The Wild Card round will match two divisional rivals for the third time this season, in a game that could go either way as their paths and aspirations have shifted over the course of the regular season. The Chicago Bears will face their black beast, the Green Bay Packers, this Saturday, and here at BossAction you’ll find our Bears vs. Packers prediction and everything you need to know before kickoff.
How to Watch Bears vs. Packers
- Date: Saturday, January 10
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Broadcast: Amazon Prime
- Venue: Soldier Field
Bears vs. Packers Breakdown: History, Context, and Season Series
One of the oldest rivalries in NFL history will mark its 213th encounter, spanning more than 100 years. That’s not easy to say. The Bears and Packers have faced each other every season since 1921, with only a couple of interruptions, but curiously, they have met just twice in the postseason, making this their third playoff matchup. The Packers hold a slight edge in the all-time series with 109 wins to the Bears’ 97, along with six ties.
Several moments have helped define this rivalry, including Brett Favre spoiling the debut of Soldier Field’s newly renovated stadium with three touchdown passes. On September 29, 2003, Green Bay walked away with a 38–23 victory.
This season, however, has told a different story. Chicago finished atop the NFC North with an 11–6 record, while Green Bay settled into second place at 9–7–1. Their two regular-season meetings were split, with each team claiming a win and neither establishing clear dominance.
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Bears Season Form: How Chicago Got Here
Chicago opened the season with back-to-back losses against the Lions and Vikings and closed it in a similar fashion, falling to the 49ers and the Lions once again. In between, though, the Bears put together an impressive stretch, winning 11 of 13 games, with their only losses coming against the Ravens and the Packers in the first of their two meetings. Their last win came in the first meeting with Chicago at Lambeau Field, a game that was as even as it looks on paper. Both teams converted eight third downs, each committed one turnover, and finished with nearly identical total yardage. Green Bay briefly pulled away after halftime, extending the lead to 21–11, but Chicago rallied to tie the game before the Packers closed it out with a 28–21 win.
Green Bay’s Path to the Wild Card
Packer’s season has been a very irregular one. Everything began smoothly with a couple of victories over the Lions and Commanders, then a loss against the Browns and a rare tie against the Cowboys. Then won 2, lost 2, and won another 4; however, the final chapter of the season witnessed the Packers lose four games in a row, leaving them with a record of 9-7-1.
Their last win was precisely the first meeting against Chicago at Lambeau Field, which was as even as it gets on paper. Both sides moved the chains eight times on third down, each committed a single turnover, and finished within a narrow window in total yardage. Green Bay briefly created separation after halftime, stretching the lead to 21–11, but Chicago refused to fade, clawing back to level the score before the Packers delivered the final blow in a 28–21 win.
Bears vs. Packers Prediction and Final Score Pick
Both teams will need to perform at a high level to keep their hopes of a deep postseason run alive. The Packers closed the regular season surrounded by question marks, while the Bears showed flashes of vulnerability despite their overall consistency. Home-field advantage could play a decisive role, and Chicago’s steadier season gives them the edge.
Our final score prediction at BossAction: Bears 34, Packers 27
