Bears vs Vikings Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 2, 2026

The Chicago Bears will take on the Minnesota Vikings in NFL Week 2 action at Soldier Field on Monday, starting at 3:00am AEST.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Bears vs Vikings game, plus the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.

Who Will Win?

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Chicago vs Minnesota NFL match-up 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Bears a 67% chance of defeating the Vikings in Week 2 of the NFL season.

Bears vs Vikings: Odds

The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Soldier Field are listed here:

• Head to Head: Bears $1.45, Vikings $2.80
• Line: Bears -4.5 ($1.91), Vikings +4.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 46.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Bears at $1.45 and the Vikings at $2.80.

The Bears are listed as 4.5-point favourites against the Vikings, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Vikings (+4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 46.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Bears (-4.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 46.5-point over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.

Bears vs Vikings: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Chicago at $1.45 with Bet365
• Line: Bears -4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Over 46.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

Our Bears vs Vikings predictions are based on detailed modelling and wagering intelligence to give you the best possible advice around the clock.

Bears vs Vikings: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bears vs Vikings at Soldier Field in Week 2 is the Bears winning 25-21.

This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Chicago vs Minnesota game in Week 2, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.

18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Bears vs Vikings: TD Scorer Tips

Who will score the first touchdown in Bears vs Vikings? The latest data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Chicago's D'Andre Swift is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Bears vs Vikings.

Swift has a 12.1% chance of scoring the first TD at Soldier Field, while the Bears RB has a 48.5% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.

Scroll down for the full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.

First Touchdown Scorer Tips

Bears First TD Tips

• D'Andre Swift: 12.1% probability
• Colston Loveland: 7.0% probability
• Rome Odunze: 6.2% probability
• Luther Burden: 6.0% probability
• Kyle Monangai: 5.9% probability

Vikings First TD Tips

• Aaron Jones: 11.3% probability
• Justin Jefferson: 8.1% probability
• Jordan Addison: 5.9% probability
• T.J. Hockenson: 4.3% probability
• DeeJay Dallas: 3.6% probability

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips

Bears Anytime TD Tips

• D'Andre Swift: 48.5% probability
• Colston Loveland: 31.8% probability
• Rome Odunze: 28.7% probability
• Luther Burden: 27.8% probability
• Kyle Monangai: 27.7% probability

Vikings Anytime TD Tips

• Aaron Jones: 48.1% probability
• Justin Jefferson: 37.6% probability
• Jordan Addison: 28.8% probability
• T.J. Hockenson: 22.1% probability
• DeeJay Dallas: 18.7% probability

Bears-Vikings Projected Player Stats

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Bears' Caleb Williams is projected for 230 passing yards. The Vikings' Carson Wentz is expected to throw for 218 yards.

Bears Starting QB

• Caleb Williams: 230 projected passing yards

Vikings Starting QB

• Carson Wentz: 218 projected passing yards

Bears Rushing Yards

• D'Andre Swift: 69 projected yards
• Kyle Monangai: 40 projected yards
• Caleb Williams: 27 projected yards

Vikings Rushing Yards

• Aaron Jones: 58 projected yards
• DeeJay Dallas: 24 projected yards
• Demond Claiborne: 15 projected yards

Bears Receiving Yards

• Luther Burden: 54 projected yards
• Colston Loveland: 53 projected yards
• Rome Odunze: 44 projected yards
• Kalif Raymond: 29 projected yards
• Cole Kmet: 18 projected yards

Vikings Receiving Yards

• Justin Jefferson: 82 projected yards
• Jordan Addison: 45 projected yards
• T.J. Hockenson: 35 projected yards
• Aaron Jones: 19 projected yards
• Tai Felton: 19 projected yards

Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Chicago vs Minnesota game.

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Bears vs Vikings: Week 2 Essential Details

The NFL Week 2 game between the Bears and Vikings at Soldier Field is scheduled to start at 3:00am AEST on Monday.

• Teams: Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings
• Date: Monday 21 September 2026
• Time: 3:00am AEST
• Venue: Soldier Field

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

Our Chicago vs Minnesota predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.

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