The oldest rivalry in pro football is between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers. Dating back to 1921, the Packers lead the all-time series 109-97-6.
Despite sharing the same division and a long history, the Packers and Bears will clash in the playoffs for just the third time on Saturday. The best-known playoff clash was the 2010 NFC Championship Game, which the Packers won 21-14 on the way to their last Super Bowl championship.
The Bears are the surprise story of the NFL, going from 5-12 last year to 11-6 this season and taking the NFC North championship.
Ben Johnson is the difference maker for the Bears. Johnson is the Chicago rookie head coach who arrived after earning acclaim as the Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator.
The Packers are one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL. Green Bay was tabbed to make the Super Bowl after sending the Dallas Cowboys a battleship of treasure for edge rusher Micah Parsons, who is sidelined with an ACL injury after compiling 12.5 sacks and two forced fumbles.
Packers at Bears Preview
On Saturday, January 10, 2026, the Chicago Bears will host the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. Kickoff is at 8 p.m. ET, with television coverage on Amazon.
Public Betting Odds Factors
- The Packers are like a Dogs of the Dow stock that may be down but could be better than expected.
- Sharps will look hard at Green Bay as the Packers are the more balanced team.
- Squares will flock to the Bears as a surprising home NFL betting dog despite the better record and NFC North title.
Packers at Bears Predictions
Handicapping Factors to Consider
- Green Bay has a vastly superior defense, and most observers believe that Jordan Love is a better quarterback than Chicago’s Caleb Williams.
- Green Bay has much more playoff experience than the Bears, who were not expected to make the postseason.
- Gamblers are concerned about the weak finish to the regular season by Chicago.
- The Packers own their series against the Bears.
Packers at Bears Prime Best Bet: Green Bay Packers
Packers at Bears Betting Tips
- Green Bay opened as a 1.5-point favorite on the NFL Playoff spread, and Chicago is a 1.5-point dog.
- Green Bay opened as a -108 moneyline play with Chicago at -108 as well.
- The Packers and Bears opened with an over/under total of 45.5.
Green Bay Packers
- Green Bay ranks 15th for total offense, 17th for passing, 16th for rushing, 16th for scoring, and 3rd for fewest turnovers committed.
- Green Bay ranks 12th for total defense, 11th vs. the pass, 18th vs. the rush, 11th for fewest points allowed, and 28th for takeaways.
- Last game, Green Bay lost 13-6 against the Minnesota Vikings as 13-point road dogs.
- The game went under the total of 37.
- Green Bay is 9-7-1 straight up, 6-10-1 against the spread, and 8-8 over/under the total.
- Green Bay has covered one out of its most recent five games.
- Green Bay went under the total in two of its last three matchups.
Chicago Bears
- Chicago ranks 6th for total offense, 10th for passing, 3rd for rushing, 9th for scoring, and 1st for fewest turnovers committed.
- Chicago ranks 29th for total defense, 22nd vs. the pass, 27th vs. the rush, 23rd for fewest points allowed, and 1st for takeaways.
- Last game, Chicago lost 19-16 against the Detroit Lions as 3-point home favorites.
- The game went under the total of 51.
- Chicago is 11-6 straight up, 10-7 against the spread, and 8-8 over/under the total.
- Chicago has failed to cover their most recent two games.
- Chicago went under the total in three of its last four matchups.
Packers at Bears Head-to-Head and Key Stats
- Green Bay is 12-2 straight up against Chicago.
- The Packers won 14 of their last 16 games at Chicago.
- The Packers covered 11 of their last 14 games against the Bears.
