Seeking to snap their run of three consecutive defeats, Chicago Fire journey to Audi Field to face DC United in MLS on Wednesday. Rene Weiler’s men head into the midweek tie unbeaten in five consecutive games and will be out to secure consecutive home wins for the first time since May 2025.
DC United were left red-faced last Sunday when they played out a 2-2 draw with Nashville SC after giving up a two-goal lead in the final 14 minutes at Geodis Park.
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While the result saw them drop two points from a comfortable position, Weiler will be impressed with his side’s run of form, with DC United now unbeaten in five consecutive matches (2W 3D), having lost each of the previous three games.
The Black-and-Red have picked up 16 points from their 12 MLS matches so far to sit fifth in the Eastern Conference standings, level on points with sixth-placed FC Cincinnati.
On the other hand, Chicago Fire failed to stop the rot last weekend when they suffered a 3-1 defeat against New York Red Bulls on home turf.
Gregg Berhalter’s men have lost three games on the bounce, falling 2-1 at home against St. Louis City in the US Open Cup before consecutive league defeats against Cincinnati and the Red Bulls.
Despite their recent struggles, Chicago Fire sit fourth in the Western Conference standings with 17 points from 11 games, five points behind third-placed Inter Miami, albeit with one game in hand.
DC United vs Chicago Fire Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With 26 wins from the last 75 meetings between the sides, Chicago Fire boast a slightly superior record in the history of this fixture.
- DC United have picked up one fewer win in that time, while the spoils have been shared on 24 occasions.
- Weiler’s men are unbeaten in six of their last seven matches against Chicago Fire, picking up three wins and three draws since April 2023.
- Chicago Fire have lost just one of their nine away matches in all competitions this year, while picking up five wins and three draws so far.
DC United vs Chicago Fire Prediction
DC United and Chicago Fire have enjoyed a solid start to the new campaign and will be backing themselves to get the result on Wednesday.
The bookmakers have DC United as favorites against an out-of-sorts Chicago Fire side, and we side with the bookies on this one, with the hosts claiming all three points.
Prediction: DC United 2-1 Chicago Fire
DC United vs Chicago Fire Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – DC United to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals – Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in five of the last six meetings between the two teams)
Tip 3: Both sides to score – Yes (Both sides have also scored in seven of their last five clashes)
Edited by Peter Pedroncelli
