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by Erik Gibbs in Major League Soccer Picks
Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference showdown between DC United and Chicago Fire on Saturday at Audi Field is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for both clubs as they aim to solidify their positions in the playoff race. While both sides have shown flashes of potential, inconsistency has plagued their campaigns, making this encounter all the more critical.
Chicago Fire come into the match in a relatively stronger position. With 22 points from 15 games, they are currently better placed than DC United in the standings. However, what truly works in their favor is the fact that they’ve played fewer matches than most other teams in the conference.
With two games in hand, Chicago has an opportunity to climb even higher if they can capitalize on their upcoming fixtures, starting with this weekend’s clash. Their form on the road has been particularly impressive — they’ve secured five wins from nine away games, making them one of the best-performing traveling sides in the Eastern Conference this season.
Matches involving Chicago away from home have also been action-packed, with 42 goals scored in those nine games alone, highlighting both their attacking threat and occasional defensive frailties.
On the other side, DC United have struggled to maintain consistency. They’ve managed just one win in their last five matches, but that solitary victory was significant — a 2-1 triumph over a strong FC Cincinnati team currently sitting near the top of the Eastern Conference.
That result could provide a much-needed morale boost for head coach Troy Lesesne’s side as they prepare for this important fixture.
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DC United vs Chicago Fire Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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11
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22 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
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12
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18 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | -13 |
DC United and Chicago Fire Latest Matches
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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May 21, 2025 - US Open Cup
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2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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May 7, 2025 - US Open Cup
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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May 7, 2025 - US Open Cup
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3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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May 20, 2025 - US Open Cup
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DC United against Chicago Fire : Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
50 %
17 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
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Chicago Fire v DC United last Lineups
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Missing players
K. Joon-hong
DefenderL. MacNaughton
G. Tubbs
MidfielderJ. Hopkins
ForwardC. Benteke
C. Gasper
C. Teran
Samuel Rogers
M. Pineda
MidfielderD. Poreba
B. Gutierrez
ForwardC. Mueller
Most goals and assists
DC United
Chicago Fire
C. Benteke
(6 Goals)
H. Cuypers
(10 Goals)
A. Herrera
(3 Assists)
P. Zinckernagel
(5 Assists)
DC United - Chicago Fire Key Points
- DC United is 6-11 ATS
- Chicago Fire is 8-7 ATS
- The Over/Under for Chicago Fire is 12-2 in their last 14 games
- 2 of the last 4 H2H games between these teams resulted in 3.5+ goals
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Our DC United vs Chicago Fire Prediction
Historically, encounters between DC United and Chicago Fire have been closely contested. Out of 35 past meetings, DC United have won 11, Chicago Fire have claimed 10 victories, and 14 matches have ended in a draw, suggesting that this is a matchup that’s often too close to call.
Unfortunately for D.C., they will be without their talismanic captain and top scorer, Christian Benteke, who is sidelined due to an ankle injury. His absence is a significant blow, but the team showed resilience and attacking prowess in their recent win over Cincinnati, which proves they can still be dangerous in front of goal. Players like Mateusz Klich and Gabriel Pirani may be looked upon to step up in Benteke’s absence.
Considering recent form and Chicago’s impressive record on the road, the Fire appear to be the more likely side to walk away with all three points. However, if DC United can build on their recent victory and make home advantage count, they may still pose a serious threat in what promises to be a tightly contested Eastern Conference clash. Our prediction for DC United vs. Chicago Fire: Chicago to win.
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