The match between DC United and Chicago Fire is set to take place in the MLS. The game will be held at Audi Field in Washington, DC. Both teams are participating in the current MLS season.

DC United is currently placed 12th in the standings after playing 17 matches. They have recorded four wins, six draws, and seven losses. Their total goal tally stands at 16 scored and 29 conceded, giving them a goal difference of -13. At home, DC United has played nine matches, securing two wins, four draws, and three losses.

Their total score in home matches stands at 8:10, resulting in a goal difference of -2. In their most recent competitive game, DC United secured a 2-1 win against FC Cincinnati. Notable players for DC United include Lucas Bartlett, who has played every minute of the last five matches, as well as Peglow and Conner Antley, both chosen based on their average ratings over the past five games in the tournament.

Chicago Fire is currently ranked 11th in the standings, having played 15 matches. They have achieved six wins, four draws, and five losses. Their total score across these matches is 28:28, resulting in a score difference of zero. In away matches, Chicago Fire has played nine games, with five wins and four losses.

Their total score in away matches is 21:21, with a score difference of zero. In their last competitive match, Chicago Fire faced Orlando City and secured a 3:1 victory. Key players for Chicago Fire include Philip Zinckernagel, selected based on average rating of the last five matches in the tournament, Hugo Cuypers, who ranks 4th in the top scorers table with ten goals, and Jonathan Bamba, also selected based on average rating of the last five matches in the tournament.

In the last five MLS matches between DC United and Chicago Fire, DC United has secured two victories, while the remaining three ended in draws. Their most recent meeting occurred in March 2025 and concluded with a 2-2 draw.

The Chicago Fire’s offense has been more effective than that of D.C. United. Chicago Fire has scored 28 goals so far, placing them between 7th and 9th in the competition. In contrast, D.C. United has managed 16 goals, which ranks them between 25th and 26th.

The defenses of both teams have struggled this season. D.C. United has allowed 29 goals, ranking 29th in the competition, while Chicago Fire has conceded 28 goals, placing them in a tie for 26th to 28th.

Hot Stats
DC United have accumulated the most yellow cards in the league this season. Over the course of 34 matches, they have received 48 yellow cards—well above the league average of 32.1—averaging 1.4 yellow cards per game.

DC United have committed the most fouls in the league this season. Over the course of 34 matches, they have accumulated 265 fouls—well above the league average of 188.8—at an average of 7.8 fouls per game.

Chicago Fire rank among the bottom three teams in terms of fouls suffered in the league this season. Over the course of 34 matches, they have been fouled 158 times—well below the league average of 188.8—averaging just 4.6 fouls per match.

Current Records:
DC United are unbeaten in their last five league matches against Chicago Fire.

Chicago Fire have found the net in each of their last nine away league games this season.

DC United have failed to win six of their last seven home league matches this season.

Betting Tips & Prediction

Chicago Fire have not scored three or more goals in any of their last nine head-to-head league meetings with DC United.

Only 1 of the last 9 H2H league matches saw both teams score at least one goal in both halves.

In 6 of the last 9 H2H league matches DC United did not lose against Chicago Fire when they have scored at least one goal.

Score prediction: At most 3 goals in total (under 3.5).

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