Chicago Fire FC
Football USA - MLS Soldier Field Sat 14 Mar 20:30
D.C. United
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  6. Lineups
  7. Injuries
  8. Squads
  9. Table

MLS Betting Preview: Chicago Fire vs D.C. United

Chicago Fire host D.C. United at Soldier Field, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 14 March.

Back United to Cause Fire Problems

We’re siding with United on the Asian Handicap +1 at -130, with a confident feeling that they can win or draw when going up against Chicago. There’s the bonus of a one-goal defeat meaning our stake is refunded.

Fire Too Strong for United in Last H2H

Chicago Fire played Columbus Crew on their travels in their last game. It was a 0-0 draw at Lower.com Field. Gregg Berhalter's side recorded three shots on target and had 50% possession.

D.C. United have lost back-to-back MLS games, most recently being defeated by Inter Miami 2-1 at M&T Bank Stadium. The Black-and-Red were restricted to just 36% possession and managed three shots on goal, with Tai Baribo on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last clash between Chicago and United saw the former triumph on the road. It was a 7-1 scoreline at Audi Field. In the previous 10 H2H games, there have been four draws and three wins apiece.

MLS G W D L GF GA GD GD P
12 Chicago Fire logo Chicago Fire 3 1 1 1 4 2 2 4:2 4
19 D.C. United logo D.C. United 3 1 0 2 2 3 -1 2:3 3
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Chicago Fire – Last 10 League Games

Chicago have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.2 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts. The Fire have averaged 51.8% possession and 5.5 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.9 goals from 3.9 shots on goal, 7.8 attempts and 4.4 corners.

Hugo Cuypers is the top scorer with 5 goals, Jack Elliott has 3, with Jonathan Bamba and Brian Gutierrez on 2. The leading assistors have been Philip Zinckernagel and Maren Haile-Selassie with 3.

D.C. United – Last 10 League Games

United have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 7.1 attempts, 3.1 shots on goal and 0.9 goals. Rene Weiler's team average 40.9% possession, 3.7 corners awarded and 7.0 corners against them, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 5.7 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts.

Gabriel Pirani is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Tai Baribo and Jackson Hopkins both have 2. Christian Benteke has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Chicago Fire predicted lineup (3-4-3): Chris Brady (GK), Jack Elliott, Joel Waterman, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Leonardo Barroso, Anton Saletros, Mauricio Pineda, Maren Haile-Selassie, Philip Zinckernagel, Chris Mueller, Jonathan Bamba.

D.C. United predicted lineup (4-4-2): Sean Johnson (GK), Silvan Hefti, Lucas Bartlett, Kye Rowles, Keisuke Kurokawa, Gabriel Pirani, Brandon Servania, Matti Peltola, Peglow, Jackson Hopkins, Tai Baribo.

Chicago Fire vs D.C. United Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the key Chicago Fire vs D.C. United betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best corners pick, correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

United should be able to be competitive as the underdogs and you can get odds of -130 that they win with a +1 goal start. We expect them to play their part in this MLS match.

Our MLS experts like to go through the form guide, with injuries and suspensions also having a bearing on the match. Before making our football predictions, we combine this information with the latest numbers.

Key Chicago Fire vs D.C. United league stats:

  • The +1 line has been covered by United in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in 17 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in 8 of their last 10 games against United.
United +1 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 56.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Chicago Chicago logo 1 - 1 United logo United

The game ending in a 1-1 draw is available at odds of +575. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Gabriel Pirani to Score +330 BetMGM logo

Gabriel Pirani (United) has netted three goals in his past five MLS away games. It’s worth a play on the +330 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -114 BetMGM logo

The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in four consecutive United away matches, while there has been an average of 11.40 corners in the previous five home games involving Chicago. The Total Corners line is on the low side and we’re looking to go over this number at odds of -114.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Chicago Logo Chicago
Total
9.90 5.50 4.40
Home
9.60 5.50 4.10
Away
8.90 4.60 4.30
United Logo United
Total
10.70 3.70 7.00
Home
9.30 4.00 5.30
Away
10.50 3.40 7.10
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap United +1 -130
Both Team To Score Yes -159
Anytime Goalscorer Gabriel Pirani +330

Our bet builder selections include United with the +1 Asian Handicap, Yes on the BTTS market along with Gabriel Pirani (United) to score.

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Chicago Fire vs D.C. United Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Fire Made Favourites by the Bookies

Favourites Chicago Fire are regarded as the likeliest winners for this MLS clash. The -167 about them triumphing means a 63% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, D.C. United are trading at +410.

As the name suggests, the Half-Time Result market is settled at the break. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Chicago at +106, United at +390 or the draw at +145.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -159 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

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Hugo Cuypers is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Hugo Cuypers is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +320. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +110.

Player Goals
Hugo Cuypers (Chicago)
First
+110
Anytime
+320
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Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago)
First
+170
Anytime
+480
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Tai Baribo (United)
First
+240
Anytime
+700
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Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago)
First
+250
Anytime
+650
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Can Chicago Continue Unbeaten Home Streak?

Chicago haven’t tasted defeat in four consecutive matches at Soldier Field. Gregg Berhalter's side have clocked up six wins, three defeats and one draw in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

United have failed to win in their last three matches on their travels. The Black-and-Red have clocked up seven losses, two draws and one win in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Chicago drew 2-2 with United when they last met at Soldier Field. In the 6 previous H2H meetings at Soldier Field, there have been three draws, two Chicago wins and a victory for United.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Chicago Fire logo Chicago Fire Home Stats 6-1-3 3.20 1.90 1.30 7 3 6 4
D.C. United logo D.C. United Away Stats 1-2-7 2.60 0.90 1.70 5 5 7 3
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Chicago Fire logo Chicago Fire League Stats
D.C. United logo D.C. United League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Chicago Fire vs D.C. United Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the Chicago vs United team news beforehand. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS along with the latest injury news.

Chicago Fire Predicted Lineup 3-4-3

D.C. United Predicted Lineup 4-4-2

Chicago Fire Predicted Lineup 3-4-3

1 Chris Brady
3 Jack Elliott 16 Joel Waterman 4 Mbekezeli Mbokazi
2 Leonardo Barroso 6 Anton Saletros 22 Mauricio Pineda 7 Maren Haile-Selassie
11 Philip Zinckernagel 8 Chris Mueller 19 Jonathan Bamba
1 Sean Johnson
5 Silvan Hefti 3 Lucas Bartlett 15 Kye Rowles 6 Keisuke Kurokawa
10 Gabriel Pirani 23 Brandon Servania 4 Matti Peltola 7 Peglow
25 Jackson Hopkins 9 Tai Baribo

D.C. United Predicted Lineup 4-4-2

Previous Chicago Fire Lineups

07 Mar MLS
Columbus Crew 0-0 Chicago Fire
28 Feb MLS
Chicago Fire 3-0 CF Montréal
21 Feb MLS
Houston Dynamo 2-1 Chicago Fire
01 Nov MLS
Chicago Fire 0-3 Philadelphia
26 Oct MLS
Philadelphia 6-4 Chicago Fire
22 Oct MLS
Chicago Fire 3-1 Orlando City

Previous D.C. United Lineups

07 Mar MLS
D.C. United 1-2 Inter Miami
01 Mar MLS
Austin FC 1-0 D.C. United
21 Feb MLS
D.C. United 1-0 Philadelphia
18 Oct MLS
Atlanta United 1-1 D.C. United
04 Oct MLS
D.C. United 0-1 Charlotte FC
27 Sep MLS
D.C. United 0-6 Philadelphia

Injuries & Suspensions

Chicago Fire Injury Table
Type Name Info
Jonathan Dean Red card (direc
Sam Rogers Thigh
Andrew Gutman Thigh
Claudio Cassano Cruciate ligame
Andre Franco Lower leg
D.C. United Injury Table
Type Name Info
Aaron Herrera Lower leg
Gabriel Segal Ankle
Team Squads

Chicago Fire Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Gregg Berhalter

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Anton Saletros 6 M 3 270 3 0 0 0 1 0
Chris Brady 1 G 3 270 3 0 0 0 0 0
Maren Haile-Selassie 7 M 3 270 3 0 0 0 0 0
Philip Zinckernagel 11 F 3 268 3 0 0 0 2 0
Mbekezeli Mbokazi 4 D 3 267 3 0 0 0 0 0

D.C. United Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Rene Weiler

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Lucas Bartlett 3 D 3 270 3 0 0 0 0 0
Sean Johnson 1 G 3 270 3 0 0 0 0 0
Silvan Hefti 5 D 3 270 3 0 0 0 0 0
Kye Rowles 15 D 3 270 3 0 0 0 0 0
Keisuke Kurokawa 6 D 3 270 3 0 0 0 1 0
USA FlagMLS Table
2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 San Diego 3 3 0 0 8:0 9
2 Vancouver 3 3 0 0 8:1 9
3 Los Angeles FC 3 3 0 0 6:0 9
4 SJ Earthquakes 3 3 0 0 6:0 9
5 NYCFC 3 2 1 0 8:2 7
6 Nashville SC 3 2 1 0 7:2 7
7 Colorado Rapids 3 2 0 1 6:3 6
8 Seattle Sounders 3 2 0 1 4:2 6
9 Real Salt Lake 3 2 0 1 5:4 6
10 Inter Miami 3 2 0 1 6:6 6
11 NY Red Bulls 3 2 0 1 3:4 6
12 Chicago Fire 3 1 1 1 4:2 4
13 LA Galaxy 3 1 1 1 5:5 4
14 FC Dallas 3 1 1 1 3:3 4
15 Austin FC 3 1 1 1 4:5 4
16 Charlotte FC 3 1 1 1 4:5 4
17 Minnesota Utd 3 1 1 1 4:5 4
18 FC Cincinnati 3 1 0 2 2:2 3
19 D.C. United 3 1 0 2 2:3 3
20 Houston Dynamo 2 1 0 1 2:3 3
21 Toronto FC 3 1 0 2 3:6 3
22 Portland Timbers 3 1 0 2 4:8 3
23 CF Montréal 3 1 0 2 3:8 3
24 Columbus Crew 3 0 2 1 4:5 2
25 St. Louis 3 0 1 2 1:4 1
26 Sporting KC 3 0 1 2 2:6 1
27 Philadelphia 3 0 0 3 1:4 0
28 NE Revolution 2 0 0 2 1:5 0
29 Atlanta United 3 0 0 3 2:7 0
30 Orlando City 3 0 0 3 3:11 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 San Diego 2 2 0 0 7:0 6
2 Nashville SC 2 2 0 0 7:2 6
3 Colorado Rapids 2 2 0 0 6:1 6
4 SJ Earthquakes 2 2 0 0 5:0 6
5 Vancouver 2 2 0 0 4:0 6
6 Los Angeles FC 2 2 0 0 4:0 6
7 LA Galaxy 2 1 1 0 4:1 4
8 FC Dallas 2 1 1 0 3:2 4
9 Austin FC 2 1 1 0 3:2 4
10 NYCFC 1 1 0 0 5:0 3
11 Chicago Fire 1 1 0 0 3:0 3
12 Charlotte FC 1 1 0 0 3:1 3
13 Seattle Sounders 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
14 Real Salt Lake 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
15 FC Cincinnati 2 1 0 1 2:1 3
16 Minnesota Utd 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
17 D.C. United 2 1 0 1 2:2 3
18 Houston Dynamo 2 1 0 1 2:3 3
19 Portland Timbers 2 1 0 1 4:6 3
20 NY Red Bulls 2 1 0 1 1:3 3
21 Columbus Crew 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
22 Sporting KC 2 0 1 1 2:3 1
23 St. Louis 2 0 1 1 1:2 1
24 Inter Miami 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
25 Toronto FC 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
26 CF Montréal 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
27 NE Revolution 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
28 Atlanta United 1 0 0 1 2:3 0
29 Philadelphia 2 0 0 2 1:3 0
30 Orlando City 2 0 0 2 3:6 0