Minnesota United vs Chicago Fire Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Sep 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Minnesota United vs Chicago Fire

Minnesota United host Chicago Fire in this MLS meeting at Allianz Field, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 20 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

United Primed to Win This Clash

Minnesota could land the money against Chicago and we’ll take this pick on the Full-Time Result market. There are appealing odds of -105 and we can’t pass up the chance to back the favourites.

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Previous H2H Saw United Win in Extra Time

Minnesota United triumphed in their last MLS game which was away from home. San Diego FC were beaten 3-1 at Snapdragon Stadium. Eric Ramsay's team recorded just 34% possession and had five shots on target, while Anthony Markanich, Carlos Harvey and Nectarios Triantis each scored one goal.

On Wednesday night, Minnesota were beaten 2-1 in extra-time (1-1 after 90 mins) when hosting Austin FC in the U.S. Open Cup.

Chicago Fire were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to New York City FC by a 3-1 scoreline at Soldier Field. The Fire enjoyed 47% possession and three shots on goal, while Philip Zinckernagel found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Minnesota overcame Chicago at home when the teams last played. It was a 3-1 U.S. Open Cup extra-time victory (1-1 after 90 mins). In the past 5 H2H meetings, we have seen two wins for each team and one draw.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Minnesota Utd	30	15	9	6	51	33	18	51:33	54
14	Chicago Fire	29	12	6	11	54	53	1	54:53	42

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6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 8.9 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal. Minnesota have had 41.6% possession and 5.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.0 goals from 11.4 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal, while earning 6.4 corners.

Top goalscorer Anthony Markanich has found the net 4 times, Kelvin Yeboah 3, with Carlos Harvey and two other players on 2. Tani Oluwaseyi is the leading assists maker on 3.

Chicago have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 4.9 shots on goal, 9.7 attempts and 1.6 goals. Gregg Berhalter's team average 49.3% possession, 4.8 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 9.9 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.

Philip Zinckernagel and Hugo Cuypers top the team’s scoring charts on 5 goals, with Jonathan Bamba on 2. Philip Zinckernagel has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 4.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Minnesota United predicted lineup (5-4-1): Dayne St. Clair (GK), Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Jefferson Díaz, Michael Boxall, Morris Duggan, Joseph Rosales, Robin Lod, Owen Gene, Wil Trapp, Joaquín Pereyra, Kelvin Yeboah.

Chicago Fire predicted lineup (4-3-3): Chris Brady (GK), Jonathan Dean, Joel Waterman, Jack Elliott, Andrew Gutman, André Franco, Djé D'Avilla, Brian Gutierrez, Philip Zinckernagel, Hugo Cuypers, Jonathan Bamba.

Minnesota United vs Chicago Fire Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ahead of the game with our Minnesota United vs Chicago Fire betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, corners betting edge, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ve identified a value bet in the form of Minnesota who are trading at odds of -105. There’s plenty of juice in the price when it comes to this selection and they can win this MLS clash.

Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the MLS experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football betting tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.

Key Minnesota United vs Chicago Fire league stats:

• Minnesota have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Minnesota have won 3 of their last 5 games.

United to Win Probability

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 51.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

The Asian Handicap provide a range of alternatives when it comes to backing United. There’s a chance to get bigger odds if you think that a sizeable win can be achieved.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Minnesota 2 - 1 Chicago

A 2-1 win in favor of Minnesota is available at odds of +700. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Philip Zinckernagel Over 0.5 Shots On Target -133

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago) can be backed to have at least one shot on goal at -133. Those wanting to back him should certainly look at the Shots on Target betting odds available.

Latest Philip Zinckernagel Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+250

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-118

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Joaquín Pereyra to Score +450

Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota) has racked up two goals in his past five MLS matches. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +450 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Joaquín Pereyra Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+450

First

+1400

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-250

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Corners Prediction

Minnesota Under 5.5 Corners -127

Minnesota have not covered the 5.5 corners line in four straight games, while Chicago have conceded an average of 3.40 corners in the past 10 games. For Team Corners, we’re expecting Minnesota to fall short and you can land odds of -127.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Minnesota

Total

11.60 5.20 6.40

Home

10.90 5.60 5.30

Away

10.00 3.20 6.80

Chicago

Total

8.20 4.80 3.40

Home

7.60 4.80 2.80

Away

10.40 4.20 6.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-106

Under 10.5

-133

Minnesota Corners

Over 5.5

-112

Under 5.5

-127

Chicago Corners

Over 4.5

-119

Under 4.5

-119

Most Corners

1

-141

X

+600

2

+145

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Minnesota United vs Chicago Fire Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

United Match Odds Suggest Victory

With an approximate 51% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their -105 betting odds for Minnesota United triumphing in this MLS encounter. Chicago Fire are the +230 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

If you’re feeling confident of a win for Minnesota, the Asian Handicap -0.5 option is priced at -104. You might instead think that Chicago +0.5 at -119 is more appealing and the draw is included here.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -208.

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Full-Time Result

1

-105

X

+300

2

+230

Half-Time Result

1

+148

X

+148

2

+260

Double Chance

1X

-313

12

-417

X2

-125

Draw No Bet

1

-200

2

+145

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-104

2 Hcp +0.5

-119

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+150

Over 2.5

-192

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-208

No

+148

Kelvin Yeboah Favourite to Score the First Goal

There’s the chance to back Kelvin Yeboah at +390 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota)

First

+117

Anytime

+390

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago)

First

+150

Anytime

+440

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Robin Lod (Minnesota)

First

+250

Anytime

+750

Loïc Mesanvi (Minnesota)

First

+260

Anytime

+800

Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota)

First

+290

Anytime

+900

Brian Gutierrez (Chicago)

First

+320

Anytime

+950

Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago)

First

+330

Anytime

+950

Jonathan Bamba (Chicago)

First

+370

Anytime

+1100

Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota)

First

+450

Anytime

+1400

Joseph Rosales (Minnesota)

First

+480

Anytime

+1500

Anthony Markanich (Minnesota)

First

+550

Anytime

+1700

Wil Trapp (Minnesota)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

André Franco (Chicago)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Jonathan Dean (Chicago)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Andrew Gutman (Chicago)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Carlos Harvey (Minnesota)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Sergio Oregel (Chicago)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-118

Robin Lod (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-125

Loïc Mesanvi (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-133

Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-149

Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota)

Over 1.5

-104

Under 1.5

-172

Brian Gutierrez (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-152

Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-179

Jonathan Bamba (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-200

Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-250

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-263

Joseph Rosales (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Anthony Markanich (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-455

Wil Trapp (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-400

André Franco (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-400

Jonathan Dean (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-588

Andrew Gutman (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-588

Carlos Harvey (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-667

Sergio Oregel (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-667

Previous Ten Minnesota Home Games Have Led to Five Wins

Minnesota have recorded five victories, three defeats and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Chicago have managed five losses, four victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 2.30 goals per game and conceding 2.30.

When the teams previously met at Allianz Field, Minnesota defeated Chicago 3-1 in extra-time (1-1 after 90 mins).

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Minnesota United Home Stats		5-2-3	3.20	2.00	1.20	6	4	7	3
Chicago Fire Away Stats		4-1-5	4.60	2.30	2.30	9	1	8	2

• 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

Minnesota United vs Chicago Fire Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the Minnesota vs Chicago team news before betting. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the MLS along with up-to-date injury news.

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