DC United vs Chicago Fire Prediction: DC United are not better despite the odds

DC United’s woes have continued in their last 4 games in a row and there is every indication that Wayne Rooney’s team is in a crisis at the moment. They have lost their last 2 MLS games, losing 3-1 at home against Philadelphia Union a few days ago. A response is needed in this game against Chicago Fire and the team needs to fight for a win to save their fate. Chicago Fire come in with enough worry about their own form and a win is just as important for them as it is for the hosts. They lost by a single goal against Vancouver Whitecaps at home a few days ago and now they are on the road to face DC United.

DC United

The DC United supporters are beginning to lose faith in the team following recent results that has ended in 4 straight defeats in all competitions. Their most recent game against Philadelphia Union was no different as the team lost once again by 3-1. It was Philadelphia’s game right from the first half as they scored 3 goals in that half. Mikael Uhre scored in just 5 minutes into the game, followed by Jack McGlynn in the 13th minute and Daniel Gazdag scored from the spot in the 38th minute. DC United managed to pull one goal back in the 88th minute, with Theodore Ku-DiPietro scoring the goal.

DC United are now winless in their last 4 MLS games in a row and they won only once in their last 5. The win was against FC Dallas back in July. After that they lost 3 matches against New England Revolution, New York Red Bulls and Philadelphia Union and only managed a draw against Inter Miami CF. Their last 2 home games ended in a draw and a defeat and in their last 5 home games, they had 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats.

DC United’s position in the table is 10th in the eastern conference and 20th in the MLS, with 30 points from 26 matches.

Streaks: losses (4), first to concede (5/7), less than 4.5 cards (5/6), less than 10.5 corners (7/8).

Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire’s losing streak is now 5 in a row after their defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps at home a few days ago. They lost by a single goal that was scored by Brian White in the 19th minute of the game. They ended the game with more possession (54%), but registered only 3 shots on target and 4 corner kicks in that game.

Chicago Fire will face DC United in this match as they go in search of a win to turn their fortunes around. Chicago Fire have recorded 2 wins and 3 defeats in their last 5 MLS games. After beating CF Montreal 3-0 back in July, they went to pick up their last win against Toronto FC. And since then, they have lost 3 MLS games against Orlando City SC, LA Galaxy and Vancouver Whitecaps. And experience in away games is very similar, as they have 2 wins and 3 defeats in their last 5 away matches. Their last away game was against LA Galaxy and they lost by 3 goals to nil.

Chicago Fire are 9th in the eastern conference and 19th in the MLS, with 32 points from 26 matches and a goal ratio of 32:28.

Streaks: losses (4), without a clean sheet (5), first to concede (4/5), less than 4.5 cards (6/8), less than 10.5 corners (5/7).

Head to Head

Chicago Fire and DC United have played 20 matches against each other in the past. DC United won 8 matches, while Chicago Fire won 5 matches and 7 matches ended in a draw.

Their most recent meeting was back in April and both sides played a 0-0 draw with Chicago Fire playing at home. And their last meeting in the Audi Field ended in a 2-0 defeat for DC United back in 2022.

Streaks

• Chicago Fire have not lost in the last 3 matches against DC United
• Chicago Fire have not conceded a goal in the last 3 matches against DC United
• There were less than 4.5 cards in 8/10 matches.

Expert Betting Tips

According to Analysis, DC United have scored 33 goals and conceded 38 goals in the MLS. They average 1.3 goals per game and their conversion rate is 10%, while conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game and they have 7 clean sheets. They also average 4.1 corners per game.

While Chicago Fire have scored 32 goals and conceded 38 goals in the MLS. They average 1.2 goals per game and their conversion rate is 12%, while conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game and they have 7 clean sheets. They also average 3.7 corners per game.

• First Half 1-2 Multi goals at 1.60 Odds
• Under 9.5 Corners at 1.83 Odds
• More than 2.5 Goals at 1.70 Odds