Chicago Fire FC vs D.C. United SC, MLS 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Chicago Fire FC vs D.C. United SC — MLS at Soldier Field.
- Chicago Fire FC 14 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
- D.C. United SC 15 games · 18 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 25 |
| 5 | New York Red Bulls | 15 | 22 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 21 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 20 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 15 | 19 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 15 | 18 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 15 | 16 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 14 | 14 |
| 12 | Montreal Impact FC | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | Orlando City SC | 15 | 14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 14 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 7 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 14 | 32 |
| 17 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 32 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 26 |
| 19 | FC Dallas | 15 | 25 |
| 20 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 24 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders FC | 13 | 24 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 22 |
| 23 | Minnesota United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 15 | 20 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 15 | 17 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 15 | 16 |
| 27 | St. Louis City | 14 | 16 |
| 28 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 14 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 15 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 14 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | D.C. United SC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Feb | Columbus Crew SC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 19 Oct | Nashville SC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 02 Oct | Charlotte FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 29 Sep | Toronto FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Sep | Montreal Impact FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Chicago Fire FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Feb | Toronto FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Oct | Charlotte FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Oct | New England Revolution | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Oct | Nashville SC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 28 Sep | Columbus Crew SC | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Chicago Fire FC | D.C. United SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #9 |
| 26 | Points | 18 |
| 14 | Played | 15 |
| 8 / 2 / 4 | W / D / L | 4 / 6 / 5 |
| 27 | Scored | 21 |
| 16 | Conceded | 25 |
| +11 | GD | -4 |
| 1.86 | PPG | 1.20 |
| 57% | Win % | 27% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Chicago Fire FC this season
Chicago Fire FC this season
40%
Clean Sheets
D.C. United SC this season
D.C. United SC this season
Chicago Fire FC are 3rd (26 pts). D.C. United SC are 9th (18 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Chicago Fire FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
4/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/–
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
D.C. United SC
0-15
2/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
1/2
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Chicago Fire FC to score. At the same time, D.C. United SC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 4' Assisted by Gabriel Pirani with the perfectly-timed delivery and Christian Benteke makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 9' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 14' With 0 assists to his name this season, Gabriel Pirani is clearly more than just a goal scorer for D.C. United SC.
- 19' Chicago Fire FC is showing some good football. However, Chicago Fire FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 24' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 29' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Chicago Fire FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 30' Hugo Cuypers is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 7 goals this season for the .
- 35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 40' Andrew Gutman has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 42' Poor challenge from Kye Rowles. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 47' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 50' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Aaron Herrera on 50 minutes.
- 55' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 60' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Chicago Fire FC and D.C. United SC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 61' The D.C. United SC manager makes a substitution. Brandon Servania departs to be replaced by Matti Peltola.
- 66' It is a cagey affair so far. Chicago Fire FC in their trying to find a way past D.C. United SC's compact .
- 70' Hugo Cuypers makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Chicago Fire FC are in front.
- 72' A tactical swap from Chicago Fire FC — Tom Barlow on, Hugo Cuypers off on 72 minutes.
- 75' Another change for D.C. United SC made on 75 minute. Boris Enow Takang leaves to be changed by Dom Badji.
- 80' Chicago Fire FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 84' The Chicago Fire FC manager makes a substitution. Samuel Williams departs to be replaced by Mauricio Pineda.
- 85' Fresh legs for D.C. United SC! Rida Zouhir comes on to replace Hosei Kijima.
- 89' The referee calls foul for Sam Rogers. He receives a card.
- 90' David Schnegg was booked on 90.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Harold Osorio. He replaces Kellyn Acosta on 90 minute.
- The points are shared — Chicago Fire FC 2-2 D.C. United SC. Honours even.
Lineups
Chicago Fire FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 3
-
23
Kellyn Acosta ↓ Harold Osorio 90'
- 15
- 11
- 4
- 1
-
9
Hugo Cuypers ↓ Tom Barlow 72'
-
35
Sergio Oregel ↓ Omar Gonzalez 84'
- 24
- 47
Bench
-
12
Tom Barlow ↑ 72'
-
34
Omar Gonzalez ↑ 84'
-
22
Mauricio Pineda ↑ 84'
- 25
- 5
- 36
-
26
Omari Glasgow ↑ 72'
-
45
Harold Osorio ↑ 90'
D.C. United SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 15
- 22
- 23
- 28
-
8
Jared Stroud ↓ Jacob Murrell 61'
- 10
- 3
-
77
Hosei Kijima ↓ Rida Zouhir 85'
-
6
Boris Enow Takang ↓ Dom Badji 75'
- 1
Bench
- 13
-
4
Matti Peltola ↑ 61'
-
44
Rida Zouhir ↑ 85'
- 5
-
14
Dom Badji ↑ 75'
- 16
- 18
-
17
Jacob Murrell ↑ 61'
- 99
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ola Kamara | 6 |
| Christian Benteke | 4 |
| Tom Barlow | 3 |
| Wayne Rooney | 2 |
| Hugo Cuypers | 2 |
| Ulises Segura | 2 |
| C.J. Sapong | 2 |
| Jonathan Bornstein | 2 |
Head to Head
Chicago Fire FC Form
D.C. United SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.77
Chicago Fire FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56
D.C. United SC xG
I would bet for:
Chicago Fire FC or D.C. United SC 74% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.33
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Chicago Fire FC or Draw
66%
Draw or D.C. United SC
60%
Chicago Fire FC or D.C. United SC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
5.7%
2 – 0
5.6%
0 – 0
5.1%
3 – 1
5%
0 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 2
3.9%
1 – 3
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Chicago Fire FC
| Handicap | Chicago Fire FC covers | Push | D.C. United SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 19% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 17% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Chicago Fire FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
D.C. United SC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

