Minnesota United FC vs Chicago Fire FC, MLS 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Minnesota United FC vs Chicago Fire FC — MLS at Allianz Field.
- Minnesota United FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
- Chicago Fire FC 34 games · 55 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | Chicago Fire FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 14 Sep | San Diego FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 31 Aug | Portland Timbers | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Aug | Real Salt Lake | A | 3–1 | W |
| 17 Aug | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Aug | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | Minnesota United FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 14 Sep | New York City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 07 Sep | New England Revolution | H | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Aug | Philadelphia Union | A | 0–4 | L |
| 17 Aug | St. Louis City | H | 3–2 | W |
| 10 Aug | Los Angeles FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Minnesota United FC | Chicago Fire FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #25 | Position | #4 |
| 44 | Points | 55 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 11 / 11 / 12 | W / D / L | 16 / 7 / 11 |
| 56 | Scored | 64 |
| 58 | Conceded | 54 |
| -2 | GD | +10 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.62 |
| 32% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
24%
Clean Sheets
Chicago Fire FC this season
Chicago Fire FC this season
Minnesota United FC are 25th (44 pts). Chicago Fire FC are 4th (55 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
0-15
4/9
16-30
5/10
31-45
7/5
46-60
8/5
61-75
9/5
76+
11/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Chicago Fire FC
0-15
9/4
16-30
9/10
31-45
6/9
46-60
10/9
61-75
10/4
76+
6/10
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 18 G | 4 A |
| Anthony Markanich | 9 G | 2 A |
Chicago Fire FC
| Maren Haile-Selassie | 13 G | 5 A |
| Hugo Cuypers | 12 G | |
| Hugo Cuypers | 11 G | |
| Robert Lewandowski | 9 G | 3 A |
| Philip Zinckernagel | 5 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Minnesota United FC is hosting Chicago Fire FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Minnesota United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 10' It’s high time Eric Ramsay made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' Minnesota United FC is showing some good football. However, Minnesota United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' Minnesota United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Chicago Fire FC's shape.
- 26' Joel Waterman makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Chicago Fire FC are in front.
- 31' Minnesota United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 36' Greece international Nectarios Triantis has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 40' That is a card for Minnesota United FC. Wil Trapp will be fuming at that decision.
- 41' Magnificent from Dje Davilla! That is 4 goals in 292 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 46' Supporters expect more eagerness from Wil Trapp, as he is very good at scoring at Allianz Field with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 51' Chris Brady has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 55' Joaquin Pereyra gets the nod from Minnesota United FC. He replaces Darius Randell and will look to change the dynamic.
- 56' Minnesota United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bongokuhle Hlongwane is hanging Dominik Fitz on the field on 56 minute.
- 59' That is a card for Minnesota United FC. Morris Duggan will be fuming at that decision.
- 64' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 69' Minnesota United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Chicago Fire FC backline.
- 70' The deadlock is broken! Philip Zinckernagel gets on the scoresheet on 70 minutes.
- 72' Another change for Minnesota United FC made on 72 minute. Anthony Markanich leaves to be changed by Joseph Rosales.
- 77' Nicolas Romero has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 190 appearances.
- 79' The crowd applauds Jonathan Bamba as he leaves the pitch. Maren Haile-Selassie steps in for Chicago Fire FC.
- 84' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 88' The referee calls foul for Nicolas Romero. He receives a card.
- 90' Leonardo Barroso has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jonathan Dean on 90 minute.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-3 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 24
- 97
- 7
- 5
-
30
Owen Gene ↓ Michael Boxall 55'
- 25
- 13
- 23
- 98
- 29
Bench
-
17
Robin Lod ↑ 55'
-
26
Joaquin Pereyra ↑ 55'
-
15
Michael Boxall ↑ 55'
- 27
-
8
Joseph Rosales ↑ 72'
- 1
-
21
Bongokuhle Hlongwane ↑ 56'
- 90
- 28
Coach
Eric Ramsay
Chicago Fire FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 3
- 15
- 16
- 11
- 1
- 9
-
10
Andre Franco ↓ Rominigue Kouame 90'
- 24
- 5
- 42
Bench
-
6
Rominigue Kouame ↑ 90'
- 23
-
7
Maren Haile-Selassie ↑ 79'
- 12
- 34
-
17
Brian Gutierrez ↑ 79'
- 35
- 25
-
2
Leonardo Barroso ↑ 90'
Coach
Gregg Berhalter
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kervin Arriaga | 2 |
| Kei Ansu Kamara | 2 |
| Robin Lod | 2 |
| Ibson | 1 |
| Emanuel Reynoso | 1 |
| Elliot Collier | 1 |
| Elliot Collier | 1 |
| Sam Nicholson | 1 |
Head to Head
Minnesota United FC Form
2025-09-21
Minnesota United FC
0–3
Chicago Fire FC
L
2025-09-14
San Diego FC
1–3
Minnesota United FC
W
2025-08-31
Minnesota United FC
1–1
Portland Timbers
D
2025-08-24
Real Salt Lake
1–3
Minnesota United FC
W
2025-08-17
Minnesota United FC
1–0
Seattle Sounders FC
W
2025-08-10
Minnesota United FC
1–2
Colorado Rapids SC
L
Chicago Fire FC Form
2025-09-21
Minnesota United FC
0–3
Chicago Fire FC
W
2025-09-14
Chicago Fire FC
1–3
New York City FC
L
2025-09-07
Chicago Fire FC
3–2
New England Revolution
W
2025-08-23
Philadelphia Union
4–0
Chicago Fire FC
L
2025-08-17
Chicago Fire FC
3–2
St. Louis City
W
2025-08-10
Chicago Fire FC
2–2
Los Angeles FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.52
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.87
Chicago Fire FC xG
I would bet for:
Minnesota United FC or Chicago Fire FC 74% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Chicago Fire FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.39
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Chicago Fire FC
68%
Minnesota United FC or Chicago Fire FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Chicago Fire FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.4%
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
5.9%
0 – 1
5.7%
1 – 3
5.4%
0 – 0
4.8%
1 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
4.1%
2 – 0
3.9%
0 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | Chicago Fire FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 16% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 20% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Chicago Fire FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.