Minnesota United FC vs Chicago Fire FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Minnesota United FC vs Chicago Fire FC — MLS at Allianz Field.
- Minnesota United FC 15 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- Chicago Fire FC 14 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Fotis Bazakos
- Referee Jason White
- Referee Matthew Nelson
- Referee Logan Brown
- Referee Victor Rivas
- Referee Thomas Zablocki
- Referee Jorge Gonzalez
- Referee Ismir Pekmic
7 games this season
🟨 2.4/game
⚽ 11.6 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov | Chicago Fire FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Oct | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | FC Cincinnati | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Houston Dynamo | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Oct | Nashville SC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Oct | FC Cincinnati | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov | Minnesota United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Nov | Nashville SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Oct | Philadelphia Union | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Oct | New York Red Bulls | H | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Oct | Sporting Kansas City | H | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Oct | D.C. United SC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Minnesota United FC | Chicago Fire FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #23 | Position | #3 |
| 22 | Points | 26 |
| 15 | Played | 14 |
| 6 / 4 / 5 | W / D / L | 8 / 2 / 4 |
| 18 | Scored | 27 |
| 22 | Conceded | 16 |
| -4 | GD | +11 |
| 1.47 | PPG | 1.86 |
| 40% | Win % | 57% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Chicago Fire FC this season
Chicago Fire FC this season
Minnesota United FC are 23rd (22 pts). Chicago Fire FC are 3rd (26 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
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' Chicago Fire 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' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Miguel Navarro suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' 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.
- 17' The Slovenia Robert Beric breaks the deadlock on 17 minutes. 0-1!
- 22' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Minnesota United FC that had 282 games and scored 414 goals.
- 23' A moment of madness from Francisco Calvo on 23 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Chicago Fire FC will be frustrated.
- 28' Minnesota United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Chicago Fire FC's shape.
- 33' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 38' Both keepers have barely been tested. Minnesota United FC and Chicago Fire FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 41' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Bakaye Dibassy.
- 46' The energy levels are beginning to show. Raphaël Wicky might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 51' It’s high time Raphaël Wicky made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 52' Mauricio Pineda has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 52 minutes.
- 57' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kevin Molino is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Minnesota United FC.
- 60' The whistle greets Kei Kamara as he departs to be replaced by Aaron Schoenfeld.
- 64' Magnificent from Jose Aja! That is 3 goals in 276 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 69' 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.
- 70' The supporters are chanting for Elliot Collier. He replaces Fabian Herbers on 70 minute.
- 75' Minnesota United FC have won 414 goals from 282 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 78' Ignacio Aliseda is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
- 80' A stunning finish from Robin Lod — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 85' Minnesota United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. James Musa is hanging Marlon Hairston on the field on 85 minute.
- 86' The crowd applauds Jonathan Bornstein as he leaves the pitch. Miguel Navarro steps in for Chicago Fire FC.
- 87' Miguel Navarro has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jonathan Bornstein on 87 minute.
- 88' Marlon Hairston makes way for James Musa at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Minnesota United FC.
- 90' Jose Aja is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- It finishes all square. Minnesota United FC and Chicago Fire FC share the spoils 2-2.
Lineups
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 19
- 17
-
94
Marlon Hairston ↓ James Musa 85'
- 14
-
13
Ethan Finlay ↓ Emanuel Reynoso 60'
- 7
- 4
-
16
Kei Kamara ↓ Aaron Schoenfeld 60'
- 8
- 97
Bench
- 30
- 44
-
10
Emanuel Reynoso ↑ 60'
-
12
Aaron Schoenfeld ↑ 60'
- 99
-
41
James Musa ↑ 85'
- 2
Coach
Adrian Heath
Chicago Fire FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 10
-
21
Fabian Herbers ↓ Elliot Collier 70'
- 11
- 5
- 14
- 1
- 30
- 2
- 3
- 22
Bench
- 24
- 4
- 16
- 20
-
7
Ignacio Aliseda ↑ 70'
-
28
Elliot Collier ↑ 70'
-
6
Miguel Navarro ↑ 86'
- 40
- 23
Coach
Raphaël Wicky
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Robin Lod | 2 |
| Kervin Arriaga | 2 |
| Kei Ansu Kamara | 2 |
| Sam Nicholson | 1 |
| Joel Waterman | 1 |
| Ibson | 1 |
| Philip Zinckernagel | 1 |
| Aleksandar Katai | 1 |
Head to Head
Minnesota United FC Form
2020-11-05
Minnesota United FC
2–2
Chicago Fire FC
D
2020-10-29
Minnesota United FC
2–1
Colorado Rapids SC
W
2020-10-24
FC Cincinnati
0–1
Minnesota United FC
W
2020-10-19
Minnesota United FC
2–2
Houston Dynamo
D
2020-10-07
Nashville SC
0–0
Minnesota United FC
D
2020-10-04
Minnesota United FC
2–0
FC Cincinnati
W
Chicago Fire FC Form
2020-11-05
Minnesota United FC
2–2
Chicago Fire FC
D
2020-11-01
Nashville SC
1–1
Chicago Fire FC
D
2020-10-28
Philadelphia Union
2–1
Chicago Fire FC
L
2020-10-24
Chicago Fire FC
2–2
New York Red Bulls
D
2020-10-17
Chicago Fire FC
2–2
Sporting Kansas City
D
2020-10-11
Chicago Fire FC
2–1
D.C. United SC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.33
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.6
Chicago Fire FC xG
I would bet for:
Minnesota United FC or Chicago Fire FC 74% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.93
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Chicago Fire FC
64%
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
12.3%
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 1
7.7%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 0
7.1%
0 – 2
6.7%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.7%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | Chicago Fire FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 20% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Chicago Fire FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.