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 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
- Chicago Fire FC 17 games · 29 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
8 games this season
🟨 2.5/game
⚽ 11.6 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 18 | 38 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 17 | 29 |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 18 | 25 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 18 | 23 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 18 | 20 |
| 11 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 |
| 14 | Montreal Impact FC | 18 | 16 |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 17 | 34 |
| 17 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 34 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 33 |
| 19 | Houston Dynamo | 18 | 32 |
| 20 | FC Dallas | 18 | 27 |
| 21 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 27 |
| 22 | St. Louis City | 18 | 26 |
| 23 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 24 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 17 | 24 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 18 | 24 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 18 | 22 |
| 27 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 22 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 18 | 21 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 18 | 17 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 14 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #25 | Position | #4 |
| 24 | Points | 29 |
| 18 | Played | 17 |
| 6 / 6 / 6 | W / D / L | 9 / 2 / 6 |
| 20 | Scored | 32 |
| 25 | Conceded | 23 |
| -5 | GD | +9 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 1.71 |
| 33% | Win % | 53% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
32%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
41%
Clean Sheets
Chicago Fire FC this season
Chicago Fire FC this season
Minnesota United FC are 25th (24 pts). Chicago Fire FC are 4th (29 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/3
61-75
2/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Chicago Fire FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
7/4
31-45
1/5
46-60
2/2
61-75
6/–
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 8 G |
Chicago Fire FC
| Hugo Cuypers | 11 G | |
| Philip Zinckernagel | 5 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Minnesota United FC and Chicago Fire FC is underway.
- 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' Minnesota United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Chicago Fire FC backline.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 17' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Robert Beric makes it 0-1.
- 22' Romain Metanire has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 420 appearances.
- 23' Francisco Calvo picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 28' The 27-year-old Miguel Navarro has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 33' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 38' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 41' Controversy at the stadium! Bakaye Dibassy argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 46' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. Minnesota United FC and Chicago Fire FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 52' What a strike from Mauricio Pineda! The score is 0-2.
- 57' 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.
- 60' Fresh legs for Minnesota United FC! Aaron Schoenfeld comes on to replace Kei Kamara.
- 64' Jose Aja has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 64 minutes.
- 69' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Minnesota United FC and Chicago Fire FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 70' It is a substitution in Chicago Fire FC team. Fabian Herbers is replaced by Elliot Collier on 70 minute.
- 75' With 0 assists to his name this season, Przemyslaw Frankowski is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Minnesota United FC.
- 78' Controversy at the stadium! Ignacio Aliseda argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 80' Robin Lod adds to his 1 season tally! Minnesota United FC lead 2-2 — and this changes everything.
- 85' James Musa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marlon Hairston on 85 minute.
- 86' The whistle greets Jonathan Bornstein as he departs to be replaced by Miguel Navarro.
- 87' A tactical swap from Chicago Fire FC — Miguel Navarro on, Jonathan Bornstein off on 87 minutes.
- 88' Another substitution for Minnesota United FC to replace Marlon Hairston by James Musa on 88 minute.
- 90' Poor challenge from Jose Aja. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
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 |
|---|---|
| Kervin Arriaga | 2 |
| Kei Ansu Kamara | 2 |
| Robin Lod | 2 |
| Elliot Collier | 1 |
| Elliot Collier | 1 |
| Sam Nicholson | 1 |
| Joel Waterman | 1 |
| Ibson | 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
1.39
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56
Chicago Fire FC xG
I would bet for:
Minnesota United FC or Chicago Fire FC 74% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Chicago Fire FC
62%
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
8.5%
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 1
7.3%
0 – 0
7%
1 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | Chicago Fire FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 17% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 20% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Chicago Fire FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.