Chicago Fire vs DC United prediction and betting tips on September 1, 2024
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Game Prediction
The upcoming match in the MLS will feature Chicago Fire and DC United. The match will take place at the Soldier Field in Chicago.
Chicago Fire
The Eastern Conference side, Chicago Fire, was dumped out of the Leagues Cup as a pair of losses against Sporting Kansas and Toluca in the group stages spelled their end. With the burden lessened, they turned their attention to the MLS, where they are currently challenging for a playoff spot and are five points below the line.
Last weekend, they clashed with Messi's Inter Miami for the second time this season at the Soldier Field and lost the confrontation by a 4-1 scoreline. Regarding their performance, they have played below expectations as they come into this match, stretching a five match winless run across all competitions (L4, D1).
DC United, meanwhile, are still dreaming of an MLS Cup playoff spot. This is a feat they haven't achieved since 2019, finishing 5th in the Eastern Conference table. However, not all is lost as they can still achieve this feat with seven games remaining.
The Black and Red made the trip to the BMO Field on Saturday to lock horns with Toronto FC, and they walked away with maximum points on the road in a hard-fought 3-1 triumph, extending their winning run on the road to two matches.
- Chicago Fire Probable Line-up: Brady; Czichos, Teran, Souquet, Arigoni, Acosta, Gimenez, Gutman, Cuypers, Haile-Selassie, Gutierrez
- DC United Probable Line-up: Bono; Santos, Bartlett, Akinmboni, Schnegg, Peltola, Stroud, Klich, Ku-DiPietro, Benteke, Badj
Match Facts
- Chicago Fire have failed to win their last three games in the MLS.
- DC United have opened the scoring in the three of their last five away matches in the MLS.
- Chicago Fire averages 1.23 goals per game when playing at home, and DC United averages 1.38 goals per game when playing away.
Head-To-Head Statistics
Over the past 66 meetings, Chicago Fire has won 22 times, DC United has won 22 times, and there have been 22 draws.
Prediction
Chicago Fire head into Soldier Field, aiming to halt a five match winless run in all competitions. Five points behind the playoffs berth, anything other than a win here will be deemed an unfavorable outcome. However, they face a tough challenge in this fixture, although we expect to see fireworks. Therefore support both sides to get on the scoreboard.