Chicago Fire vs DC United Prediction and Betting Tips | 7th September 2024

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Chicago Fire take on DC United this weekend

The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Chicago Fire lock horns with DC United in a crucial encounter at the SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.


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DC United are in 11th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been inconsistent in recent months. The away side eased past Toronto FC by a comfortable 3-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.

Chicago Fire, on the other hand, are in 14th place in the league table and have struggled this season. The hosts slumped to a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Inter Miami in their previous game and will need to work hard to bounce back this weekend.


Chicago Fire vs DC United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

  • Chicago Fire have a slight historical edge over DC United and have won 25 out of the 71 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to DC United's 23 victories.
  • Chicago Fire are unbeaten in their last nine matches at home against DC United in MLS, with their previous such defeat in this fixture coming in June 2015 - their longest active run in the competition at the moment.
  • Chicago Fire are winless in their last five matches in all competitions but have managed to find the back of the net in each of these games.
  • DC United have scored three times in each of their last three matches away from home in all competitions - the first time they have achieved such a streak.

Chicago Fire vs DC United Prediction

DC United have improved in recent weeks and will be intent on moving into the top half of the league table. Christian Benteke has added an element of depth to their attack and will look to prove his mettle in this fixture.

Chicago Fire are in dismal form and are in desperate need of a resurgence. DC United are the better team and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Chicago Fire 1-2 DC United


Chicago Fire vs DC United Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - DC United to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: DC United to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Christian Benteke to score - Yes

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Edited by Aditya Hosangadi
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