Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for DC United vs Chicago Fire in the Major League Soccer. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 00:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | DC United vs Chicago Fire |
|---|---|
| Competition | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Thursday, 14 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 00:30 BST |
| Venue | Audi Field |
Match Prediction: DC United 1-2 Chicago Fire
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 15 Mar 2026 |  Chicago Fire vs  DC United |
1 – 2 | Soldier Field |
| Major League Soccer | 08 Jun 2025 | DC United vs Chicago Fire |
1 – 7 | Audi Field |
| Major League Soccer | 02 Mar 2025 | Chicago Fire vs DC United |
2 – 2 | Soldier Field |
| Major League Soccer | 08 Sep 2024 | Chicago Fire vs DC United |
1 – 2 | Soldier Field |
| Major League Soccer | 26 May 2024 | DC United vs Chicago Fire |
1 – 1 | Audi Field |
DC United come into this with a mixed but lively recent run, scoring in four of their last five league matches and putting up four against New York RB and three against Orlando City. Chicago Fire have also been involved in high-scoring games, with five goals against Sporting KC and three in the draw with Cincinnati, so this has the look of a match where both sides can create chances. The head-to-head record also points towards goals, with the last five meetings producing 14 goals in total.
Chicago Fire’s recent results suggest they have a bit more cutting edge in the final third, but they have also shown they can be exposed, as seen in the 2-3 loss to Cincinnati. DC United have been more uneven, yet their home win over Orlando City and away win at New York City show they are capable of taking points against strong opposition. Match Prediction: DC United 1-2 Chicago Fire
Form Guide & Team Overview
DC United
DC United’s recent league form has been mixed, but there are clear signs of attacking output. They have won two of their last five, drawing twice and losing once, with the standout results being a 4-4 draw away to New York RB and a 3-2 home win over Orlando City.
The clean sheet away at New York City is another positive, showing they can be organised when needed. Even so, the 0-0 at Philadelphia and 0-1 loss at New England suggest they have not been fully consistent across the run.
DC United Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 3 May 2026 |  New York City vs DC United |
0 – 2 | W | Citi Field |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Apr 2026 | DC United vs  Orlando City |
3 – 2 | W | Audi Field |
| Major League Soccer | 22 Apr 2026 |  New York RB vs DC United |
4 – 4 | D | Red Bull Arena |
| Major League Soccer | 18 Apr 2026 |  Philadelphia Union vs DC United |
0 – 0 | D | Subaru Park |
| Major League Soccer | 11 Apr 2026 |  New England vs DC United |
1 – 0 | L | Gillette Stadium |
Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire have taken three wins from their last five league matches, alongside one draw and one defeat. Their best result in that spell was the 5-0 home win over Sporting KC, while the 1-0 wins over Atlanta United and Nashville SC show they have been able to edge tight games.
Their most recent result was a 2-3 home loss to Cincinnati, which underlines that they can be vulnerable when the game opens up. The 3-3 draw away to Cincinnati also points to a side involved in high-scoring matches, both for and against.
Chicago Fire Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 3 May 2026 | Chicago Fire vs  Cincinnati |
2 – 3 | L | Soldier Field |
| Major League Soccer | 26 Apr 2026 | Chicago Fire vs  Sporting KC |
5 – 0 | W | Soldier Field |
| Major League Soccer | 18 Apr 2026 | Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire |
3 – 3 | D | TQL Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 12 Apr 2026 | Chicago Fire vs  Atlanta United |
1 – 0 | W | Soldier Field |
| Major League Soccer | 5 Apr 2026 | Chicago Fire vs  Nashville SC |
1 – 0 | W | Soldier Field |
Team News & Injury Report
DC United
- Sean Nealis (Broken Collarbone)
Chicago Fire
- Leonardo Barroso (Unknown Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
DC United (4-3-1-2)
Predicted lineup: Sean Johnson (Goalkeeper), Keisuke Kurokawa (Defender), Kye Rowles (Defender), Lucas Bartlett (Defender), Silvan Hefti (Defender), Brandon Servania (Midfielder), Jared Stroud (Midfielder), Matti Peltola (Midfielder), Peglow (Midfielder), Jackson Hopkins (Attacker), Louis Munteanu (Attacker)
DC United’s predicted 4-3-1-2 should give them a compact central structure, with Jackson Hopkins operating between the lines and linking midfield to attack. That shape can also allow Brandon Servania and the other central midfielders to support both the press and the build-up without leaving too much space in the middle.
Chicago Fire (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Chris Brady (Goalkeeper), Andrew Gutman (Defender), Jack Elliott (Defender), Jonathan Dean (Defender), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Defender), Anton Salétros (Midfielder), Djé D'Avilla (Midfielder), Maren Haile-Selassie (Midfielder), Philip Zinckernagel (Midfielder), Robin Lod (Midfielder), Hugo Cuypers (Attacker)
Chicago Fire’s predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a clear platform to control the centre through the double pivot and feed the attacking line quickly. With Hugo Cuypers as the focal point, the wide and central support around him should help them stretch DC United and create chances in the final third.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| DC United | Chicago Fire | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| DC United | Chicago Fire | Jackson Hopkins will need to find space between the lines against Andrew Gutman, because that is where DC United can connect midfield and attack. |
| DC United | Chicago Fire | Brandon Servania’s role in midfield will be important against Anton Salétros, especially in controlling tempo and second balls. |
| DC United | Chicago Fire | Jackson Hopkins is key for DC United because he links the midfield to the front two and has been part of their recent attacking output. |
| DC United | Chicago Fire | Hugo Cuypers is key for Chicago Fire because he is the main attacking reference point in their 4-2-3-1 and the player most likely to finish chances. |
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