- Chicago Fire have failed to win either of their last two MLS home games against D.C. United (D1, L1).
- Both teams have one win, one draw and one defeat apiece across their last three head-to-head fixtures.
- Chicago Fire are unbeaten in their last two MLS matches (W1, D1).
Can Fire set DC United back further?
Chicago Fire come into this Sunday’s MLS clash with D.C. United coming in at 12th on the table with four points from their first three matches, while their visitors sit rock-bottom of the league in 19th with three points from as many matches.
This is a meeting between two very different, and equally entertaining, styles of soccer. Gregg Berhalter’s Fire will look to dominate possession and can set up in a number of formations and employ a structured, positional pressing game to get back the ball and dictate play. Meanwhile, Rene Weiler’s D.C. United team will look to disrupt the flow of the game with their high-intensity pressing and direct, high-tempo soccer when in possession. Whoever gets their gameplan working best is likely to win this one.
Back the hosts at 33/50
Although Chicago Fire have won their only home match this MLS season, that victory saw them keep a clean sheet against CF Montreal, while they did keep a 0-0 draw at Columbus Crew in their previous away game.
After their 7-1 thrashing of DC United in the away matchup in MLS 2025, we could see a similar outcome this time around, especially considering DC United’s terrible road form. They’ve lost their only away game this MLS campaign and failed to get on the scoresheet.
Top performers to watch
Hugo Cuypers is Chicago’s leading man in the attacking third, bagging two goals in two MLS 2026 appearances this term. He could be on the end of some great chances this weekend, with Jonathan Bamba notching two in Fire’s last five matches.
Peglow is the creative spark for D.C. United, registering one assist in three MLS appearances this season, while Tai Baribo leads the line with his two goals in three games.
D.C. United’s goal drought to continue
With D.C. United failing to hit the net in their only away MLS 2026 game and Chicago Fire keeping a clean sheet in their only home match so far this term, we’re backing at least one of these teams to keep another clean sheet here.
The odds of 26/25 for ‘Both Teams to Score - No’ look pretty great, so we’re taking that and a home win in the correct score market as our main selections.
