DC United vs Chicago Fire Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

The previous confrontation between these teams ended in a draw.

DC United are all set to host Chicago Fire FC in round 17 of the Major League Soccer 2025 season. The Eastern Conference game between the two sides will take place at the Audi Field and is likely to be an interesting fixture.

The Black and Red Eagles will be at home. It will be a big advantage for them going into the game against the Fire. DC United are in 12th place on the points table.

They are in desperate need of a win here. After contesting 17 MLS fixtures this season, they have only been able to secure four wins.

Chicago Fire are placed 11th on the Eastern Conference MLS points table. They have been part of 15 games this season and have only managed to win six out of them. The Fire do not have a very positive record against DC United, but they will be looking to turn the tide this time around.

Kick-off:

• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Stadium: Audi Field
• Date: Sunday, June 8
• Kick-off Time: 05:00 IST/ 00:30 GMT [Saturday, June 7: 19:30 ET/ 16:30 PT]
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

DC United: D-D-L-D-W

Chicago Fire: W-W-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Gabriel Pirani (DC United)

The 23-year-old midfielder from Brazil has three goal contributions in the last two Major League Soccer fixtures for DC United. Gabriel Pirani is going to play an important role in controlling the midfield for the Black and Red Eagles. He can also score goals and set up plays for his team members in the final third.

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire)

With 10 goals in 15 MLS games for the Chicago Fire this season. He is going to play a crucial role in the attacking front. Hugo Cuypers is coming in after scoring a brace in the previous league fixture against Orlando City. Cuypers is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence because of his goal-scoring abilities.

Match Facts

• Chicago Fire have not won any of their last five matches against DC United.
• The Fire have scored 13 goals in the last five games.
• DC United are unbeaten in their last two games.

DC United vs Chicago Fire: Betting Tips and Odds

• Chicago Fire to win @6/4 bet365
• Hugo Cuypers to score @5/1 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @37/20 Unibet

Injury and Team News

DC United will be without the services of Christian Benteke, Garrison Rubbs and a couple of other players as they are injured.

Sam Rogers, Carlos Teran, Chase Gasper and three other Chicago Fire players have injuries, hence keeping them out of action. Mauricio Pineda is suspended.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 34

DC United won: 11

Chicago Fire won: 9

Draws: 14

Predicted Lineups

DC United predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Barraza (GK); Herrera, Bartlett, Rowles; Antley, Peltola, Enow, Schnegg; Pirani, Murrell, Peglow

Chicago Fire predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Brady (GK); Dean, Cupps, Elliott, Gutman; Kouame, Acosta, Oregel; Zickernagel, Cuypers, Bamba

Match Prediction

The Black and Red Eagles will surely put up a fight, but the Fire have a good attacking rate. Chicago Fire are likely to emerge victorious against DC United in the upcoming Major League Soccer 2025 fixture.

Prediction: DC United 1-3 Chicago Fire FC

Telecast Details

Worldwide: Apple TV

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