Minnesota United vs Chicago Fire FC Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | US Open Cup 2025 quarter-final

The Fire came out on top when they last met the Loons.

Minnesota United FC are all set to host Chicago Fire FC in the quarter-final fixture of the US Open Cup 2025. The interesting contest between the two MLS sides is scheduled to take place at the Allianz Field.

Despite not having the best defence, Minnesota United are doing well in the Major League Soccer 2025 season. The Loons haven’t been able to maintain a clean sheet in their last five games. They do not have the best record against the Fire.

But it will be interesting to see the approach taken by the hosts in the US Open Cup match. The Loons are coming in after securing a win against FC Dallas in their previous league game.

The Chicago Fire Soccer Club have not been in the best form this season. They are in the ninth spot on the Eastern Conference points table of the MLS. The Fire lost their last match against FC Cincinnati, but they will be looking to step up here.

Final from Cincy. #cf97 pic.twitter.com/GQeYmk9t3I

— Chicago Fire FC (@ChicagoFire) July 6, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
• Stadium: Allianz Field
• Date: Wednesday, July 9
• Kick-off Time: 05:30 IST/ 00:00 GMT (Tuesday, July 8: 20:00 ET/ 17:00 PT)
• Referee: Ekaterina Koroleva
• VAR: In use

Form:

Minnesota United: W-L-W-D-W

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

Players to Watch

Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United)

The 25-year-old Italian forward has scored a goal in the previous game of the tournament against St. Louis City. Minnesota United will have a chance to secure a spot in the semifinals. Kelvin Yeboah will have a crucial part in the attacking strategy of the Loons.

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC)

Hugo Cuypers has been a top player for the Chicago Fire this season. He has scored a decent number of goals for the Fire in the league this season. He has also scored two goals in two US Open Cup 2025 matches.

The 28-year-old Belgian forward is going to play an important role in the attacking front and is going to cause trouble for the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Chicago Fire have won three of their last five matches against Minnesota United.
• The Loons are on a three-match unbeaten run.
• The Fire are on a two-match winning run against Minnesota United.

Minnesota United vs Chicago Fire: Betting Tips and Odds

• Minnesota United to win
• Kelvin Yeboah to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

Minnesota United will be without the services of Wessel Speel as he is injured.

Chris Mueller, Justin Reynolds, Kellyn Acosta and four other Chicago Fire players are injured, hence keeping them out of action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 12

Minnesota United won: 4

Chicago Fire won: 6

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Minnesota United predicted lineup (5-4-1)

St. Clair (GK); Gressel, Harvey, Boxall, Romero, Markanich; Oluwaseyi, Lod, Trapp, Pereyra; Yeboah

Chicago Fire predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Gal (GK); Barroso, Rogers, Elliott, Gutman; Oregel, Pineda, Gutiérrez; Zinckernagel, Cuypers, Bamba

Match Prediction

The winning team will secure a spot in the semi-final stage of the tournament. Minnesota United are likely to defeat the Chicago Fire in the 2025 US Open Cup quarterfinal match.

Prediction: Minnesota United 2-1 Chicago Fire

Telecast Details

USA: Paramount+, Golazo Network

UK: Paramount+

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