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DC United vs Chicago Fire: Contrasting Recent Form Amidst MLS Regular Season Play
DC United host Chicago Fire in a Major League Soccer fixture where contrasting recent performances set the stage. While the hosts have endured a difficult home spell, the Fire arrive with an unbeaten streak from their last three away matches, albeit with defensive concerns.
This match presents a fascinating tactical clash. Chicago Fire's possession-dominant style, averaging over 53% ball possession overall and a high pass completion rate, will likely aim to control the game from the outset. They've also been generating a high volume of shots recently. DC United, with their considerably lower possession and passing accuracy, may look to absorb pressure and break quickly, potentially exploiting the Fire's recent defensive lapses. The hosts' recent surge in shots on goal, particularly in their last home game, suggests they can be dangerous when they commit forward, but their defensive structure could be tested by the Fire's wider attacking play.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Chicago Fire average 1.8 goals per game overall, significantly higher than DC United's 1.3.
- • DC United have lost 50% of their home games this season, conceding 2 goals per game.
- • Chicago Fire are unbeaten in their last three away matches, but conceded 3 goals in their most recent fixture.
AI Prediction
While Chicago Fire's recent away form is commendable and their overall attacking stats are strong, DC United showed signs of life in their last home game, scoring three. The Fire have also shown defensive vulnerabilities recently, conceding multiple goals in their last two matches. The odds suggest a tight contest, and given both teams' capacity to score and their recent defensive records, a high-scoring draw seems the most probable outcome.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
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- gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ru)by google68% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x227%O/U43%BTTS47%
- gemini-2.5-flash-lite (en)by google65%X DRAWBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x237%O/U47%BTTS50%
llama-3.1-8b-instruct (it)by meta-llama80% AWAYBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x230%O/U53%BTTS53%- llama-3.3-70b-instruct (pt)by meta-llama65%X DRAWBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x230%O/U60%BTTS57%
gpt-oss-120b:free (tr)by openai68% AWAYBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x233%O/U57%BTTS60%
grok-4.1-fast (ja)by x-ai68% AWAYBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x237%O/U57%BTTS50%- grok-4.1-fast (ko)by x-ai72% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x237%O/U50%BTTS50%
H2H
Team recent
DC United Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Nashville SC | 2 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | New York City FC | 2 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Orlando City SC | 3 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | New York Red Bulls | 4 - 4 | |||||
AWAY | Philadelphia Union | 0 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | New England Revolution | 0 - 1 | |||||
HOME | FC Dallas | 0 - 4 | |||||
AWAY | Atlanta United FC | 0 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Chicago Fire | 2 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Inter Miami | 1 - 2 |
DC United's season has been a mixed bag, balancing out at 33.3% wins, draws, and losses across their 12 games. Their home record is particularly concerning, with two wins and two losses in four outings, conceding an average of two goals per game. Despite these struggles, their last home performance saw them score three times, offering a glimmer of hope for this encounter. However, their overall possession figures remain low, suggesting they often play on the counter or are dictated to.
Chicago Fire Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | New York Red Bulls | 1 - 3 | |||||
HOME | FC Cincinnati | 2 - 3 | |||||
HOME | Sporting Kansas City | 5 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | FC Cincinnati | 3 - 3 | |||||
HOME | Atlanta United FC | 1 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Nashville SC | 1 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Philadelphia Union | 2 - 1 | |||||
HOME | DC United | 1 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Columbus Crew | 0 - 0 | |||||
HOME | CF Montreal | 3 - 0 |
Chicago Fire, conversely, have a more positive overall win rate of 45.5% from 11 games, averaging 1.8 goals scored. Their away form is solid, with only one loss in four, and an unbeaten run stretching across their last three away games. They average 1.5 goals scored and conceded on the road. Recent form shows a significant increase in attacking output, with 2.7 goals scored per game over their last three, though their last outing saw them concede three, highlighting potential defensive frailties.
Odds
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