The Major League Soccer sees DC United take on Chicago Fire on Thursday 14 May, kicking off at 00:30 (WAT) at Audi Field. DC United are 14th with 33 points from 34 games (in the bottom three), while Chicago Fire sit 4th on 55 points (in the top four). A gap of 22 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
DC United's last 5: DWDDL Most recently they drew with Nashville SC 2–2 away. They average 1.5 scored and 2.2 conceded.
Chicago Fire's last 5: LLWDW Most recently they lost to FC Cincinnati 2–3 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
Chicago Fire arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.4 for DC United and 1.4 for Chicago Fire. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 53%, both teams to score at 62%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: DC United 37%, draw 23%, Chicago Fire 40%.
Both teams to score: yes (62%) at 1.62.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 76% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: DC United 1–1 Chicago Fire. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
DC United37%fair 2.68 · @2.64
Draw23%fair 4.38 · @3.45
Chicago Fire40%fair 2.51 · @2.50
2.83Expected goals
1.38DC United xG
1.44Chicago Fire xG
62%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–19%
1–29%
1–08%
2–18%
0–26%
From our goals model: DC United 1.4 – 1.4 Chicago Fire expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Chicago Fire to win✓
40%
2.51
2.50
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.30
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
62%
1.61
1.62
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
76%
1.31
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
53%
1.88
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
69%
1.46
1.38
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
41%
2.43
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Chicago Fire / FT Chicago Fire✗
23%
4.41
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.73
–
Form
DC United – last 6
DWDDLL
10 May
@ Nashville SC
2–2
D
26 Apr
vs Orlando City SC
3–2
W
23 Apr
@ New York Red Bulls
4–4
D
19 Apr
@ Philadelphia Union
0–0
D
12 Apr
@ New England Revolution
0–1
L
5 Apr
vs FC Dallas
0–4
L
1.5Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Chicago Fire – last 6
LLWDWW
3 May
vs FC Cincinnati
2–3
L
30 Apr
vs St. Louis City
1–2
L
26 Apr
vs Sporting Kansas City
5–0
W
19 Apr
@ FC Cincinnati
3–3
D
15 Apr
@ Detroit City
2–1
W
12 Apr
vs Atlanta United FC
1–0
W
2.3Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between DC United and Chicago Fire.
What is the prediction for DC United vs Chicago Fire?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win DC United vs Chicago Fire?
On our numbers DC United have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Chicago Fire 40%.
How many goals will there be in DC United vs Chicago Fire?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for DC United vs Chicago Fire?
Our predicted score is DC United 1–1 Chicago Fire, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is DC United vs Chicago Fire?
DC United vs Chicago Fire (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Thursday 14 May 2026 at 00:30 (West Africa Time) at Audi Field.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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