DC United are back this week and there's a lot to play for when they take on Chicago Fire at the Audi Field. There's been a lot of worry about DC United’s performance over the last couple of weeks and specifically their last 2 games that ended in a defeat. And for Chicago Fire, their struggles is no longer news and they have a 4-match losing streak currently running.
The general feeling is that both clubs will fight hard to win this game and put an end to a terrible run, but DC United are most likely to get that result.
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DC United were unlucky to lose the game against Inter Miami so late after such a brilliant performance. That's not to suggest that they had been anywhere near good in recent weeks. DC United have now lost back-to-back games and ahead of them is an opportunity to get back on track. DC United welcomes Chicago Fire to the Audi Field and the expectation is on DC United to get a comfortable win. With 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in 5 league games, DC United are 9th on the eastern conference table with 17 points.
DC United deserved a point against Inter Miami in their last match, but in the end it was not meant to be after DC United conceded a late goal in the 90+4’ minute and the game ended in a 1-0 defeat. According to stats, DC United had 34% possession, 3 shots on target and 3 corner kicks.
Chicago Fire
If all indications are correct, Chicago Fire are expecting another stormy result at the end of the game again. Chicago Fire had been on a ridiculously poor run as a result they are winless in 7 games in a row and their results during those games were: 2 draws and 5 defeats. It's also worth mentioning that Chicago Fire are on a 4-match losing streak at the moment and there's a strong indication that the losing streak might continue in the coming game against DC United. As a result, Chicago Fire are 14th on the eastern conference table with 10 points.
Chicago Fire's last game against Columbus Crew was just another regular game for Chicago and in the end, they lost 3-1. Columbus Crew were 1-0 up at the end of the first half and then 2-0 by the 55’ minute. Carlos Teran scored Chicago Fire's first and only goal in the 85’ minute and they conceded the third goal 3 minutes after that to end the game 3-1. According to stats, Chicago Fire had 41% possession, 4 shots on target and 9 corner kicks.
Head to Head
Records of the last 20 meetings between both clubs showed DC United had 8 wins while Chicago Fire had 5 and 7 matches ended in a draw.
Analysis and Predictions
All eyes are on DC United certainly as they have all the advantage to get the win in this game. DC United have to prove themselves against Chicago Fire and that's exactly what they will do.
Match Facts:-
Chicago Fire lost their last 4 games
Chicago Fire are without a clean sheet in 7 games.
DC United are without a clean sheet in 8 games.
DC United had more than 2.5 goals in 4/5 games.
DC United saw both teams score in 4/5 games.
DC United and Chicago Fire conceded first in 5/6 games.
There were less than 10.5 corners in 5/7 meetings between both clubs.
- DC United to Win at 1.69 Odds
- DC United to Win and Over 1.5 Goals at 1.79 Odds
- Over 9 Corners at 1.80 Odds
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