Major League Soccer: DC United vs Chicago Fire FC – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between DC United and Chicago Fire FC who meet up on Thursday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Both DC United and Chicago Fire FC are currently enjoying the comforts of mid-table in the Major League Soccer. Both teams will be eager to make a push for an even stronger position, when going toe-to-toe this coming Thursday.

The DC United enter the game ranked 5 in the Eastern Conference, while the Chicago Fire FC are 4 in the Eastern Conference.

Form: DC United vs Chicago Fire FC

DC United Form

In their last three matches, DC United won 3-2 and 0-2 against first Orlando City then New York City FC, before drawing 2-2 against Nashville SC. DC United only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent Major League Soccer matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew zero and lost four, as they scored five and conceded 15 goals.

Chicago Fire FC Form

Chicago Fire FC have only one win in their last three matches, as they did beat Sporting Kansas City by 5-0. Disappointment followed, going down 2-3 against FC Cincinnati, and 1-3 against Red Bull New York. Chicago Fire FC only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. In these six matches they drew three and lost two as well as being outscored by 14 goals to 12.

Betting facts for DC United and Chicago Fire FC

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that DC United and Chicago Fire FC played across all tournaments.

Players in form: DC United vs Chicago Fire FC

It is difficult to look past Hugo Cuypers, when searching for a goalscorer, as he is seems in wonderful shape. He hit the target seven times in recent Major League Soccer matches for Chicago Fire FC, with a total for the season saying 11 goals scored in this Major League Soccer campaign. With four goals lately for DC United in the Major League Soccer, Louis Munteanu is also a player to look out for.

Popular markets: DC United vs Chicago Fire FC

Full-time result

DC United claimed two wins, drew three and lost five of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Chicago Fire FC won four, drew four and lost two of their last 10 games away. DC United did not lose any of their last 5 matches. Chicago Fire FC scored at least one goal in their last 8 matches.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, DC United only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Chicago Fire FC got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Chicago Fire FC managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. DC United have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Chicago Fire FC.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for DC United, who scored an average of 1.4 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Chicago Fire FC, who scored 1.9 times on average in these matches. Chicago Fire FC’s last 4 matches had over 3.5 goals.