Chicago Fire vs DC United
19th June 0000hrs
Football – USA – MLS
Pick Home Win by One Goal
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 11/4 odds taken 1546 GMT, Friday 17 June
Chicago Fire welcome DC United to Soldier Field in MLS action this weekend. Fire have had a miserable campaign up until now, picking up just two wins and sitting rock bottom of the table. United have not fared much greater, as they are just three points and one place ahead in the Eastern Conference. Who will come out on top in this basement battle in Illinois? Take a look at the latest odds and top predictions.
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Chicago Fire Preview – Can Fire end woeful run of form?
Ezra Hendrickson’s Chicago Fire have had a miserable 2022 season. The Illinois outfit prop up the overall MLS table right now, claiming a mere 11 points from 14 matches. So far, Fire have won two, drawn five and lost seven and have a -7 goal difference.
Chicago actually made a decent start to their season, kicking off with two wins and three draws from five. However, since those back-to-back wins over DC United and Kansas City in March, Fire are winless in ten, drawing three and losing seven. Hendrickson’s troops have taken just one point from a possible 21.
Chicago must stop the rot sooner rather than later. Despite their troubles, they are the bookies’ favourites in this one at 19/20.
DC United Preview – Will United secure a first win in five?
Chad Ashton’s DC United have also had a tough 2022 season so far. They are second from bottom in the Eastern Conference, taking just 14 points from a possible 42. Black-and-Red have won four, drawn two and lost seven.
DC United started the season like a house on fire, beating Charlotte and Cincinnati without conceding in their opening two. However, they then suffered four straight defeats and have picked up just two wins since. The club from the capital are winless in four (two draws, two defeats).
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United will be looking for all three points against the league’s bottom side, though they are the second favourites with the bookies at 3/1.
Chicago Fire vs DC United Betting Advice
These two sides have already met this season, with Chicago running out winners away from home back in March. Stanislav Ivanov opened the scoring in the first half, and Jonathan Bornstein doubled their advantage ten minutes from time.
In the 2021 campaign, DC United had Chicago’s number, winning two and drawing one. When they locked horns at Soldier Field, the pair played out a thrilling four-goal draw.
Key Facts – Chicago Fire vs DC United Betting Tip
- Chicago have taken just three points from their last ten games
- DC United have won only one away match this term
- Fire won at DC back in March
One of Chicago’s two wins came against DC United a few months back, and we can see Fire edging past the capital club once again at the weekend. Put some money on the home side to win by one goal at 11/4.
Since his move to MLS, former Liverpool man Xherdan Shaqiri has scored three times for Fire. Chicago’s No. 10 is priced at 2/1 to net anytime in this one.
The best betting odds for Chicago Fire vs DC United
Chicago Fire to win: 19/20 at Bet365
Draw: 5/2 at Bet365
DC United to win: 3/1 at Bet365
