An important duel in the bottom section of the Major League Soccer, with both Chicago Fire and DC United experiencing more worry than joy. This match is a classic "six-pointer" with the home team placed 11th and the visitors in 14th place.
It's no vacation for neither Chicago Fire nor DC United as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Everyone involved with the away team has to get their travel gear ready for this match as there's a whopping 3100 kilometers to cover before arriving at the match.
Chicago Fire form and stats
4 victories, 1 draw and 3 defeats. That’s what Chicago Fire have to build on here at Soldier Field in the Major League Soccer. Hopes of three in a row are alive for Chicago after consecutive victories at their own ground.
No payout for Chicago Fire in their previous match, an away game at Sporting KC that ended in defeat 0-1. Preceding that game was the away draw at Montreal Impact that finished 2-2.
Some supporters pointed their nail-bitten fingers at Robert Berić for missing a penalty kick versus Sporting KC in the 2nd minute. It's possible that a goal in that situation would have changed the outcome.
The manager R. Wicky will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Minnesota United in only three days.
Chicago have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Soldier Field with 14 goals in 8 league matches. It's worth mentioning that 8 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. On the other hand, Chicago have conceded 9 goals.
DC United form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for DC United so far with only 5 points returning home. The records show 1-2-4 (win-draw-lose). It's looking increasingly bleak for DC United who now has to deal with a four game losing streak. Toronto was the last time a defeat was avoided. The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as DC United have lost on their last two travels.
DC United lost away at New York City (1-4) in their previous game and are perhaps starting to feel homesick. A 0-4 loss hosting Atlanta United before that.
It's a bit worrying for DC United that their goalkeeper Bill Hamid made seven saves in the New York City game last time out, but still couldn''t prevent the loss.
After this away game DC United return home for a Major League Soccer game against Philadelphia Union. That game is only three sleeps after this.
The attacking power of DC United when travelling is not overwhelming with 5 goals scored from 7 league matches away. As for defending, DC United rarely keep clean sheets as they have conceded 12 goals from these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Chicago Fire-DC United H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Chicago two wins, DC United three wins, five draws. six of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  R. Berič 7 goals |  F. Herbers 4 goals |   O. Williams Kamara 3 goals |
Chicago Fire missing players
DC United missing players
| Chicago Fire | DC United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 8 | 1 | Played | P | 2 | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | 4 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 8 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 20 | 14 | 3 | Scored | S | 0 | 5 | 12 |
| 25 | 9 | 0 | Conceded | C | 1 | 12 | 28 |
| 94% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 50% | 86% | 88% |
| 88% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 43% | 69% |
| 62% | 62% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 43% | 50% |
| 31% | 25% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 43% | 31% |
| 6% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 29% | 12% |
| 50% | 38% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 43% | 50% |
| 25% | 38% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 29% | 19% |
| 31% | 25% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 43% | 44% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.9 | 2 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 204 | 104 | 14 | Total Shots | T S | 13 | 54 | 129 |
| 60 | 36 | 7 | Shots on Target | S O | 2 | 19 | 46 |
| 33% | 39% | 43% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 26% | 26% |
- All of Chicago Fire's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Chicago Fire has the most conceded goals in the second half (18) in Major League Soccer
- Chicago Fire have scored at least twice as many goals at home as DC United have scored away.
- Chicago Fire haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- DC United have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- DC United is in the worst form (0-1-5)
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Toronto | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 27 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 34 |
| 2 | Philadelphia Union | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | Columbus Crew | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 31 |
| 4 | Orlando City | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 28 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 30 |
| 5 | New York City | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 26 |
| 6 | New England | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 22 |
| 7 | New York RB | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 19 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 11 | -2 | 20 |
| 8 | Montreal Impact | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 24 | 30 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -6 | 20 |
| 9 | Atlanta United | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 10 | -2 | 18 |
| 10 | Nashville SC | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -3 | 18 |
| 11 | Chicago Fire | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 25 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 16 | -5 | 16 |
| 12 | Inter Miami | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 15 | -10 | 14 |
| 13 | Cincinnati | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 22 | -18 | 13 |
| 14 | DC United | 16 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 28 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 12 | -16 | 11 |