DC United host Chicago Fire FC at Audi Field on Wednesday, May 13, at 7:30 PM ET — a midweek Eastern Conference meeting between two clubs sat side by side in the table and pulling in opposite directions on form.
The Black-and-Red are unbeaten in five, with the latest a 2-2 draw at Nashville SC and a 2-0 win at New York City the weekend before. The Fire are fourth in the Eastern Conference on 17 points but have lost their last two at Soldier Field, conceding six goals across the two defeats. DC are fifth on 16 points, one adrift, with the recent trajectory clearly in their favor.
The two have already met in MLS this season. DC United won 2-1 at Soldier Field on March 14. The angle for tonight runs through both ends of the pitch — and through the surprising shape of the market.
DC United vs Chicago Fire FC Best Bets & Predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Sportsbook | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams to Score: Yes | -163 @ bet365 (62%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Chicago Fire FC have scored in eight straight league matches and DC United have struck in four of their last five; the H2H has produced goals at both ends in each of the last five meetings. |
| DC United to win | +170 @ bet365 (37%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Audi Field hosts are unbeaten in five and beat this exact opponent 2-1 on the road in March; the Fire have won just once from four road games all season. |
| Hugo Cuypers to score anytime | +150 @ bet365 (40%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | 11 goals in eight league starts with 19 shots on target — the Belgian forward is Chicago’s clear focal point in front of goal and the obvious player-prop call. |
| Over 2.5 goals | -125 @ bet365 (56%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Combined average of four goals per game across the two clubs’ last five — only three of those 10 matches finished under 2.5. |
| Correct Score: 2-1 DC United | +900 @ bet365 (10%) | ⭐⭐ | The exact scoreline from the reverse fixture and the natural fit if both teams score and the home side edges it. |
Our approach: lead with Both Teams to Score, layer DC United to win for the extra edge, and add the Cuypers anytime pick for player-specific upside. The 2-1 correct score is the parlay-friendly natural fit.
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Prediction Markets: Live Odds & Win Probability
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Season Form & Standings
Chicago Fire have outscored DC United on the way to a stronger goal difference, but the home side has the cleaner recent record. DC’s defense has tightened across the unbeaten run — two clean sheets in five — while the Fire have just shipped six across two home games against Cincinnati and the Red Bulls.
| Eastern Conference | Pos | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Fire FC | 4 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 14 | +6 | 17 |
| DC United | 5 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 17 | -2 | 16 |
Potential Match-Winners
- Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC): 11 goals in eight league starts with 19 shots on target — the Belgian forward is the obvious focal point of the away attack and the headline tip on the Anytime Goalscorer line.
- Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC): Four goals and three assists in 11 starts, with 15 successful dribbles and five big chances created — the chief creator from wide right.
- João Peglow (DC United): Three assists and five big chances created in 12 league matches — the Brazilian is DC’s primary engine for chance creation through the middle.
- Jackson Hopkins (DC United): Two goals and 10 shots on target across 12 outings, with 13 successful dribbles — the natural front-line option now that Tai Baribo is a thigh doubt.
Head-to-Head
The two have traded results across the last 10 meetings, with DC United on four wins, Chicago Fire FC on three, and three draws. DC won the reverse fixture in March — though the Fire’s last visit to Audi Field, in June 2025, ended 7-1 in their favor.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | Chicago Fire 1-2 DC United | MLS |
| Jun 7, 2025 | DC United 1-7 Chicago Fire | MLS |
| Mar 1, 2025 | Chicago Fire 2-2 DC United | MLS |
| Sep 7, 2024 | Chicago Fire 1-2 DC United | MLS |
| May 25, 2024 | DC United 1-1 Chicago Fire | MLS |
Recent Form
DC United — D D W W D
- May 9, 2026: Nashville SC 2-2 DC United (Draw, away)
- May 3, 2026: New York City 0-2 DC United (Win, away)
- Apr 25, 2026: DC United 3-2 Orlando City (Win, home)
- Apr 22, 2026: New York Red Bulls 4-4 DC United (Draw, away)
- Apr 18, 2026: Philadelphia Union 0-0 DC United (Draw, away)
Unbeaten in five, with the last defeat a 1-0 loss at New England on April 11. Four of the run’s five matches were on the road, and the home side has come back to Audi Field with confidence — a useful platform with Tai Baribo a thigh doubt.
Chicago Fire FC — W D W L L
- May 9, 2026: Chicago Fire 1-3 New York Red Bulls (Loss, home)
- May 2, 2026: Chicago Fire 2-3 FC Cincinnati (Loss, home)
- Apr 25, 2026: Chicago Fire 5-0 Sporting KC (Win, home)
- Apr 18, 2026: FC Cincinnati 3-3 Chicago Fire (Draw, away)
- Apr 11, 2026: Chicago Fire 1-0 Atlanta United (Win, home)
Two straight defeats at Soldier Field have stripped some of the gloss off the Fire’s start to the season; the defense has leaked late in both. The mood is not helped by Robin Lod being unavailable, with André Franco and Leonardo Barroso also ruled out. Cuypers scored in each of those two losses anyway — which is why the player-prop angle still holds.
DC United vs Chicago Fire FC Prediction
The market reads a Chicago win, but the recent direction of travel does not agree. DC United are at home, unbeaten in five, and have already beaten this exact opponent on the road this season. The Fire have just one win from four road games and have leaked six goals across their last two outings. Back DC United at +170 on bet365 with the Cuypers anytime pick as the high-scoring hedge — see our wider soccer predictions for more weekend picks. All in all, this should be a goals match in which the home side just edges it. 2-1 DC United.
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