Chicago Fire vs DC United: match statistics
Chicago Fire showcases significantly better form in home games, winning all their home fixtures this season with a 100% win rate and keeping a Clean Sheet in every one of them. The hosts record an impressive average of 3 goals scored per game with just 0.61 xG against, demonstrating solid defense and attacking efficiency. DC United, on the other hand, has not won a single away match this season (0% win rate), failing to score any goals on the road and conceding an average of 1 goal per game. Furthermore, the visitors have a very poor chance conversion rate (0%) and a negative xG differential (0.94 to 2.16), confirming their struggles in both creating and finishing opportunities. Given Chicago Fire's dominance in every aspect of their home game and DC United's total helplessness on the road, a home victory is the most likely scenario for this matchup.
Chicago Fire vs DC United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Chicago Fire played against DC United in MLS (United States). The game was played on March 15, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Chicago Fire has 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.33 points per game. DC United has 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Chicago Fire scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 0.67. DC United scores 0.67 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.70 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Chicago Fire's games and 33% of DC United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 33%, compared with league averages of 44% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Chicago Fire has the higher season xG average, 1.36 to 1.10 per game. Chicago Fire takes 10.3 shots per game, while DC United takes 9.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Chicago Fire leads at halftime in 67% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. DC United leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Chicago Fire's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). For DC United, it is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 2.70 goals. Both teams score in 44% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Chicago Fire showcases significantly better form in home games, winning all their home fixtures this season with a 100% win rate and keeping a Clean Sheet in every one of them. The hosts record an impressive average of 3 goals scored per game with just 0.61 xG against, demonstrating solid defense and attacking efficiency. DC United, on the other hand, has not won a single away match this season (0% win rate), failing to score any goals on the road and conceding an average of 1 goal per game. Furthermore, the visitors have a very poor chance conversion rate (0%) and a negative xG differential (0.94 to 2.16), confirming their struggles in both creating and finishing opportunities. Given Chicago Fire's dominance in every aspect of their home game and DC United's total helplessness on the road, a home victory is the most likely scenario for this matchup.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Chicago Fire | DC United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 55% | 21% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Chicago Fire is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.33 pts / game - Chicago Fire · 1 pts / game - DC United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Chicago Fire is 99% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Chicago Fire · 0.67 goals / game - DC United
Chicago Fire is 49% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.67 goals / game - Chicago Fire · 1 goals / game - DC United
Chicago Fire scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 meczów), while DC United keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).
DC United scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 meczów), while Chicago Fire keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Chicago Fire
Over / Under - DC United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Chicago Fire is 75% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.33 pts / game - Chicago Fire · 1.33 pts / game - DC United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Chicago Fire - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 33%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
DC United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.33 | 1.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Average goals per game | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 67% |
| No goal | 33% | 67% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.33 | 1.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 67% |
| No goal | 67% | 67% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| Chicago Fire | Liga | DC United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.70 | ▼ 1.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 44% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 54% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 67% | 31% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 70% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 84% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Chicago Fire vs DC United?
The MLS match finished Chicago Fire 1:2 DC United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Chicago Fire vs DC United?
Chicago Fire score 1.33 goals per game on average and DC United 0.67. The MLS average is 2.70 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Chicago Fire's matches and 33% of DC United's.
What form are Chicago Fire and DC United in?
Over the last 5 games Chicago Fire have a 1-1-1 record (1.33 points per game) and DC United 1-0-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Chicago Fire vs DC United?
The statistical background for Chicago Fire vs DC United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.