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
Key match information
Chicago Fire played DC United in MLS (United States). The match was played on 15 March 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Chicago Fire: 1-1-1, 1.33 points/match. DC United: 1-0-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Chicago Fire scores 1.33 and concedes 0.67 goals per match. DC United scores 0.67 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.70 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Chicago Fire 33%, DC United 33%. Over 2.5: Chicago Fire 67%, DC United 33%. League level: BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Chicago Fire has higher xG: 1.36 vs 1.10. Chicago Fire: 10.3 shots per match, DC United: 9.7.
Match halves
Chicago Fire: half-time lead 67%, second-half goals 0.67. DC United: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.33.
Goals by minute
Chicago Fire: 76-90+ (2 goals). DC United: 16-30 (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 2.70 goals per match, BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Chicago Fire is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.33 pts / match - Chicago Fire · 1 pts / match - 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 match.
1.33 goals / match - Chicago Fire · 0.67 goals / match - DC United
Chicago Fire is 49% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.67 goals / match - Chicago Fire · 1 goals / match - DC United
Chicago Fire scores in 67% of matches (2 of 3 matches), while DC United keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 matches).
DC United scores in 67% of matches (2 of 3 matches), while Chicago Fire keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Chicago Fire
Over / Under - DC United
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Chicago Fire · 1.33 pts / match - DC United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Chicago Fire - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 67% of matches and wins 33%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.7 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
DC United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.33 | 1.33 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.33 | 1.33 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Chicago Fire
DC United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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.