Predictions & Statistics

DC United arrive from the upper part of the table, holding 5 place with 16 points after 12 matches. Their overall return of 4 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses with goals at 15:17 reflects mixed form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by T. Baribo (6 goals), Louis Munteanu (4 goals), Jackson Hopkins (2 goals), with creative support from Peglow (3 assists), Keisuke Kurokawa (2 assists), S. Hefti (2 assists), while defensively they have appeared very solid. At home, the record of 2 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses points toward a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their broader style still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach. Although they are without H. Karamoko, G. Segal, S. Nealis, S. Hefti, that could reduce some of their usual creative supply in attacking areas.

Chicago Fire arrive from the upper part of the table, holding 4 place with 17 points after 11 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 5 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, while the 20:14 goal ratio supports the view of mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on H. Cuypers (11 goals), Philip Zinckernagel (4 goals), J. Bamba (2 goals), with creative support from J. Bamba (2 assists), Philip Zinckernagel (1 assists), A. Gutman (1 assists), and defensively they have been very solid. Away from home, their split return of 1 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses fits a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Stylistically, they usually display balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with A. Franco, S. Rogers, L. Barroso unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.