Match Preview
Chicago Fire vs. D.C. United
The Chicago Fire (6-5-4, 10th in the Eastern Conference) are set to face off against D.C. United (4-7-6, 11th in the Eastern Conference) on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. CDT in Washington.
The betting lines for the match are as follows: Chicago +145, DC United +165, Draw +247, with the over/under set at 2.5 goals.
Team Performance
Chicago Fire
The Fire are led by Hugo Cuypers, who has scored 10 goals and added one assist this season. Philip Zinckernagel has also been in good form, with five goals and four assists over the past 10 games. The Fire have a 4-4-4 record against Eastern Conference opponents and are seventh in the league with 28 goals.
D.C. United
D.C. United have struggled this season, with a 2-6-5 record against Eastern Conference opponents. However, they have a 4-0-2 record when they score a pair of goals. Christian Benteke has been one of the team’s top performers, with six goals this season. Peglow has also contributed, with two goals over the last 10 games.
Head-to-Head
Previous Matchups
Saturday’s game is the second time these teams will face off this season. The last meeting between the two teams ended in a 2-2 tie.
Injury Report
Players to Watch
Several players are expected to miss the match due to injury. For D.C. United, Garrison Isaiah Tubbs, Jackson Hopkins, Lukas MacNaughton, Kim Joon hong, and Christian Benteke are all out. The Chicago Fire will be without David Poreba, Brian Gutierrez, Mauricio Pineda, Chase Gasper, Carlos Teran, Chris Mueller, and Samuel Rogers.
Recent Form
Last 10 Games
Over their last 10 games, D.C. United have a 3-4-3 record, averaging 0.7 goals, 3.3 shots on goal, and 4.2 corner kicks per game, while allowing 1.2 goals per game. The Chicago Fire have a 3-4-3 record over the same period, averaging 1.6 goals, 5.2 shots on goal, and 4.2 corner kicks per game, while allowing 1.9 goals per game.
Conclusion
The match between the Chicago Fire and D.C. United promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to improve their position in the Eastern Conference standings. With Cuypers leading the charge for the Fire, they will be looking to take all three points from the match.
FAQs
Q: What is the current record of the Chicago Fire?
A: The Chicago Fire have a 6-5-4 record, placing them 10th in the Eastern Conference.
Q: Who is the top scorer for the Chicago Fire?
A: Hugo Cuypers is the top scorer for the Chicago Fire, with 10 goals this season.
Q: What is the betting line for the match?
A: The betting line for the match is Chicago +145, DC United +165, Draw +247, with the over/under set at 2.5 goals.
