Chicago Fire
- Chicago Fire sit 12th in the early MLS 2026 standings with four points from their opening three games, one point above D.C. United who are 19th with three points from three games.
- Chicago Fire are coming off two undefeated MLS matches having beaten CF Montreal 3-0 at home before securing a goalless draw away to Columbus Crew.
- Gregg Berhalter has the Fire playing a possession-first game, which is a philosophy that can adapt between formations but always relies on the team’s ability to play with the ball, particularly in their build-up phase.
D.C. United
- Washington has lost their two games in a row, and their away record in MLS 2026 is one defeat and no wins, failing to score.
- Tai Baribo has been the main outlet for D.C. United in the final third so far this campaign, netting two goals in three MLS 2026 matches with his fellow attackers failing to show any consistent form.
- Peglow is more of a creative outlet, with the midfielder notching one assist in three MLS 2026 games.
Head-to-Head
Both sides have won one and drawn one of the last three matchups .
Key Players
- Chicago Fire
- Hugo Cuypers - two goals in his two MLS 2026 appearances.
- Jonathan Bamba - two goals in Chicago Fire’s last five.
- D.C. United
- Tai Baribo - two goals in three MLS 2026 matches.
- Peglow - one assist in three MLS 2026 games.
Betting Insights
Chicago Fire ’s odds of 1.66 to win on Sunday make them favourites to win.
Prediction
Both of these teams will be looking to impose their game on the matchup, but I predict that Chicago Fire ’s ability to hold the ball and dictate the game will see them win on home soil.
