This looming US Open Cup clash sees Minnesota United doing battle with opponents Chicago Fire on Wednesday.
Scroll down to see all of the predictions, poll and statistics for Minnesota United v Chicago Fire - plus the latest match odds.
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Minnesota United
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Minnesota United fans will want a repeat of their previous result, being the 1-2 MLS success against FC Dallas.
In that match, Minnesota United managed 47% possession and 16 attempts at goal with 6 of them on target. For Minnesota United, the goalscorers were Carlos Harvey (35') and Anthony Markanich (58'). At the other end, FC Dallas had 14 attempts at goal with 5 on target. Logan Farrington (73') scored for FC Dallas.
Minnesota United have been conceding pretty frequently lately, but they’ve also found ways to convert their own chances into goals. Looking at their last 6 games, Minnesota United have conceded in 5 of them while also managing to get on the scoresheet in 5 of those matches. That sort of pattern isn’t assured to be carried forward here, however.
Chicago Fire
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Following on from being defeated in their last game at the hands of FC Cincinatti in MLS action, Chicago Fire will be aiming to make amends here.
In that game, Chicago Fire managed 53% possession and 15 shots on goal with 5 on target. The only player to score for Chicago Fire was Philip Zinckernagel (55'). FC Cincinnati had 13 shots at goal with 4 on target. Evander (19') and Kévin Denkey (50') scored for FC Cincinatti.
Looking at their form, and Chicago Fire have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 games, seeing their opponents hit 7 goals in total. Defensively, Chicago Fire have seen their frailties exposed.
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Head to head
A look at their most recent head-to-head meetings going back to 27/08/2017 shows us that Minnesota United have won 3 of these games and Chicago Fire 2, with the number of draws standing at 1.
A total of 18 goals were scored between the two sides in these games, with 10 from Loons and 8 for Men in Red. That’s an average goals per game of 3.
The previous league encounter featuring the two was MLS match day 10 on 09/04/2023 and the score finished Chicago Fire 2-1 Minnesota United.
On that occasion, Chicago Fire had 52% possession and 14 shots on goal with 3 of them on target. Their only player on the scoresheet was Kei Kamara (24', 36').
For their opponents, Minnesota United had 10 attempts on goal with 6 of them on target. Kervin Arriaga (57') scored.
The match was refereed by Timothy Ford.
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Team News: Minnesota United
The Minnesota United manager Eric Ramsay will be grateful to have no fitness worries at all before this clash thanks to a completely injury-free squad to pick from.
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Team News: Chicago Fire
Thanks to a completely injury-free squad available to choose from, the Chicago Fire manager Gregg Berhalter has zero fitness worries whatsoever ahead of this match.
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Prediction
We’re thinking that Minnesota United are likely to dominate possession and create several successful chances.
At the other end, Chicago Fire may well find it hard getting goals although we do see them getting the chances to score, too.
We’re predicting a fairly comfortable 3-1 margin for Minnesota United at the end of the 90 minutes.
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⚽️ What are the top odds for this match?
Turning to the betting odds in the 90 minute result market, a victory for Minnesota United can be had for 1.9, betting on the game finishing all-square is 3.7 & taking a punt on a win for Chicago Fire can get you 3.5. Those are the most competitive prices being offered at this very moment.
Victor Martins,
10:04 08/07/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
🏟️ Team Focus:
Minnesota United
Formed: 2015
Stadium: Allianz Field (19,400)
Captain: Michael Boxall
Chairman: Bill McGuire
Manager: Eric Ramsay
Competitions: MLS (Parent), MLS (Western Conference), US Open Cup (Quarter-finals)