Our Detroit City FC vs Chicago Fire Prediction: 2-1
Detroit City FC vs Chicago Fire in the USA US Open Cup is scheduled for an 23:30 GMT kick-off on Tuesday April 14, 2026. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Detroit City FC vs Chicago Fire prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Detroit City FC's Last Match – Detroit City FC vs Sporting JAX
Detroit City FC will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 USA USL Championship victory over Sporting JAX, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Detroit City FC recorded 65% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit City FC | 65% | 0 (5) | 1.84 | 49 |
Sporting JAX | 35% | 0 (0) | 0.14 | 41 |
Chicago Fire's Last Match – Chicago Fire vs Atlanta United
Determined to maintain their recent success, Chicago Fire must win following their 1-0 USA MLS victory against Atlanta United on April 12. In that match, Chicago Fire saw 46% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Fire | 46% | 9 (5) | 2.3 | 52 |
 Atlanta United | 54% | 9 (5) | 1.26 | 73 |
Detroit City FC vs Chicago Fire Stats
Key Stats
| Detroit City FC | Chicago Fire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.12 | Attacking Strength | 1.31 |
| 0.65 | Defence Strength | 0.79 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Detroit City FC are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 0.4 conceded per match, while Chicago Fire average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.