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Chicago Hounds vs Old Glory DC Predictions - Chicago Hounds to down Old Glory in MLR Semi-final

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Chicago Hounds are unbeaten with 10 straight wins.
Old Glory DC have lost 5 of their last 7 matches.
Prediction: Hounds tipped to cover -14.5 handicap in semi-final.

Chicago Hounds have yet to suffer a defeat this season (Getty Images)

Chicago Hounds vs Old Glory DC Predictions

Chicago Hounds vs Old Glory DC Predictions
Head to Head
Chicago Hounds Form
Old Glory DC Form
Team News

The Chicago Hounds have led the way in MLR this season, winning all their matches. Old Glory DC have struggled with form lately, and they have a poor record away from home against the Chicago Hounds.

Chicago Hounds have won 10 consecutive fixtures (MLR).
Chicago Hounds have won 5 consecutive home matches (MLR).
Chicago Hounds defeated Old Glory DC twice this season.
Old Glory DC have lost 5 of their last 7 matches (MLR).
Old Glory DC have lost 3 of their last 5 away fixtures (MLR).
Old Glory DC have lost their last 3 visits to the Chicago Hounds.

Head to Head

Chicago Hounds have the advantage with four victories to two against Old Glory DC, including one draw in seven meetings.

Chicago Hounds beat Old Glory DC 49-31 at home and 33-32 away during the regular season.

Chicago Hounds Form

The Chicago Hounds have had a very successful MLR campaign, winning all their fixtures to set up a semi-final match against Old Glory DC.

Chicago finished first in the Major League Rugby table with 50 points from ten matches. They won ten games and lost none.

The Dawgs have been in outstanding form at home this season. They defeated California Legion 48-24, the New England Free Jacks 50-26, Old Glory DC 49-31, Anthem 61-36, and the Seattle Seawolves 57-17.

The Chicago Hounds have proven to be the team to beat this season and will fancy their chances against Old Glory DC in their semi-final match, as their opponents have lost five of their last seven games.

Old Glory DC Form

Old Glory DC struggled to win during the latter stages of the MLR season but managed to clinch a play-off spot against league leaders, the Chicago Hounds.

The Flags placed fourth overall in the Major League Rugby standings with 22 points from ten matches. They won four games and lost six.

Old Glory had limited success away from home during the regular season. They lost 33-16 to the Seattle Seawolves, beat the New England Free Jacks 21-19, and defeated Anthem 31-14 before losing 49-31 to the Chicago Hounds and 42-10 to California Legion.

Old Glory DC face a tough assignment in their semi-final clash against the Chicago Hounds, as their opponents have won all their games this season, including five in a row at home.

Team News

Chicago Hounds

Chris Hilsenbeck has scored 74 points for the Legion this season.

Theo Fourie has scored nine tries in this edition of Major League Rugby.

Old Glory DC

Jason Robertson has scored 88 points for his club so far.

John Rizzo has scored six tries during the 2026 MLR regular season.

Verdict

Chicago Hounds v Old Glory DC

The Chicago Hounds have been in fine fettle in Major League Rugby this season and are tipped to cover the -14.5 handicap in their semi-final match against Old Glory DC.