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USA Major League Soccer
Philadelphia Union logo
Philadelphia Union
Chicago Fire logo
Chicago Fire

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Preview

Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire: Early Season Struggles Clash in MLS

Philadelphia Union hosts Chicago Fire in a Major League Soccer fixture that sees two teams grappling with poor early-season form. Both sides have shown defensive frailties, suggesting a contest where neither team can afford another misstep.

This match pits Philadelphia's persistent defensive issues against Chicago's more balanced, albeit inconsistent, approach. The Union's struggles to keep clean sheets, evidenced by their high goals conceded average and recent poor defensive displays, could be exploited by Chicago. While the Fire haven't been potent away from home, their ability to retain possession and work the ball around (averaging over 54% ball possession) might allow them to control spells of the game. Philadelphia's tendency to commit fouls, especially at home, could provide Chicago with set-piece opportunities, and their high red card average suggests disciplinary issues could again play a part.

Team statistics

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Team Stats Comparison

Home Team Matches
Away Team Matches
Philadelphia Union
VS
Chicago Fire
4
Matches played
4
0 - 0 - 4
Results
1 - 1 - 2
0%
Win %
25%
0.5
Goals scored
1.3
1.8
Goals conceded
1
3.5
Shots on target
4.8
6.5
Shots off target
3.5
3.5
Blocked shots
3
51.8
Ball possession
54.5
75.3
Pass accuracy
81.3
15
Fouls
13.5
2.8
Goalkeeper saves
2.3
2.5
Yellow cards
2.5
0.5
Red cards
0.3
League averages

Key points

  • • Philadelphia Union have lost all four of their opening league games.
  • • Chicago Fire have a 50% loss rate but have secured three points more often than not in their recent fixtures.
  • • Philadelphia Union have a concerning disciplinary record, averaging half a red card per game overall.

AI Prediction

Chicago Fire's slightly better overall form and offensive potential, combined with Philadelphia Union's complete lack of wins and leaky defence, points towards an away victory. The Union's high concession rate and disciplinary issues suggest they are vulnerable, while Chicago has shown they can score. Both teams' recent performances indicate a likelihood of goals flowing.

  • AI
    Confidence
    Pick
    Recent Win% (20)
  • amazon/nova-lite-v1
    nova-lite-v1 (fr)
    by amazon
    78%
    Chicago Fire AWAY
    BTTS NO
    2.5 UNDER
    1x2
    50%
    O/U
    67%
    BTTS
    63%
  • google/gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001
    gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)
    by google
    65%
    Chicago Fire AWAY
    BTTS YES
    2.5 OVER
    1x2
    47%
    O/U
    47%
    BTTS
    70%
  • google/gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001
    gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)
    by google
    68%
    X DRAW
    BTTS NO
    2.5 UNDER
    1x2
    40%
    O/U
    63%
    BTTS
    70%

H2H

Major League Soccer H2H 기록입니다.
Match dateTeamScoreTeamO/U 2.5BTTS
11/1/2025
Philadelphia Union
W 3 - 0 L
Chicago Fire
HOME
ON
10/26/2025HOME
Philadelphia Union
D 2 - 2 D
Chicago Fire
OY
8/23/2025HOME
Philadelphia Union
W 4 - 0 L
Chicago Fire
ON
6/26/2025
Philadelphia Union
W 1 - 0 L
Chicago Fire
HOME
UN
7/4/2024
Philadelphia Union
L 3 - 4 W
Chicago Fire
HOME
OY
2/25/2024HOME
Philadelphia Union
D 2 - 2 D
Chicago Fire
OY
4/16/2023
Philadelphia Union
D 2 - 2 D
Chicago Fire
HOME
OY
3/12/2023HOME
Philadelphia Union
W 1 - 0 L
Chicago Fire
UN
Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Philadelphia Union Team recent

Philadelphia Union logo
Philadelphia Union
Home Team Matches
Match dateH/AVSScoreResultsO/U 2.5BTTSCor 9.5
AWAY
Atlanta United FC1 - 3LOYY
HOME
San Jose Earthquakes0 - 1LUNY
HOME
New York City FC1 - 2LOYY
AWAY
DC United0 - 1LUNY

Philadelphia Union have endured a torrid start to the MLS season, dropping all four of their opening fixtures. Their overall record paints a grim picture, conceding nearly two goals per game while struggling to find the net themselves. This trend is mirrored in their recent performances, with three consecutive losses and a concerning inability to secure a victory. Even playing at home has offered no respite, as they've lost both home games played so far, shipping 1.5 goals per outing despite a slightly higher shot volume.

Chicago Fire Team recent

Chicago Fire logo
Chicago Fire
Away Team Matches
Match dateH/AVSScoreResultsO/U 2.5BTTSCor 9.5
HOME
DC United1 - 2LOYN
AWAY
Columbus Crew0 - 0DUNN
HOME
CF Montreal3 - 0WONY
AWAY
Houston Dynamo1 - 2LOYY

Chicago Fire's season has been a mixed bag, marked by inconsistency but showing glimmers of offensive capability. While they've lost half of their games, they've also managed a win and a draw, indicating they are not entirely outclassed. Their recent form is more encouraging, with a win, a draw, and a loss in their last three, suggesting they can grind out results. However, their away form is less inspiring, with one loss and one draw on the road, though they have managed to concede fewer goals away than at home.

O
Over
U
Under
Y
Yes
N
No

Odds

1x2
Philadelphia Union
HOME
2.25
DRAW
3.1
Chicago Fire
AWAY
3.4
2.5 OVER/UNDER
OVER
1.75
UNDER
2.05
BTTS
YES
1.57
NO
2.25

Lineups

Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union

(4-4-2)

Andre Blake
Philippe Ndinga
Olwethu Makhanya
Nathan Harriel
Frankie Westfield
Cavan Sullivan
Jesus Bueno
Danley Jean Jacques
Alejandro Bedoya
Bruno Damiani
Milan Iloski
Hugo Cuypers
Jonathan Bamba
Robin Lod
Philip Zinckernagel
Dje Tah D'Avilla
Anton Salétros
Andrew Gutman
Mbekezeli Mbokazi
Joel Waterman
Leonardo Barroso
Chris Brady
Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire

(4-2-3-1)

Average Player Rating

Injuries / suspensions

Philadelphia Union Injuries / suspensions

Philadelphia Union logo
Philadelphia Union
NameReasonTypeG/A
E. Davis IIIThigh InjuryMissing Fixture- / -
Q. SullivanLeg InjuryMissing Fixture- / -

Chicago Fire Injuries / suspensions

Chicago Fire logo
Chicago Fire
NameReasonTypeG/A
A. FrancoKnee InjuryMissing Fixture- / -
A. GutmanInactiveMissing Fixture- / -
S. RogersLower-Body InjuryMissing Fixture- / -
C. MuellerLower-Body InjuryQuestionable0 / 0

League table

USA Major League Soccer
#TeamPlayedWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
Western Conference
1Vancouver Whitecaps25154656233349WLWLW
2Houston Dynamo2613583430444DLWDD
3St. Louis City2612864536944WWDWD
4FC Dallas2612864942744DWWWD
5San Jose Earthquakes2612684638842DWWDD
6Los Angeles FC27118843291441DLWDD
7Colorado Rapids26113123635136DWDLW
8Los Angeles Galaxy2789103442-833WDLWL
9Portland Timbers2695124748-132LLDWL
10San Diego2586114242030LLLWW
11Austin2679103244-1230DWDDW
12Real Salt Lake2585123742-529LLLDL
13Seattle Sounders247892833-529DDDDD
14Minnesota United FC2678113946-729LLLLD
15Sporting Kansas City2553172963-3418LWLLL
Eastern Conference
1Nashville SC26176353213257WDLDW
2New England Revolution26144845331246WWWLW
3Inter Miami25129461461545DDDWL
4Charlotte26127747371043WDWDW
5Chicago Fire2511684538739LLDDD
6Philadelphia Union26106105042836WWWWW
7Orlando City SC26104124660-1434LWWWD
8New York Red Bulls2696113448-1433WWLDL
9FC Cincinnati258985461-733DDLLD
10New York City FC2688103934532LWLDD
11DC United2561183139-829LDWDL
12Toronto FC2661193949-1029LLWDD
13Columbus Crew2675143742-526WLLWL
14Atlanta United FC2675143043-1326WDLDL
15CF Montreal2656153153-2221LLLLL
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