04.07.02024, 03:30
Soldier Field, Chicago, USA
Chicago Fire are back for another round of MLS actions this week as they prepare to host Philadelphia Union at the Soldier Field. The mood at the Chicago team had been low following 2 poor results in their last 2 games and they are eager to get things right against Philadelphia Union. And Philadelphia Union are still stuck in the losing cycle, as they suffered yet another defeat in their last game against CF Montreal. Philadelphia Union are currently going through their worst spell in recent times and they will be working tirelessly to turn their results around against Chicago Fire.
Current standing shows Philadelphia Union is 12th on the western conference table with 20 points and Chicago Fire is 15th with 18 points.
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Chicago Fire are back once again in the poor run after losing their last game against Seattle Sounders. They had back-to-back wins last month against LA Galaxy and Toronto FC, and they hoped to build on that run, but they fell to back-to-back defeats. Chicago Fire are desperate to turn their results around and get back to working their way up the bottom of the table. They will be fighting against Philadelphia Union in the upcoming game.
Chicago Fire’s form shows 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in 5 matches (DWWLL), and 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats at home (LLLDW). In their last 10 matches, Chicago Fire recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats (LLLLDDWWLL).
Chicago Fire lost 2-1 to Seattle Sounders in their last match. Chicago Fire got the opening goal in the 30th minute through Maren Haile-Selassie and then they lost Carlos Teran 9 minutes later due to an injury. In the second half, Seattle Sounders turned the game around with 2 goals from the penalty spot in the 57th and 90+3 minutes. Chicago Fire had the following stat: 48% possession, 2 big chances, 5 goalkeeper saves, 2 corner kicks and 4 shots on target.
Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union’s performances this season have been nothing short of disappointing and there’s little hope they will be able to really turn things around before the end of the season. They lost their last game against CF Montreal away from home and that was their 4th defeat in a row. For Philadelphia Union every game is crucial and a win is the only result that is important to them.
Philadelphia Union’s stat has been poor, as they had 1 draw and 4 losses in 5 matches (DLLLL), their winless run also extends to their last 7 matches (DDDLLLL). Their away form also shows 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses (DWDLL). Across 10 matches, Philadelphia Union recorded 1 win, 3 draws and 6 losses (LLWDDDLLLL).
Philadelphia Union lost 4-2 to CF Montreal in their last match. Philadelphia won the first half by 2-1 goals from Quinn Sullivan (29’) and Jesus Bueno (41’). Montreal equalized in the 56th minute and then added 2 extra goals in the 89th and 92nd minutes. In the end, Philadelphia’s stats was: - 36% possession, 1 big chance, 2 goalkeeper saves, 3 corner kicks and 5 shots on target.
Head to Head
In the last 20 meetings between Chicago Fire and Philadelphia Union, Philadelphia won 10 matches, Chicago Fire won 5 and 5 matches ended as a draw.
H2H Streaks
Philadelphia Union is unbeaten in the last 4 matches
Chicago Fire is without a clean sheet in the last 4 matches
Both teams scored in 5/7 matches
Chicago Fire scored first in 5/7 matches
7/9 matches ended with more than 4.5 cards
5/7 matches ended with more than 10.5 corners
Expert Betting Tips
Chicago Fire FC are more likely to get a win in this fixture against Philadelphia Union, despite being bottom of the table. Philadelphia Union are just too poor at the moment and it’s a huge risk to pick them against any other team. Chicago Fire will need to put in a good performance if they are serious about winning against the Philadelphia Union. But they are closer to a victory than the Philadelphia Union.
- 3 Way Total Over 2 Goals at 1.666 Odds
- Chicago Fire or Philadelphia Union to Win and Over 1.5 Goals at 1.60 Odds
- More than 2.5 Goals at 1.65 Odds
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