There should be a significant difference in quality between these teams based on table positions so far, with Philadelphia Union leading Chicago Fire by 12 points.
- Philadelphia Union have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (4) in Major League Soccer
- Chicago Fire have the most conceded goals in the first half (14) in Major League Soccer
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
It's time to recharge all electronic entertainment devices for Chicago Fire, who are travelling more than 1200 kilometers to play this game.
Philadelphia Union form and stats
The story so far in the Major League Soccer for Philadelphia Union at their home stadium (Subaru Park) is 4 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. Ever since the New England game Philadelphia Union has been unbeatable here at Subaru Park producing four straight wins.
Philadelphia drew their last game, 1-1 away at Inter Miami (placed 14th). Kacper Przybyłko, who plays in attack, was the top performer for the team in that game, scoring a rating of 7.7 (out of 10). Przybyłko scored one goal, hit one key pass and dribled passed the opponent 1 of 1 times.
A defeat was the result before that one, 1-2 away at Orlando City.The hosts are favourites to win this game, with an estimated chance of about 55-60% of that outcome. Earlier Philadelphia matches with similar probabilities have ended with four wins, one draw and two defeats (from seven games).
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Major League Soccer game versus Toronto in only three days. This game is also played here at Subaru Park.
Philadelphia are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 9 goals in 7 games. Philadelphia are not conceding a lot of goals here at Subaru Park in the league, averaging less than one per game. The total is 6 from 7 matches.
Chicago Fire form and stats
The manager R. Wicky is not happy with the away performances in the Major League Soccer so far, as all 5 matches have been lost. Bitter travels for Chicago Fire as they have lost five games in a row away from home. The last time they avoided an away-from-home loss was the Atlanta United match.
Chicago failed to get anything from their last game, a Major League Soccer home match vs Toronto (placed 11th) that ended with defeat 1-2. Midfielder Álvaro Medrán was the best performer of that match, with a rating of 9.3. Medrán scored one goal, hit eight key passes and had 58 successful passes (of 66 total).
A 2-2 draw was the result before that, hosting DC United.Looking at the earlier recent performances of Chicago Fire when being an outsider away as they are today, we find seven matches with the visitors losing seven times, drawing zero and winning zero games.
A quick return to home after this game, as Chicago Fire are hosting New York City in the Major League Soccer only three days away.
Chicago Fire are seemingly not capable of scoring regularly on their travels in the league. They have only managed 2 goals from 5 away games. People interested in "over 2,5 goals" betting will like to know that Chicago concede an average of more than 2,5 goals per away match all on their own.
Head 2 Head
The two sides played each other earlier this season: Chicago Fire - Philadelphia 3-3. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: seven - one - two (Philadelphia wins - draws - Chicago Fire wins). As for goals, seven matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), three had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  K. Przybyłko 6 goals |  C. Burke 4 goals | S. Santos Gomes 3 goals |
Philadelphia Union missing players
Chicago Fire missing players
| Philadelphia Union | Chicago Fire | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 7 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 5 | 15 |
| 6 | 4 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| 20 | 9 | 1 | Scored | S | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| 16 | 6 | 2 | Conceded | C | 5 | 13 | 27 |
| 94% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 69% | 71% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 80% | 73% |
| 38% | 43% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 40% | 53% |
| 12% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 40% | 40% |
| 6% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 100% | 20% | 13% |
| 50% | 43% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 40% | 47% |
| 38% | 43% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| 19% | 14% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 60% | 40% |
| 4.9 | 5.1 | 9 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4 | 3.4 | 6.1 |
| 5.8 | 5.9 | 1 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 7 | 5 | 4.9 |
| 2.1 | 1.6 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2 | 1.9 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 12.4 | 11 | 12 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 13 | 12 | 15.7 |
| 3.9 | 3 | 2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 2.6 | 4.9 |
| 32% | 43% | 50% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 15% | 23% |
- Chicago Fire have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Chicago Fire have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- Chicago Fire have lost all their away matches so far.
- Chicago Fire have the fewest points (0) away in Major League Soccer
- Chicago Fire have the most conceded goals in the first half (14) in Major League Soccer
- Chicago Fire have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Chicago Fire haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Philadelphia Union have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Philadelphia Union have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Chicago Fire have scored away.
- Philadelphia Union have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (4) in Major League Soccer
- Philadelphia Union haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | New England | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 33 |
| 2 | Nashville SC | 15 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 24 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 26 |
| 3 | Orlando City | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 25 |
| 4 | Philadelphia Union | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 24 |
| 5 | Columbus Crew | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 24 |
| 6 | New York City | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 23 |
| 7 | Montreal Impact | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 22 |
| 8 | DC United | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 21 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 20 |
| 9 | New York RB | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 18 |
| 10 | Atlanta United | 15 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -4 | 14 |
| 11 | Toronto | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 32 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 23 | -12 | 13 |
| 12 | Cincinnati | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 20 | -12 | 13 |
| 13 | Chicago Fire | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 27 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 13 | -10 | 12 |
| 14 | Inter Miami | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 23 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -13 | 9 |