Only a win will satisfy the Philadelphia Union supporters in this clash with Chicago Fire, having a healthy lead on the opposition in the Major League Soccer table.
It's no vacation for neither Philadelphia nor Chicago Fire as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Chicago Fire have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1200 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Philadelphia Union form and stats
8-1-0 is the performance here so far in the Major League Soccer, giving Philadelphia Union a total of 25 from their 9 games here. Outstanding results! Ever since the Portland Timbers game Philadelphia has been unbeatable here producing seven straight wins.
Philadelphia Union's previous game was a Major League Soccer match also played at home, ending 5-0 versus Toronto (placed 2nd). The home side are looking to build on that result. In the game before, an away victory match versus New England with a 2-1 scoreline.
As mentioned above, Philadelphia "killed" Toronto in their previous game. They need to reset completely for this one and beware of complacency.
There will be little rest for Philadelphia after this match as they are travelling to Columbus Crew for a Major League Soccer game in only four days.
Philadelphia are showing their attacking force in their league home games this season, scoring more than 2,5 goals per game on average (23 goals in 9 games). From these home matches, Philadelphia Union have conceded only 5 goals.
Chicago Fire form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Chicago Fire, who have the fewest points (3) away in Major League Soccer, so far with only 3 points returning home. The records show 0-3-5 (win-draw-lose).
Chicago delivered a 2-2 draw playing at home against New York RB (placed 7th) in their previous match; a Major League Soccer game. Preceding that match was the 2-2 draw at home vs Sporting KC.
The schedule is very tough for Chicago Fire now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Major League Soccer game at Nashville SC is waiting in only three days.
Many goals are not expected from the visiting Chicago as they have only managed to score 6 times from 8 away games in the league. It's worth mentioning that 3 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Chicago Fire have conceded 16 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: six wins for Philadelphia Union, one draw and three wins for Chicago Fire. Over 2,5 goals: seven times; under 2,5 goals: three games.Philadelphia Union missing players
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| Philadelphia Union | Chicago Fire | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 23 | 12 | 4 | Played | P | 2 | 8 | 19 |
| 14 | 10 | 4 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 44 | 28 | 12 | Scored | S | 1 | 6 | 26 |
| 20 | 8 | 2 | Conceded | C | 7 | 16 | 30 |
| 91% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 88% | 95% |
| 74% | 83% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 75% | 89% |
| 65% | 75% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 62% | 68% |
| 26% | 25% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 38% | 37% |
| 17% | 17% | 25% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 12% | 5% |
| 52% | 58% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 62% | 58% |
| 39% | 42% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 12% | 21% |
| 17% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 38% | 26% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 279 | 156 | 51 | Total Shots | T S | 30 | 100 | 233 |
| 113 | 63 | 18 | Shots on Target | S O | 5 | 24 | 73 |
| 39% | 44% | 67% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 20% | 25% | 36% |
- Chicago Fire has the fewest matches under the total-line (6) in Major League Soccer
- Chicago Fire has the fewest points (3) away in Major League Soccer
- Chicago Fire have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Chicago Fire have yet to win a game away.
- Philadelphia Union has the fewest conceded goals in the first half (5) in Major League Soccer
- Philadelphia Union has the most points (25) at home in Major League Soccer
- Philadelphia Union has the most scored goals (23) at home in Major League Soccer
- Philadelphia Union has the most scored goals (39) in Major League Soccer
- Philadelphia Union has the most scored goals in the second half (26) in Major League Soccer
- Philadelphia Union has the the best goal difference (+18) at home in Major League Soccer
- Philadelphia Union has the the best goal difference (+22) in Major League Soccer
- Philadelphia Union have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Philadelphia Union have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Philadelphia Union have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Chicago Fire have scored away.
- Philadelphia Union have scored in all their home matches so far.
- 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 | Philadelphia Union | 20 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 39 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 22 | 41 |
| 2 | Toronto | 20 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 30 | 22 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 41 |
| 3 | Columbus Crew | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 31 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 35 |
| 4 | Orlando City | 19 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 31 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 32 |
| 5 | New York City | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 27 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 30 |
| 6 | New England | 20 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 22 | 19 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 29 |
| 7 | New York RB | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 24 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 14 | -1 | 26 |
| 8 | Nashville SC | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 25 |
| 9 | Montreal Impact | 20 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 30 | 39 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 20 | -9 | 23 |
| 10 | Inter Miami | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 21 | 30 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 17 | -9 | 21 |
| 11 | Chicago Fire | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 26 | 30 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 16 | -4 | 21 |
| 12 | Atlanta United | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 24 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 12 | -5 | 19 |
| 13 | DC United | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 16 | -15 | 18 |
| 14 | Cincinnati | 20 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 31 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 22 | -20 | 16 |