Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union Predictions

Fire and Union both capable of scoring

This midweek clash between Chicago Fire and Philadelphia Union at Soldier Field is likely to see both teams find the net. Six of the last eight MLS meetings between these sides have ended with both teams scoring.

Philadelphia Union have 12 points more than Chicago Fire in the standings, with 11 wins, four draws and three losses, while the hosts have seven wins, four draws and six defeats.

Chicago Fire have won four of their last six MLS matches, including a 4-1 win over Charlotte, while Philadelphia Union are unbeaten in ten straight games.

Philadelphia Union beat Charlotte 2-1 two weeks ago, in a result that kept up their recent trend of matches with both teams scoring.

Both teams have been struggling defensively. Chicago Fire have conceded 31 goals in 17 games this season, while Philadelphia Union have failed to keep a clean sheet in nine of their last 11 MLS matches against Chicago Fire.

Both teams have scored in six of Philadelphia Union’s last eight MLS matches and Chicago Fire have seen goals at both ends in 14 of their 17 games this season. No MLS team has played more games in which both sides have scored than Chicago Fire.

Philadelphia Union will expect to get on the scoresheet, having scored three or more goals in six of their 18 MLS games this season. Only three sides have netted more than their 34 goals.

It could be hard to separate these two sides, with the 1-1 draw looking like a decent correct-score bet.

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Edited by Mark Langdon