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The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another set of matches this week as Chicago Fire take on an impressive Philadelphia Union side in an important encounter at Soldier Field on Wednesday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union Preview
Philadelphia Union are in 12th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have not been at their best this season. The Union slumped to a 4-2 defeat at the hands of CF Montreal in their previous game and have a point to prove this week.
Chicago Fire, on the other hand, are rooted to the bottom of the league table and have struggled over the past year. The home side suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Chicago Fire last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
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Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Philadelphia Union have a good recent record against Chicago Fire and have won 16 out of the 35 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Chicago Fire's 10 victories.
- Chicago Fire have lost only two of their last 12 matches at home against Philadelphia Union in MLS in a run dating back to the start of the 2014 season and have won six of these games.
- Chicago Fire conceded two goals from the penalty spot against Seattle Sounders last week - the fourth time they have conceded two such goals in a single game in MLS since the beginning of last season.
- Philadelphia Union have lost their last four games in MLS - their joint-longest such streak in a single season of the competition.
Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union Prediction
Philadelphia Union have failed to meet expectations over the past year and will need to resolve several issues in the coming weeks. The Union have managed to find the back of the net regularly but will need to be more robust in their own half on Wednesday.
Chicago Fire have also struggled this year and will face a strong opponent this week. Philadelphia Union are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Chicago Fire 1-2 Philadelphia Union
Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Philadelphia Union to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Philadelphia Union to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Tai Baribo to score - Yes
