Key points
1. Philadelphia Union is predicted to win the game against Chicago Fire with h2h analysis favoring them.
2. Soccer Mole forecasts a 1-0 victory for Philadelphia Union due to their strong home record and consistent performance.
3. Philadelphia Union has a better historical record against Chicago Fire, with odds in their favor for the upcoming match.
4. Recent form favors Philadelphia Union, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses compared to Chicago Fire's 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their MLS outings.
Recent form
In their recent Major League Soccer outings, Philadelphia Union secured 2 wins, 1 draw, and suffered 2 losses. The team showed attacking prowess by scoring a total of 5 goals, averaging 1 goal per game, while also conceding 4 goals. Despite the mixed results, they managed to secure vital points to push their campaign forward. Notable wins include a 1-0 victory against New England Revolution and a 3-1 triumph over the same opponent. However, a 1-0 loss to FC Cincinnati and a narrow 2-1 defeat against New England Revolution highlighted areas for improvement in defense. Overall, Philadelphia Union's recent form reflects a competitive edge within the league.
W2 D1 L2
Goals scored: 5 (1 per game)
Goals conceded: 4 (0.8 per game)
Goal difference: 1
Points won: 7/15 (1.4 per game)
Both teams scored: 2 (40%)
In their recent MLS games, Chicago Fire secured two wins, drew one, and suffered three losses. They scored a total of 7 goals while conceding 9, resulting in a goal difference of -2. With an average of 1.17 goals scored per game and 1.5 goals conceded per game, their recent form has been inconsistent. Despite the positive results against Inter Miami and New York Red Bulls, the team struggled against Columbus Crew and New York City FC, highlighting the need for defensive improvements to complement their attacking prowess. Chicago Fire have collected 7 out of a possible 18 points from these fixtures.
W2 D1 L3
Goals scored: 7 (1.17 per game)
Goals conceded: 9 (1.5 per game)
Goal difference: -2
Points won: 7/18 (1.17 per game)
Both teams scored: 2 (33%)
Recent home/away form
In their recent home games, Philadelphia Union have shown consistent performance with two wins and four draws. The team has scored a total of 9 goals while conceding 6, resulting in a positive goal difference of +3. With an average of 1.5 goals scored per game and 1 goal conceded per game, Philadelphia Union have maintained a steady form. Their ability to secure points through draws has kept them unbeaten at home, collecting a total of 10 points from a possible 12 in their recent fixtures, showcasing their resilience on home turf.
W2 D4 L0
Goals scored: 9 (1.5 per game)
Goals conceded: 6 (1 per game)
Goal difference: 3
Points won: 10/18 (1.67 per game)
Both teams scored: 4 (67%)
In their recent away games, the Chicago Fire have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring only one goal in six matches while conceding a total of 11 goals. With one win, one draw, and four losses, their goal difference stands at -10. The team has managed to secure just one point per game on average during this period, resulting in a total of 4 points out of a possible 18. The Fire will need to focus on boosting their offensive capabilities and tightening up their defense in order to improve their away form and secure more positive results in upcoming matches.
W1 D1 L4
Goals scored: 1 (0.17 per game)
Goals conceded: 11 (1.83 per game)
Goal difference: -10
Points won: 4/18 (0.67 per game)
Both teams scored: 0 (0%)
Head-to-head
The head-to-head statistics between Philadelphia Union and Chicago Fire in the Major League Soccer (MLS) are as follows:
- Philadelphia Union has won 14 matches, Chicago Fire has won 10 matches, and they have drawn 8 matches.
- Philadelphia Union scores an average of 1.25 goals at home and 1.77 goals overall per match.
- Chicago Fire scores an average of 0.25 goals at home and 0.44 goals overall per match.
- Philadelphia Union is +43% better in terms of goals conceded, while Chicago Fire is +40% better in terms of goals scored.
- The over 0.5 goals statistic shows Philadelphia Union with a 90% chance of scoring at least one goal per match, and Chicago Fire with 90% for home games and 90% for away games.
- The over 1.5 goals statistic shows Philadelphia Union with a 70% chance of scoring two or more goals per match, and Chicago Fire with a 65% chance for home games and 65% for away games.
- The over 2.5 goals statistic shows Philadelphia Union with a 50% chance of scoring three or more goals per match, and Chicago Fire with 50% for home games and 50% for away games.
These stats are summarized from the search results provided by FootyStats, Oddspedia, and FCTables.com. The data indicate Philadelphia Union has had more success in terms of wins and goal-scoring compared to Chicago Fire in their MLS encounters.