Major League Soccer: Chicago Fire FC vs Philadelphia Union – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round of 16 match between Chicago Fire FC and Philadelphia Union and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Philadelphia Union go up against Chicago Fire FC this coming Saturday for a Major League Soccer meeting at a neutral venue.

Team form: Chicago Fire FC vs Philadelphia Union

Chicago Fire FC Form

Chicago Fire FC go into their upcoming match unbeaten in their previous three matches, which started off with a 2-2 draw against New England Revolution. They went on to beat Orlando City 3-1, before sharing the spoils with Philadelphia Union in a 2-2 draw. Chicago Fire FC won four of their previous six Major League Soccer games at the a neutral venue. They both drew and lost once, as they conceded ten and scored 14 goals.

Philadelphia Union Form

In their previous three matches, Philadelphia Union beat New York City FC 1-0, lost 2-0 against Charlotte FC and drew 2-2 with Chicago Fire FC. In their last six away matches in the Major League Soccer, Philadelphia Union won twice, while also recording one draw. They endured three defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying 11 goals conceded and eight scored.

Betting stats and facts for Chicago Fire FC and Philadelphia Union

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Chicago Fire FC and Philadelphia Union. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Chicago Fire FC vs Philadelphia Union

Hugo Cuypers has three strikes in six Major League Soccer matches for Chicago Fire FC, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Philadelphia Union. The visitors are looking to Indiana Vassilev, who has provided his team with three Major League Soccer goals.

Popular betting markets: Chicago Fire FC vs Philadelphia Union

Full-time result

Chicago Fire FC won six of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing two and losing two as well. Philadelphia Union won three from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost five in this run.

Both teams to score

Chicago Fire FC scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. Philadelphia Union got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 5 consecutive Chicago Fire FC games Chicago Fire FC managed to open the scoreline in no less than six of their previous 10 games. Their opponent from Philadelphia Union performed a similar feat as they scored the opener in eight of their last 10 games.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in nine of Chicago Fire FC’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 2.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Philadelphia Union, who managed to score 1.6 times in those matches. Chicago Fire FC’s last 5 matches had over 3.5 goals.