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

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 5 match between Philadelphia Union and Chicago Fire FC and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

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

Philadelphia Union are rock bottom having failed to claim a single point from four matches in this season. Following their four encounters Chicago Fire FC managed to scrape together four points which hands them a ranking as number 7 in the Major League Soccer standings.

Form: Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire FC

Philadelphia Union Form

Philadelphia Union only added a single draw to their account in their last three games, where they lost 0-1 and 3-1 against CF America and Atlanta United respectively. At least they managed a 1-1 draw with CF America. Philadelphia Union won three of their previous six matches at Subaru Park in the Major League Soccer. They drew zero and suffered three defeats, scoring nine goals to eight against.

Chicago Fire FC Form

Chicago Fire FC have been inconsistent in their last three matches. They claimed a 3-0 win against CF Montreal, before drawing 0-0 with Columbus Crew. This little streak came to an end, when DC United proved too strong in a 1-2 defeat for Chicago Fire FC. In their last six away matches in the Major League Soccer, Chicago Fire FC won twice, while also recording two draws. They endured two defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying 13 goals conceded and 15 scored.

Betting stats for Philadelphia Union and Chicago Fire FC

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

In-form players: Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire FC

Having scored just once lately in the Major League Soccer, Indiana Vassilev will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Chicago Fire FC hope Hugo Cuypers can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of three Major League Soccer goals in his last six Major League Soccer games.

Popular betting markets: Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire FC

Full-time result

Philadelphia Union won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Subaru Park. They drew two and lost four as well, while Chicago Fire FC won three of their last 10 games away. They drew four and lost three. Philadelphia Union lost their previous 5 matches. Philadelphia Union have not lost to Chicago Fire FC in 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Philadelphia Union only scored the first goal of the match in two out of their last ten games. Chicago Fire FC scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Chicago Fire FC should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Saturday, as Philadelphia Union only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Chicago Fire FC claimed two clean sheets in their last 10 games. Philadelphia Union have scored in 20 consecutive home meetings with Chicago Fire FC.

Total goals

Philadelphia Union saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in nine of the last ten matches that Chicago Fire FC played across all tournaments. They scored 1.9 times on average in the process.