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

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round of 16 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 on Sunday for a Major League Soccer meeting at Subaru Park.

Form: Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire FC

Philadelphia Union Form

In their last three matches, Philadelphia Union beat DC United by 0-6 and New York City FC by 1-0, before losing against Charlotte FC by 2-0. Philadelphia Union have been in potent form at Subaru Park, winning no less than five of the past six Major League Soccer matches here. They remained without defeat, as they drew once, hammered in 12 goals while letting in three.

Chicago Fire FC Form

Chicago Fire FC have two draws and a win to show from their previous three matches. They started with a 2-2 draw with Toronto FC. This was followed by another draw with New England Revolution, this time 2-2, before they outclassed Orlando City by 3-1. Chicago Fire FC managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Major League Soccer away matches, in which they scored 14 while also conceding 11 times. They also experienced two draws and one defeat.

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.

Players on top: Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire FC

Scoring seven goals during a Major League Soccer campaign is just the sort of form, every club adores in a player. Bruno Damiani is out to extend his current momentum, and the upcoming game should be a good opportunity to add another goal to his name. Picking Bruno Damiani to score seems like a no-brainer currently.

Popular markets: Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire FC

Full-time result

Philadelphia Union won seven of their last 10 matches on home soil, drew three and lost none. Chicago Fire FC won five games, drew two and lost three in their last 10 away games across all tournaments. Philadelphia Union are on an amazing streak of now 19 games at home in a row without defeat. Chicago Fire FC didn’t lose any of their previous 6 outings.

Both teams to score

Philadelphia Union scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Chicago Fire FC scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. Philadelphia Union have won to nil in 3 consecutive home games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Chicago Fire FC games. Philadelphia Union managed to open the scoreline in no less than seven of their previous 10 games. Their opponent from Chicago Fire FC performed a similar feat as they scored the opener in seven of their last 10 games.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in four of Philadelphia Union’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in nine of the last ten games for Chicago Fire FC, who managed to hit the net 2.4 times on average in these games. Chicago Fire FC’s last 4 matches had over 3.5 goals.