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Chicago Fire invite Philadelphia Union to Soldier Field in the MLS Eastern Conference on Wednesday. Philadelphia are atop the Eastern Conference with 37 points, while the hosts have 25 points and are 10th.
The Fire's two-game winning streak ended with a 2-0 home loss to Nashville earlier this month, not scoring for the first time in eight games.
Philadelphia, meanwhile, are on a 12-game unbeaten streak across competitions, beating Charlotte 2-1 at home in their previous outing. Jesús Bueno broke the deadlock late in the first half before Wilfried Zaha pulled Charlotte level in the 78th minute. Substitute Markus Adeniyi Anderson Adedeji bagged a stoppage-time winner for Philadelphia.
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Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths 36 times across competitions, with Philaldepha leading 16-11.
- Chicago are unbeaten in three league meetings against Union, winning one, a 4-3 home win in July.
- Chicago have scored 35 times in 17 league games, one more than the Union.
- Four of their last five meetings have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Philadelphia are unbeaten in four away games in the MLS, winning three and keeping two clean sheets.
- The Fire have one win at home in MLS this season.
- Chicago have six wins in their last eight games, losing two.
Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union Prediction
The Fire have scored at least thrice in four of their last six games across competitions and will look to build on that form. They are unbeaten in three games in the fixture, scoring eight times.
Chris Brady remains with the USA national team at the CONCACAF Gold Cup, so Jeffrey Gal could start between the sticks.
The Union, meanwhile, are on an undefeated run, scoring at least twice in nine of their last 12 games. They are winless in four away meetings against the Fire but have scored eight times.
This season's top scorer, Tai Baribo, is sidelined with an injury, while Andre Blake and Quinn Sullivan are on national duty at the Gold Cup.
Both teams will look to resume their league campaign after the break on a positive note. Two of their last three meetings have ended in draws, so another stalemate could ensue.
Prediction: Chicago 2-2 Philadelphia
Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes
Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
