Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia – Philadelphia Union will seek to stay atop the Eastern Conference by beating Chicago Fire on Thursday. The hosts might climb off the bottom if they win two straight at home.

After snapping a 10-game winless streak with a 1-0 win over DC United at home, Chicago Fire lost 2-0 at Houston Dynamo last weekend. Despite 17 chances on goal, Chicago couldn’t break Houston’s backline, and the hosts scored twice in the first half.

Ezra Hendrickson’s team is nine points behind the playoffs and tied for last with DC United. If they want to finish in the top seven for the first time since 2017, they must improve rapidly.

Chicago has scored 14 goals in 16 league matches this season, the fewest of all 28 MLS teams. The Fire have scored in four of their last five matches against Philadelphia, winning once. Chicago’s 2-0 triumph over the Union in September 2019 is their sole win in nine competitive meetings.

Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia – Betting Analysis

Last Saturday, Philadelphia upset NYCFC 2-1 at home. The Union had won only once in their previous 10 matches, lost two, and drawn seven. They won three key points to overtake their title rivals to the top.

Valentin Castellanos’ 89th-minute penalty equalized Mikael Uhre’s ninth-minute opener, but Cory Burke’s 96th-minute winner gave the hosts the win. Jim Curtin’s side is two points ahead of NYCFC in the Eastern Conference despite having a game in hand.

Philadelphia has three straight games against the Eastern Conference’s bottom three teams, starting Thursday at Chicago. The Union have only won one of their past six road games, but a win at Soldier Field will keep them on top.

Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia – Head -to- Head

Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia
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Our Prediction: Away Win or Draw

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