Philadelphia Union v Chicago Fire: MLS Action on Match-day 35

Sunday MLS action from Subaru Park, as Union take on Chicago.

Sunday’s clash at Subaru Park- sees eighth placed Chicago, travel to first-placed Union in the MLS.

Philadelphia Union will be under pressure to remain top, going into the match

Union will be hoping to increase their row, after victories over both Cincinnati and Houston Dynamo.

Also, League leaders Union keep finding ways to win, having secured five victories in their last six meetings is astonishing this season. With 0 wins, 0 losses and 0 draws for a total of 45 points so far this season, they have secured the top spot in the MLS.

Union will welcome Chicago to Subaru Park, safe in the knowledge that their home record this season is outstanding. This is further strengthened by their good home results, as they have won seven meetings and drawn five matches in the 12fixtures they’ve played so far this season.

A victory for Philadelphia Union would be a huge boost, giving them the chance to stay on top of the table and put additional pressure to their closest rivals.

This season’s MLS campaign, has so far seen Chicago Fire achieve 30 points

This match gives Ezra Hendrickson’s Chicago 90 minutes to get their season back on track. Their last outing resulted in a 2-3 loss to Charlotte FC, with a 0-0 draw against Atlanta United before that. Only a positive result will be good enough.

Also, Chicago keep finding ways to win, having secured four victories in their last five matches is astonishing this season. With 30 points, they currently sit eighth in the League. The breakdown for the team’s record is 0 wins, 0 losses and 0 draws.

With a poor record on the road, which amounts to three wins, two draws, and seven losses, it is hard to predict a positive outcome for Chicago as they travel once more.

Winning this fixture will see Chicago Fire on 33 points.

Philadelphia Union v Chicago Fire – Head-to-Head.

Regarding their historical duels Union and Chicago have faced each other 29 times in the past, with the balance of wins sitting in Union’s favour (12 – 10). Also, five of the past nine games between Union and Chicago have resulted in a Union win. The last time both teams met in this competition was June 2022 and the score line ended up with a 1-0 win for Philadelphia Union.