Chicago Fire 0-1 Philadelphia Union

Current streaks

Recent form

Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire's recent form has been a rollercoaster of high-scoring affairs and mixed results. The Fire have been involved in a series of goal-laden matches, with an impressive 83% of their last six games seeing over 2.5 goals. Their attacking prowess is evident, netting a remarkable 18 goals in these fixtures, averaging 3 goals per game. A standout performance came in their 7-1 thrashing of DC United, showcasing their offensive capabilities. However, defensive frailties are apparent, with the Fire failing to keep a clean sheet in their last seven matches. Despite this, they've managed to secure four wins in their last six outings, including a notable US Open Cup victory against New England Revolution. Their current 10th position in the league table, with 25 points from 17 games, suggests there's room for improvement if they can maintain their goalscoring form while tightening up at the back.

Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union have shown impressive form recently, with a notable run of four consecutive wins before their most recent defeat. Their offensive prowess has been particularly striking, with two exceptionally high-scoring matches in the NPSL: an 8-0 victory against Electric City Shock and a 9-0 thrashing of Hershey. These results have contributed to an impressive goal-scoring average of 3.5 goals per game over their last six matches. Defensively, the Union have been equally solid, keeping four clean sheets and conceding only 0.67 goals per game during this period. Their position atop the league table with 37 points from 18 games further underscores their strong performance. Despite the recent loss to West Chester United, the Union's overall form suggests they are a formidable team in both league and cup competitions.

Recent home/away form

Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire's recent home form has been a mixed bag, with the team showing inconsistency in their performances. The Fire have managed two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six home matches, highlighting their struggle to maintain a consistent run of form. Notably, they've kept three clean sheets during this period, demonstrating some defensive resilience. However, their goal-scoring has been somewhat erratic, with a particularly impressive 4-0 victory over Detroit City in the US Open Cup standing out as their highest-scoring match. The Fire have struggled to find the back of the net in three of their six home games, failing to score in two goalless draws against Orlando City and Inter Miami. Despite their inconsistent form, Chicago Fire have managed to maintain a positive goal difference of 2 over these six matches, suggesting they are competitive even when not at their best.

Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union have shown mixed form in their recent away fixtures, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six matches. Despite their strong league position, their away performances have been inconsistent. The Union have managed to keep three clean sheets during this period, demonstrating their defensive prowess at times. However, they've also suffered some heavy defeats, most notably a 6-0 thrashing by West Chester United in the NPSL, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring game. Interestingly, their goal-scoring record has been modest, with just six goals in these six matches, averaging one goal per game. The team's ability to grind out results is evident in their 1-0 victories against Electric City Shock and Atlanta United, showcasing their capability to secure narrow wins on the road.