United States - MLSData current as of 17 July 2026

Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire: match statistics

135%(2.20)
X40%(3.30)
225%(3.45)

Philadelphia Union are displaying very poor home form with a record of 0 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses, resulting in a 0% home win rate. Nevertheless, the hosts show decent offensive metrics with an xG of 1.74 per home match and an average of 14.5 shots, suggesting potential for creating chances. Chicago Fire have an away record of 0-1-1, having not yet won on the road, but they have managed to keep clean sheets in 50% of matches and have slightly better overall form (0.8 PPG vs 0.2 PPG). Both teams struggle with efficiency (FTS% 50%), and the slight possession advantage for the visitors (53% vs 49%) along with similar xG Against values indicate a closely contested match. Considering the poor form of both teams, Chicago's high draw percentage on the road, and Philadelphia's tendency to create chances despite lacking results, the most likely scenario is a draw.

Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Philadelphia Union play Chicago Fire in MLS (United States). The match date is 21 March 2026 at 21:30. Final score: 1:2.

Current form

Philadelphia Union: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Chicago Fire: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.

Goal statistics

Philadelphia Union scores 1.20 and concedes 2.00 goals per match. Chicago Fire scores 1.93 and concedes 1.14. League average: 3.30 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Philadelphia Union 67%, Chicago Fire 57%. Over 2.5: Philadelphia Union 60%, Chicago Fire 71%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 62%.

xG, shots and style

Philadelphia Union has higher xG: 1.67 vs 1.64. Philadelphia Union: 14.9 shots per match, Chicago Fire: 14.9.

Match halves

Philadelphia Union: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 0.73. Chicago Fire: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 1.14.

Goals by minute

Philadelphia Union: 76-90+ (5 goals). Chicago Fire: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

MLS: 3.30 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 62%.

Head-to-head

No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.

Match description

Philadelphia Union are displaying very poor home form with a record of 0 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses, resulting in a 0% home win rate. Nevertheless, the hosts show decent offensive metrics with an xG of 1.74 per home match and an average of 14.5 shots, suggesting potential for creating chances. Chicago Fire have an away record of 0-1-1, having not yet won on the road, but they have managed to keep clean sheets in 50% of matches and have slightly better overall form (0.8 PPG vs 0.2 PPG). Both teams struggle with efficiency (FTS% 50%), and the slight possession advantage for the visitors (53% vs 49%) along with similar xG Against values indicate a closely contested match. Considering the poor form of both teams, Chicago's high draw percentage on the road, and Philadelphia's tendency to create chances despite lacking results, the most likely scenario is a draw.

Half-by-half

1 : 1
1st half
0 : 1
2nd half

Match statistics

47Possession (%)53
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
12Shots11
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
3Shots on target4
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
1.32xG1.22
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
6Corners2
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
48Dangerous attacks32
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
11Fouls15
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
1Cards3
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire

Pre-match profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
1.2Goals scored / match1.93
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
2Goals conceded / match1.14
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
46%Average possession53%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
4.33Shots on target / match5.21
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

14.93Shots per match14.86
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
4.33Shots on target5.21
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
8%Shot conversion13%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
46%Possession53%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
1.67xG for1.64
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
1.14xG against1.38
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire

Shooting quality

Philadelphia Union: AttackingChicago Fire: Attacking
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
Accuracy (shots on target)29%35%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.280.37

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Chicago Fire is 350% better for: last-5 form.

0.4 pts / match - Philadelphia Union · 1.8 pts / match - Chicago Fire

Philadelphia Union
DLLDL
No win in the last 5 matches
Season result split
7% W27% R67% P
Season (W-D-L)
1-4-10
0.47 pts / match · goal difference -12
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-2-3
0.40 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
0-3-3
Last 5 at home
0-3-2
LLDDD
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.8Goals conceded: 2.6xG: 1.88Opponent xG: 1.23BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 60%
Chicago Fire
LLWWW
Season result split
57% W14% R29% P
Season (W-D-L)
8-2-4
1.86 pts / match · goal difference +11
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-0-2
1.80 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
3-2-1
Last 5 away
3-2-0
DWDWW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.92Opponent xG: 1.35BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 80%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Chicago Fire is 61% better for: goals scored per match.

1.2 goals / match - Philadelphia Union · 1.93 goals / match - Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire is 75% better for: goals conceded per match.

2 goals / match - Philadelphia Union · 1.14 goals / match - Chicago Fire

Philadelphia Union scoring profile: mixed

Philadelphia Union scores in 67% of matches (10 of 15 matches), while Chicago Fire keeps a clean sheet in 43% (6 of 14 matches).

Chicago Fire scoring profile: very strong

Chicago Fire scores in 93% of matches (13 of 14 matches), while Philadelphia Union keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 15 matches).

18Goals scored (season)27
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
30Goals conceded (season)16
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
3.2Average goals in match3.07
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
9Goals scored (last 5)10
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
13Goals conceded (last 5)8
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire

How often they score at least...

67%1 goal93%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
27%2 goals57%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
20%3 goals29%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
7%4 goals7%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire

How often they concede at least...

87%1 goal57%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
60%2 goals36%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
27%3 goals21%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
13%4 goals0%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire

* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.

67%
Philadelphia Union - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.10 of 15 matches
61%
League average

Goal patterns

13%BTTS at half-time29%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
0%BTTS in both halves7%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
7%Scored in both halves36%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire

BTTS and goal count

60%Min. 3 goals and BTTS57%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS14%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
80%BTTS - last 580%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.

1st half

80%Min. 1 goal before half-time79%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
27%Min. 2 goals before half-time29%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
7%Min. 3 goals before half-time14%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire

2nd half

73%Min. 1 goal after half-time79%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
53%Min. 2 goals after half-time50%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
20%Min. 3 goals after half-time36%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire

Match halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Chicago Fire is 134% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

0.73 pts / match - Philadelphia Union · 1.71 pts / match - Chicago Fire

Philadelphia Union - half-time state
13% leading33% draw53% trailing
Chicago Fire - half-time state
43% leading43% draw14% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

0.73Points per match (1st half)1.71
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
0.47Goals scored (1st half)0.79
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
1Goals conceded (1st half)0.5
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
1.47Average goals (1st half)1.29
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
33%Clean sheet before half-time57%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
73%No goal before half-time36%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire

After half-time (2nd half)

1Points per match (2nd half)1.5
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
0.73Goals scored (2nd half)1.14
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
1Goals conceded (2nd half)0.64
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
1.73Average goals (2nd half)1.79
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
40%Clean sheet after half-time64%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
53%No goal after half-time36%
Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire

Philadelphia Union - second-half results

20% W40% R40% P
11
Half-time points
7
Half-time goals
-8
Goal difference (1st half)
15
Second-half points
-4
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.73
PPG before half-time
Lead holding54%

Leads at half-time in 13% of matches and wins 7%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.

Defence after half-time0.0

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Chicago Fire - second-half results

43% W21% R36% P
24
Half-time points
11
Half-time goals
+4
Goal difference (1st half)
21
Second-half points
+7
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.71
PPG before half-time
Lead holding133%

Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 57%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.1

Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Philadelphia Union - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.001.40
Goals scored / match1.00.8
Goals conceded / match1.41.2
Average goals in match2.42.0
1 goal80%80%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet40%40%
No goal60%60%
Goal difference-2-2
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 20% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 5
Chicago Fire - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.001.80
Goals scored / match0.81.2
Goals conceded / match1.00.6
Average goals in match1.81.8
1 goal100%100%
2 goals40%40%
3 goals20%40%
Clean sheet20%60%
No goal40%20%
Goal difference-1+3
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 0% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 4

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Philadelphia Union
ScoredConceded
2
3
0-15
1
7
16-30
4
5
31-45
3
4
46-60
3
4
61-75
5
7
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

Chicago Fire
ScoredConceded
3
0
0-15
5
1
16-30
3
6
31-45
3
1
46-60
6
1
61-75
7
7
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

3.13
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.2 : 2.0
Estimated goal split
home : away
95%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
62%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
62%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
2%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 50 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Philadelphia Union

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.53
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-1.33
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-4.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.47
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.86
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
62%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
146%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.07
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
28% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 11% come in the first quarter-hour.
28%

Chicago Fire

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.26
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.53
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-5.1 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.29
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.24
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
141%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
59%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.06
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
26% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 11% come in the first quarter-hour.
26%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).

Teams vs league

Philadelphia UnionLigaChicago Fire
Average goals in match 3.203.30 3.07
Both teams scored 67%61% 57%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 60%62% 71%
Clean sheets 13%21% 43%
Goal before half-time 80%78% 79%
Goal after half-time 73%80% 79%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

3.30
Average goals per match
61%
Both teams scored
62%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
21%
Clean sheets
1.94
Home goals / match
1.37
Away goals / match
+42%
Home attack advantage
+29%
Home defence advantage
+18%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
78%
1 goal
45%
2 goals
21%
3 goals
6%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
80%
1 goal
52%
2 goals
25%
3 goals
12%
4 goals

FAQ

What was the result of Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire?

The MLS match finished Philadelphia Union 1:2 Chicago Fire. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire?

Philadelphia Union score 1.20 goals per game on average and Chicago Fire 1.93. The MLS average is 3.30 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Philadelphia Union's matches and 57% of Chicago Fire's.

What form are Philadelphia Union and Chicago Fire in?

Over the last 5 games Philadelphia Union have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Chicago Fire 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire?

The statistical background for Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.