Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire: match statistics
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
Game details
Philadelphia Union played against Chicago Fire in MLS (United States). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Philadelphia Union has 0 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. Chicago Fire has 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Philadelphia Union scores 0.50 goals per game and allows 1.75. Chicago Fire scores 1.25 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.90 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Philadelphia Union's games and 50% of Chicago Fire's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 75%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 58% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Philadelphia Union has the higher season xG average, 1.62 to 1.43 per game. Philadelphia Union takes 13.8 shots per game, while Chicago Fire takes 11.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Philadelphia Union leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Chicago Fire leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
Philadelphia Union's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). For Chicago Fire, it is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 2.90 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 58% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
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.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Philadelphia Union | Chicago Fire | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.14 | 0.26 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how 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 150% better for: goals scored per game.
0.5 goals / game - Philadelphia Union · 1.25 goals / game - Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire is 75% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.75 goals / game - Philadelphia Union · 1 goals / game - Chicago Fire
Philadelphia Union scores in 50% of games (2 of 4 meczów), while Chicago Fire keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 meczów).
Chicago Fire scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while Philadelphia Union keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Philadelphia Union
Over / Under - Chicago Fire
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when 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 700% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.25 pts / game - Philadelphia Union · 2 pts / game - Chicago Fire
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Philadelphia Union - second-half results
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Chicago Fire - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 25%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.25 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 25% | 25% |
| No goal | 100% | 50% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.5 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 75% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Philadelphia Union
Chicago Fire
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| Philadelphia Union | Liga | Chicago Fire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.25 | 2.90 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 48% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 58% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 28% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 72% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 85% | ▼ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
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 0.50 goals per game on average and Chicago Fire 1.25. The MLS average is 2.90 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Philadelphia Union's matches and 50% of Chicago Fire's.
What form are Philadelphia Union and Chicago Fire in?
Over the last 5 games Philadelphia Union have a 0-0-4 record (0.00 points per game) and Chicago Fire 1-1-2 (1.00 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.