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
Key match information
Philadelphia Union played Chicago Fire in MLS (United States). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Philadelphia Union: 0-0-4, 0.00 points/match. Chicago Fire: 1-1-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Philadelphia Union scores 0.50 and concedes 1.75 goals per match. Chicago Fire scores 1.25 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.90 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Philadelphia Union 50%, Chicago Fire 50%. Over 2.5: Philadelphia Union 50%, Chicago Fire 75%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 58%.
xG, shots and style
Philadelphia Union has higher xG: 1.62 vs 1.43. Philadelphia Union: 13.8 shots per match, Chicago Fire: 11.5.
Match halves
Philadelphia Union: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.50. Chicago Fire: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.75.
Goals by minute
Philadelphia Union: 76-90+ (2 goals). Chicago Fire: 76-90+ (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 2.90 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 58%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what 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.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 match.
0.5 goals / match - Philadelphia Union · 1.25 goals / match - Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire is 75% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.75 goals / match - Philadelphia Union · 1 goals / match - Chicago Fire
Philadelphia Union scores in 50% of matches (2 of 4 matches), while Chicago Fire keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 matches).
Chicago Fire scores in 75% of matches (3 of 4 matches), while Philadelphia Union keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
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.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Philadelphia Union
Over / Under - Chicago Fire
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Philadelphia Union · 2 pts / match - Chicago Fire
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Philadelphia Union - second-half results
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Chicago Fire - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 25%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 1.0 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.25 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Philadelphia Union
Chicago Fire
* 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 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 in match | ▼ 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.