Philadelphia Union (4-8-8) travel to face off against Chicago Fire (4-10-6) on Wednesday, July 3rd. This match will be played at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. Both Philadelphia Union and Chicago Fire will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous matches. The match is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET.

Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire

Philadelphia Union Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Philadelphia Union will be looking to bounce back from a 4-2 loss to CF Montréal. This match was played on the Union’s opponent’s pitch, and they went off at +163 on the money line. The six goals easily surpassed the over/under line of 2.5 goals.

On offense, the Union was led by Quinn Sullivan and Jesús Daniel Bueno, who each scored a goal. Sullivan took a total of three shots and three shots on goal, with Bueno only needing to take one shot to find the back of the net.

Defensively, the Union allowed four goals on Montréal’s five shots on goal. Andrew Rick made two saves on the match, and the Union’s defense blocked one shot while intercepting 14 passes.

The Philadelphia Union are in desperate need of a win, as they have dropped four straight matches. Overall, they are 4-8-8, which has them in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. On the road, they have been solid, going 3-2-5, but have struggled mightily at home, posting a record of 1-6-3. Following this match against the Chicago Fire, they will return home to take on the New York Red Bulls on July 6th.

Chicago Fire Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Chicago Fire will be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to the Seattle Sounders. This match was played on the road, and the Fire went into the match as the +440 underdog. The three combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 2.5 goals.

Chicago’s attack took a total of nine shots, four of which were on target. The midfielders Maren Haile-Selassie and Gaston Gimenez were the only two players to register a point, with Haile-Selassie scoring on his third shot.

On the defensive end, the Fire allowed a total of 13 shots and five shots on target. Christopher Brady finished with five saves on the seven shots he faced. The Chicago defense as a whole blocked three shots and intercepted 10 passes.

Through 20 matches, the Chicago Fire have a record of 4-10-6, which has them sitting in 15th place in the Eastern Conference. They have dropped their last two matches, including a 2-1 loss to the Seattle Sounders on June 30th. On the season, they have been favored in eight matches, going 3-4-1, while they have been the underdog in 12 matches, going 1-6-5. After this match, they will hit the road to take on the San Jose Earthquakes on July 8th.

Philadelphia Union Offense Breakdown

The Philadelphia Union’s offense has been solid this season, as they are 9th in MLS with 1.6 goals per match. Dániel Gazdag is the team’s top scorer, as his 10 goals are 10th in MLS. He also leads the Union in shots on goal, which is 20th in the league. Quinn Sullivan is the team’s leader in assists, as his five assists are 20th in MLS. His two goals are 3rd on the team and 144th in the league.

Chicago Fire Offense Breakdown

The Chicago Fire have struggled to find the back of the net this season, scoring just 1.2 goals per match, which is 23rd in the MLS. Hugo Cuypers has been their top scorer, finding the back of the net seven times, which is 25th in the league. He also leads the team in shots on goal, which is 18th in the MLS. Fabian Herbers has been the team’s leader in assists, with four, which is 29th in the league. He has also scored twice this season.

Philadelphia Union Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against the Chicago Fire, the Philadelphia Union’s defense is struggling, as they have given up 10 goals over their last three matches. This includes allowing four goals to both CF Montréal and FC Cincinnati, who are both in the bottom half of the league in scoring. On the season, the Union’s defense is 21st in goals allowed, and they are also 23rd in goals allowed. Keeper Oliver Semmle is 22nd in clean sheets and 21st in saves.

Chicago Fire Defense Breakdown

When looking at the Chicago Fire’s defense, they are currently 24th in the MLS, allowing 1.8 goals per match. However, they have been better of late, allowing just 1.7 goals per match over their last six matches. This includes allowing just two goals to the Seattle Sounders, who are 20th in scoring. Christopher Brady is the team’s top goalkeeper, and he is 29th in clean sheets this season with just two. Overall, the Fire’s defense has struggled, but they have been better of late.

Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire Prediction

Coming into this match, both the Chicago Fire and Philadelphia Union are near the bottom of the league in terms of shooting percentage. Our projections have this one ending in a 1-1 draw, with Xherdan Shaqiri having the best chance to score a goal for the Fire. Looking at the matchup, both teams are in the top five in terms of interceptions, but Philadelphia is also one of the top teams in the MLS in blocked shots.

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