1 : 0
  • 20 July 2025, Houston Dynamo vs Philadelphia Union, 1-1, Draw
  • 16 July 2025, Philadelphia Union vs Montreal Impact, 2-1, Win
  • 12 July 2025, Philadelphia Union vs New York Red Bulls, 2-0, Win
  • 06 July 2025, Nashville SC vs Philadelphia Union, 1-0, Lose
  • 29 June 2025, Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union, 1-0, Lose
Philadelphia Union
Home
  • 27 July 2025, Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls, 1-0, Win
  • 19 July 2025, Montreal Impact vs Chicago Fire, 0-2, Win
  • 16 July 2025, Atlanta United FC vs Chicago Fire, 2-2, Draw
  • 13 July 2025, Chicago Fire vs San Diego FC, 1-2, Lose
  • 05 July 2025, FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire, 2-1, Lose
Chicago Fire
Away
MLS
MLS, USA

The MLS match between Philadelphia Union and Chicago Fire on 12th March 2023 was a tight encounter, with Philadelphia Union grinding out a narrow 1-0 victory over their rivals. The key factor in the match, as reflected in the statistical data provided, seemed to be discipline with both teams incurring numerous yellow cards. Even so, the data also highlighted Philadelphia Union’s stronger performance in crucial areas – such as more effective defence and exploitation of corner kick opportunities.

The number of yellow cards was notably high, with Philadelphia Union collecting 5 and Chicago Fire 4. This not only disrupted the flow of the match but ended up being costly for Chicago Fire, who had two players sent off for a second bookable offence.

The match swung in Philadelphia Union’s favour largely in the second half. The solitary goal of the match was scored at 01:29:33 in the second half, putting the home team ahead. Bearing in mind that Philadelphia Union also received two of their yellow cards in the second half at 01:13:47 and 01:10:13, the goal can be seen as a moment of triumph in an otherwise tension-filled part of the game.

The match-data shows that Philadelphia Union made use of their set-piece opportunities more effectively. They had 6 corner kicks compared to Chicago Fire’s 2, showing superiority in this facet of the match. This pressure and forced initiative by Philadelphia would have stretched Chicago’s defence, creating space and opportunities for a much-needed breakthrough.

In conclusion, there were several aspects of Philadelphia Union's play that, combined with the issue of discipline for both teams, led to their 1-0 win. The goal in the second half, the defensive stability shown by conceding fewer corner kicks, and the ability to exploit set pieces were all instrumental in securing this victory against Chicago Fire. Chicago's two red cards also undoubtedly affected their ability to compete on an equal footing, impacting both their defensive solidity and offensive prowess.

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Form Guide

Draw1-1Houston Dynamo vs Philadelphia Union
Win2-1Philadelphia Union vs Montreal Impact
Win2-0Philadelphia Union vs New York Red Bulls
Lose1-0Nashville SC vs Philadelphia Union
Lose1-0Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
5:4
GOALS / MATCH
1
  • Philadelphia Union has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 5:4, scoring 1 goals average
Win1-0Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls
Win0-2Montreal Impact vs Chicago Fire
Draw2-2Atlanta United FC vs Chicago Fire
Lose1-2Chicago Fire vs San Diego FC
Lose2-1FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
7:6
GOALS / MATCH
1.4
  • Chicago Fire has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 7:6, scoring 1.4 goals average

Philadelphia Union H2H Chicago Fire

Away gamePhiladelphia Union10Chicago FireHome gameMLS
Away gamePhiladelphia Union34Chicago FireHome gameMLS
Home gamePhiladelphia Union22Chicago FireAway gameMLS
Away gamePhiladelphia Union22Chicago FireHome gameMLS
Home gamePhiladelphia Union10Chicago FireAway gameMLS
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
9:8
GOALS / MATCH
1.80
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Philadelphia Union overtook Chicago Fire twice
  • Philadelphia Union won twice, lost once and had two draw
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 9:8; average goals per match – 1.80
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