Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Mar 2026
MLS Betting Preview: Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire
Philadelphia Union meet Chicago Fire at Subaru Park, with kick-off set for 16:30 on Saturday 21 March.
We’ll chance Chicago +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet Philadelphia. A win delivers a payout at -109 although a draw would still land a return.
Philadelphia Union lost away in their last game, making it four consecutive losses. Atlanta United won 3-1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Union had three shots on target and boasted 58% possession, with Agustin Anello registering the goal.
Chicago Fire were beaten in their previous game, losing 2-1 at home to D.C. United at Soldier Field. Gregg Berhalter's team enjoyed 63% possession and managed two shots on goal, with Hugo Cuypers on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Philadelphia have not lost to Chicago in the past four meetings. Their last encounter saw Philadelphia come out on top at SeatGeek Stadium, winning 3-0. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in five Philadelphia wins, three draws and two Chicago victories.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 |  Chicago Fire |
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5:4 | 4 |
| 30 |  Philadelphia |
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 2:7 | 0 |
Philadelphia have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 1.8 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts. Bradley Carnell's side have averaged 48.5% possession and 7.2 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.4 goals from 4.0 shots on goal, 8.0 attempts and 3.7 corners.
Top goalscorer Indiana Vassilev has found the net 4 times, with Tai Baribo, Bruno Damiani, Milan Iloski and Mikael Uhre scoring 2 each. Mikael Uhre has made the most assists with 3.
Chicago have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 2.1 goals from 10.6 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. The Fire average 53.2% possession, 5.1 corners in their favour and 4.5 corners against, while conceding 2.1 goals from 8.6 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.
Hugo Cuypers is the leading goalscorer with 5, Jack Elliott has 3, with Jonathan Bamba and Brian Gutierrez getting 2. Philip Zinckernagel and Maren Haile-Selassie are the top assists providers with 3 in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Philadelphia Union predicted lineup (4-4-2): Andre Blake (GK), Frankie Westfield, Philippe Ndinga, Nathan Harriel, Olwethu Makhanya, Milan Iloski, Danley Jean Jacques, Jovan Lukic, Stas Korzeniowski, Bruno Damiani, Indiana Vassilev.
Chicago Fire predicted lineup (4-3-3): Chris Brady (GK), Leonardo Barroso, Jack Elliott, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Jonathan Dean, Anton Saletros, Djé D'Avilla, Philip Zinckernagel, Robin Lod, Hugo Cuypers, Jonathan Bamba.
Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire Prediction & Betting Tips
Step into Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline, key corners betting angle, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.
Match Prediction
Chicago have a good chance of winning this MLS clash and we’ll wager them on the Asian Handicap. Take the visitors at -109 with a +0.25 goal start in then expectation that they can perform well.
Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest MLS data.
Key Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire league stats:
The latest odds imply that our pick has a 52.1% prospect of winning. However, our experts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Player Prop Picks
Hugo Cuypers (Chicago) has scored in three straight MLS matches. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +185.
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Corners Prediction
Chicago have had under 3.5 corners in two consecutive games, while the previous 5 Philadelphia matches have seen them concede an average of 2.60 corners. There’s a chance to go under the Chicago Team Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of +108 on offer.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder is packed with these picks: Chicago to cover the +0.25 Asian Handicap, both teams to score combined with Chicago to record under 3.5 corners.
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Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The favourites have a 46% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Philadelphia Union chalked up at +116 to land a win in this MLS clash. The market implies that Chicago Fire are the most unlikely to win at +240.
If you want to back the favourites with some insurance, then Philadelphia are -192 on the Draw No Bet market. Alternatively, Chicago are +133 and there is money back if the game ends all square.
You can get a similar price whether you’re backing Under or Over 2.5 Goals. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -161 on the BTTS market.
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Favourite Hugo Cuypers is priced at +500 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +185.
Philadelphia have been defeated in three straight matches at Subaru Park. The Union have managed four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 0.80.
Chicago haven’t tasted victory in the previous four away matches. Gregg Berhalter's team have collected four draws, three wins and three defeats in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.70.
The last Subaru Park meeting saw Philadelphia beat Chicago in a penalty shootout (2-2 after 90 mins). We’ve seen five of 8 H2H meetings at Subaru Park go the way of Philadelphia, with three draws also taking place.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Union Home Stats |
4-2-4 | 2.50 | 1.70 | 0.80 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 7 | |
| Chicago Fire Away Stats |
3-4-3 | 3.50 | 1.80 | 1.70 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- MLS: 01/11 2025 Chicago 0 Philadelphia 3
- MLS: 26/10 2025 Philadelphia 6 Chicago 4
- MLS: 24/08 2025 Philadelphia 4 Chicago 0
- MLS: 26/06 2025 Chicago 0 Philadelphia 1
- MLS: 04/07 2024 Chicago 4 Philadelphia 3
- MLS: 25/02 2024 Philadelphia 2 Chicago 2
- MLS: 16/04 2023 Chicago 2 Philadelphia 2
- MLS: 12/03 2023 Philadelphia 1 Chicago 0
- MLS: 14/08 2022 Philadelphia 4 Chicago 1
- MLS: 30/06 2022 Chicago 1 Philadelphia 0
Philadelphia Union League Stats
Chicago Fire League Stats
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 7.20 corners awarded and 3.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.60 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 53.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Philadelphia Union this season are Agustin Anello (1), Indiana Vassilev (1)
- Top Assistors for Philadelphia Union this season are Francis Westfield (1)
Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire Lineups & Team News
Stay ahead of the game by checking the Philadelphia vs Chicago team news before betting. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.
Philadelphia Union Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Chicago Fire Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Philadelphia Union Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Chicago Fire Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous Philadelphia Union Lineups
Previous Chicago Fire Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Philadelphia Union Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Bradley Carnell
Chicago Fire Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14:1 | 12 |
| 2 | Los Angeles FC | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8:0 | 12 |
| 3 | NYCFC | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:3 | 10 |
| 4 | San Diego | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:3 | 10 |
| 5 | Nashville SC | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:2 | 10 |
| 6 | SJ Earthquakes | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:1 | 9 |
| 7 | Seattle Sounders | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 9 |
| 8 | Real Salt Lake | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 9 |
| 9 | Inter Miami | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:6 | 7 |
| 10 | NY Red Bulls | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | 7 |
| 11 | Colorado Rapids | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 12 | Houston Dynamo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 13 | D.C. United | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4:4 | 6 |
| 14 | FC Dallas | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 5 |
| 15 | Charlotte FC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | 5 |
| 16 | Chicago Fire | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:4 | 4 |
| 17 | LA Galaxy | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:7 | 4 |
| 18 | Austin FC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 19 | Sporting KC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | 4 |
| 20 | Toronto FC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | 4 |
| 21 | Minnesota Utd | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:11 | 4 |
| 22 | NE Revolution | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 3 |
| 23 | Atlanta United | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 24 | Portland Timbers | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:11 | 3 |
| 25 | FC Cincinnati | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 3 |
| 26 | CF Montréal | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:10 | 3 |
| 27 | Orlando City | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:12 | 3 |
| 28 | Columbus Crew | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4:6 | 2 |
| 29 | St. Louis | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1:6 | 1 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:7 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10:0 | 9 |
| 2 | Los Angeles FC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 9 |
| 3 | NYCFC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 6 |
| 4 | San Diego | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:0 | 6 |
| 5 | Nashville SC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 6 |
| 6 | Colorado Rapids | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 6 |
| 7 | SJ Earthquakes | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:1 | 6 |
| 8 | Real Salt Lake | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 9 | Houston Dynamo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 10 | FC Dallas | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:5 | 5 |
| 11 | LA Galaxy | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:3 | 4 |
| 12 | Charlotte FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 4 |
| 13 | Austin FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 14 | NE Revolution | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 3 |
| 15 | Chicago Fire | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 16 | Seattle Sounders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 17 | Atlanta United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 3 |
| 18 | FC Cincinnati | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 19 | Minnesota Utd | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 20 | D.C. United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 21 | Orlando City | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:7 | 3 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:6 | 3 |
| 23 | NY Red Bulls | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 3 |
| 24 | Toronto FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 25 | Sporting KC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 26 | St. Louis | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 |
| 27 | Columbus Crew | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | 1 |
| 28 | Inter Miami | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:3 | 0 |
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