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Round
Regular Season - 29
Venue
Soldier Field, Chicago
Referee
Ricardo Fierro
Form

Recent form

Chicago Fire
67Strong

Last 5 matches · 3W-0D-2L · 0 goal difference

Philadelphia Union
94Excellent

Last 5 matches · 5W-0D-0L · +14 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Combo Bet
Chicago Fire or Draw + Over 2.5 Goals

BetGenius backs Chicago Fire or Draw + Over 2.5 Goals (Combo Bet) at 68% confidence — a solid call.

68%
Confidence
Solid
Preview

Match preview

Chicago Fire are coming into this game on a three‑match winning streak at home, scoring an average of 1.9 goals while conceding just 1.1. Their recent home form includes wins over New York City FC (2‑1) and Vancouver (3‑1). Philadelphia Union have won their last five games in all competitions, scoring heavily away with an average of 2.2 goals but also conceding 2.2. Their defence away has kept only one clean sheet this season. Historically the two sides have produced 3.6 goals per meeting, with 80% of the last ten games finishing over 2.5 goals and 60% seeing both sides score. Chicago’s suspension and injury list removes several midfield and defensive options, while Philadelphia miss only Anello to injury.

Availability

Team news

Chicago Fire

  • A. FrancoKnee Injury
  • R. LodLower-Body Injury
  • A. MekvabishviliLower-Body Injury
  • S. RogersLower-Body Injury
  • D. D'AvillaRed Card

Team news last updated Oct 15 (9 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.

Philadelphia Union

  • A. AnelloGroin Injury

Team news last updated Oct 15 (9 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.

Numbers

Statistical comparison

Chicago Fire at homePhiladelphia Union away
14
Played
14
9-1-4
W-D-L
5-2-7
1.9
Scored /game
2.2
1.1
Conceded /game
2.2
29%
Clean sheets
7%
0%
Failed to score
14%
60%
BTTS (last 5)
60%
80%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
100%

Combined scoring rate: 4.1 goals per game (Chicago Fire at home plus Philadelphia Union away).

Players

Key players this season

Philadelphia Union

  • M. Iloski19G

League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.

History

Head-to-head

2
Chicago Fire
3
Draws
5
Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union have won 5 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 3.5 goals a game, both teams scored in 60% of them.

  • 2026-10-15Chicago Fire1-3Philadelphia Union
  • 2026-03-21Philadelphia Union1-2Chicago Fire
  • 2025-11-01Chicago Fire0-3Philadelphia Union
  • 2025-10-26Philadelphia Union2-2Chicago Fire
  • 2025-08-23Philadelphia Union4-0Chicago Fire
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Predictions

4 published markets

Combo BetLOST
Combo Bet
Chicago Fire or Draw + Over 2.5 Goals
68%
Both must land · no better than

Chicago Fire or Draw — 68% confidence

Chicago’s home defensive record (1.1 goals conceded per game) and Philadelphia’s vulnerability away (2.2 goals conceded per game) make a loss for the Fire unlikely. Chicago have won three of their last five at home, while Philadelphia have been unbeaten in their last five overall but have struggled to keep clean sheets on the road. The head‑to‑head record favours the Union overall but Chicago won the most recent encounter, supporting a safe hedge on Chicago not losing.

Over 2.5 Goals — 75% confidence

The ten meetings between the clubs produced an average of 3.6 goals and 80% of those games went over 2.5 goals. Both teams average close to two goals per game this season (Chicago 1.9 at home, Philadelphia 2.2 away) and have scored in eight of their last ten fixtures combined. The combination of strong attacking outputs and porous defences suggests another high‑scoring encounter.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Combo BetWON
Both Teams to Score
Yes
65%
Confidence

Both sides have a BTTS percentage of 60% in their head‑to‑head history and have each scored in eight of their last ten games overall. Chicago have kept clean sheets in only four of their fourteen home matches, while Philadelphia have managed just one clean sheet away. Recent form shows both teams scoring multiple goals, making a both‑teams‑to‑score outcome probable.

Combo BetWON
Total Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
75%
Confidence

The ten meetings between the clubs produced an average of 3.6 goals and 80% of those games went over 2.5 goals. Both teams average close to two goals per game this season (Chicago 1.9 at home, Philadelphia 2.2 away) and have scored in eight of their last ten fixtures combined. The combination of strong attacking outputs and porous defences suggests another high‑scoring encounter.

Combo BetLOST
Double Chance
Chicago Fire or Draw
68%
Confidence

Chicago’s home defensive record (1.1 goals conceded per game) and Philadelphia’s vulnerability away (2.2 goals conceded per game) make a loss for the Fire unlikely. Chicago have won three of their last five at home, while Philadelphia have been unbeaten in their last five overall but have struggled to keep clean sheets on the road. The head‑to‑head record favours the Union overall but Chicago won the most recent encounter, supporting a safe hedge on Chicago not losing.

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Published October 13, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.