Thursday , 2 July 2026

Chicago Fire FC vs Philadelphia Union, MLS 2025 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2025
Chicago Fire FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Philadelphia Union
Thu 26 Jun 2025 · 00:30 UTC Soldier Field HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 35' Jovan Lukic
Y 50' Jacob Glesnes
Y 72' Jesus Bueno
Omar Gonzalez 81' Y
Y 90' Olwethu Makhanya
Y 90' Alejandro Bedoya

Overview

Match Preview

Chicago Fire FC vs Philadelphia Union — MLS at Soldier Field.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 14 33
2 Internacional CF Miami 15 31
3 Chicago Fire FC 14 26
4 New England Revolution 14 25
5 New York Red Bulls 15 22
6 Charlotte FC 15 21
7 FC Cincinnati 15 20
8 New York City FC 15 19
9 D.C. United SC 15 18
10 Columbus Crew SC 15 16
11 Toronto FC 14 14
12 Montreal Impact FC 14 14
13 Orlando City SC 15 14
14 Atlanta United FC 14 11
15 Philadelphia Union 15 7
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 14 32
17 San Jose Earthquakes 15 32
18 Real Salt Lake 14 26
19 FC Dallas 15 25
20 Los Angeles FC 15 24
21 Seattle Sounders FC 13 24
22 Houston Dynamo 14 22
23 Minnesota United FC 15 22
24 Los Angeles Galaxy 15 20
25 San Diego FC 15 17
26 Colorado Rapids SC 15 16
27 St. Louis City 14 16
28 Portland Timbers 14 14
29 Austin FC 15 14
30 Sporting Kansas City 14 11

Head-to-Head

4
4
9
Chicago Fire FC 17 games · Avg 3.4 goals Philadelphia Union
Last 5 meetings
2025-06-26 Chicago Fire FC 0–1 Philadelphia Union 2024-07-04 Chicago Fire FC 4–3 Philadelphia Union 2024-02-25 Philadelphia Union 2–2 Chicago Fire FC 2023-04-16 Chicago Fire FC 2–2 Philadelphia Union 2023-03-12 Philadelphia Union 1–0 Chicago Fire FC

Recent Form

Chicago Fire FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Jun Philadelphia Union H 0–1 L
15 Jun Nashville SC H 0–2 L
07 Jun D.C. United SC A 7–1 W
31 May Orlando City SC A 3–1 W
25 May New York City FC A 1–3 L
17 May Charlotte FC A 4–1 W
Philadelphia Union
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Jun Chicago Fire FC A 1–0 W
14 Jun Charlotte FC H 2–1 W
01 Jun FC Dallas A 0–0 D
28 May Toronto FC A 2–1 W
24 May Internacional CF Miami H 3–3 D
17 May Atlanta United FC A 1–0 W

Season Stats

Chicago Fire FC Philadelphia Union
#3 Position #15
26 Points 7
14 Played 15
8 / 2 / 4 W / D / L 1 / 4 / 10
27 Scored 18
16 Conceded 30
+11 GD -12
1.86 PPG 0.47
57% Win % 7%

Key Stats

59% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
59% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Chicago Fire FC this season
20% Clean Sheets
Philadelphia Union this season

Chicago Fire FC are 3rd (26 pts). Philadelphia Union are 15th (7 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Chicago Fire FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
4/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/–
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Philadelphia Union
0-15
2/3
16-30
1/4
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/1
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Chicago Fire FC launch into their encounter with Philadelphia Union.
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Bruno Damiani makes it 0-1.
  • 15' Chicago Fire FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Chicago Fire FC that had 275 games and scored 393 goals.
  • 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
  • 30' Jonathan Dean has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 35' It’s a booking for Philadelphia Union player. Jovan Lukic gets a card.
  • 40' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 45' Chicago Fire FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Philadelphia Union's shape.
  • 50' A moment of madness from Jacob Glesnes on 50 minutes earns him a card. Philadelphia Union will be frustrated.
  • 55' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 60' The energy levels are beginning to show. Bradley Carnell might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 65' The Philadelphia Union bench stirs into life. Ben Bender is withdrawn and Jesus Bueno gets his opportunity.
  • 70' Chicago Fire FC ring the changes. Sergio Oregel has done his job and it is now time for Kellyn Acosta to step up.
  • 72' The referee has no hesitation. Jesus Bueno is booked for Philadelphia Union — card on 72.
  • 73' Chicago Fire FC make a change. Hugo Cuypers trudges off to be replaced by Tom Barlow on 73 minutes.
  • 78' Chicago Fire FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 80' Jonathan Dean has so much to prove this time. He replaces Leonardo Barroso on 80 minute.
  • 81' The referee shows Chicago Fire FC player a card on 81.
  • 86' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jonathan Bamba made 466 appearances and scored 46 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 88' Bruno Damiani makes way for Eddy Davis III at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Philadelphia Union.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Olwethu Makhanya on 90 minutes earns him a card. Philadelphia Union will be frustrated.
  • With this win, Philadelphia Union is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Chicago Fire FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gregg Berhalter

Philadelphia Union Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Bradley Carnell

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Cory Burke 7
Daniel Gazdag 4
Nemanja Nikolics 3
Cory Burke 3
Boris Sekulic 2
Maren Haile-Selassie 2
Kai Wagner 2
Julian Carranza 2

Head to Head

2025-06-26 Chicago Fire FC 0–1 Philadelphia Union 2024-07-04 Chicago Fire FC 4–3 Philadelphia Union 2024-02-25 Philadelphia Union 2–2 Chicago Fire FC 2023-04-16 Chicago Fire FC 2–2 Philadelphia Union 2023-03-12 Philadelphia Union 1–0 Chicago Fire FC

Chicago Fire FC Form

2025-06-26 Chicago Fire FC 0–1 Philadelphia Union L 2025-06-15 Chicago Fire FC 0–2 Nashville SC L 2025-06-07 D.C. United SC 1–7 Chicago Fire FC W 2025-05-31 Orlando City SC 1–3 Chicago Fire FC W 2025-05-25 New York City FC 3–1 Chicago Fire FC L 2025-05-17 Charlotte FC 1–4 Chicago Fire FC W

Philadelphia Union Form

2025-06-26 Chicago Fire FC 0–1 Philadelphia Union W 2025-06-14 Philadelphia Union 2–1 Charlotte FC W 2025-06-01 FC Dallas 0–0 Philadelphia Union D 2025-05-28 Toronto FC 1–2 Philadelphia Union W 2025-05-24 Philadelphia Union 3–3 Internacional CF Miami D 2025-05-17 Atlanta United FC 0–1 Philadelphia Union W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.7 Chicago Fire FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15 Philadelphia Union xG
I would bet for: Chicago Fire FC or Philadelphia Union 73% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Chicago Fire FC44% Draw27% Philadelphia Union29%
Actual: Philadelphia Union win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.85
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Chicago Fire FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Philadelphia Union
56%
Chicago Fire FC or Philadelphia Union
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Chicago Fire FC35% Draw45% Philadelphia Union20%
Actual: Philadelphia Union win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
9%
2 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
5.3%
3 – 0
4.6%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Chicago Fire FC

Handicap Chicago Fire FC covers Push Philadelphia Union covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 15% 73%
-1.5 27% — 73%
-1 27% 22% 51%
-0.5 49% — 51%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 14% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Chicago Fire FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Philadelphia Union keeps clean sheet
19% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.