The upcoming fixture list in MLS includes third-place Philadelphia Union (-128) hosting 14th-place Chicago Fire (+281) — coming off a loss and a win, respectively — on Saturday, August 23 at 7:30 PM ET.
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Philadelphia Union to win vs Chicago Fire -128
Philadelphia Union vs. Chicago Fire Odds & Favorites
- Favorite: Philadelphia Union (-128)
- Underdog: Chicago Fire (+281)
- Over/under: 2.5
Philadelphia Union vs. Chicago Fire Betting Insights
- Philadelphia is seventh in MLS in goals scored with 44 (1.6 per game), and Chicago’s 44 goals conceded (1.7 per game) rank 22nd in the league.
- So far this season, Philadelphia has been favored in 18 matches, and won 10.
- Philadelphia (-128) has been at least this big a favorite in six games, and went 5-1-0.
- Philadelphia has a 56.1% chance of winning this match, based on the moneyline.
- Chicago has scored 50 goals in 26 matches this season (fourth in MLS), and Philadelphia has conceded 26 goals, first in the league.
- Chicago has five wins in 15 matches as an underdog this season.
- Chicago has three wins in five games as a +281 underdog or greater.
- Chicago has a 26.2% chance of winning this match, based on the moneyline.
- A total of 14 times so far this year, Philadelphia and its opponent have combined to score more than 2.5 goals.
- Philadelphia and Chicago combine to average 3.5 goals per contest, which is 1.0 more than the total for this game.
- Chicago games have had over 2.5 goals 19 times this year.
- These two teams combine to give up 2.7 goals per game, which is 0.2 greater than the total for this matchup.
Philadelphia Union vs. Chicago Fire Offensive Leaders
Philadelphia Union Offensive Leaders
- Bruno Damiani has taken a team-high 34 shots (1.3 per game) for Philadelphia, and scored four goals.
- Quinn Sullivan’s 34 shots (23rd in league, 1.5 per game) have turned into two goals.
- Philadelphia’s best playmaker is Kai Wagner, who has 48 chances created (1.9 per game) and eight assists.
Chicago Fire Offensive Leaders
- In 25 games, Hugo Cuypers has 34 shots (23rd in league) and 15 goals (fourth) for Chicago.
- In 24 matches, Philip Zinckernagel has taken 31 shots (1.3 per game) and scored 11 goals.
- Zinckernagel also has amassed 11 assists plus a team-best 29 chances created (17th in league).
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