Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union Prediction & Betting Tips (4 July)

Philadelphia Union are enjoying an incredible run of success on their top-flight travels, stringing together eight wins on the spin at the highest level of the MLS. Chicago Fire, have found the going somewhat harder on their own patch of late, suffering four consecutive defeats in which they have conceded 12 goals.

Philadelphia Union don’t tend to be involved in too many thrillers, with under 3.5 goals being the order of the day in 18 of their previous 20 matches at the top table of the MLS. This is definitely something that Chicago Fire can relate to, as 11 of their last 12 games at this level have also served up three goals or fewer, so any deviation from this script would come as a shock.

Since Slaven Bilic picked up the managerial reins, entertainment levels at The Hawthorns have gone through the roof, with all nine of Chicago Fire's MLS home games this season producing goals at both ends. Given that five consecutive Philadelphia Union away matches at this level have followed the same pattern, a repeat performance is expected here.