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

Last in the Eastern Conference, Chicago is not far behind, ultimately being only two points behind its opponent of the night. On the other hand, as for the top 9, qualifying to participate in the play-off match to qualify for the playoffs, it's a different story with 6 lengths behind. Nothing should be ruled out for the residents of Illinois, who, if they wake up quickly, could make a real comeback in the rankings. Moreover, before their two defeats in quick succession against Orlando 4-2 and last weekend on the pitch of the Seattle Sounders 2-1, they had put together a very good phase of four matches without setbacks and above all two successes against the LA Galaxy 2-1 and against the Canadian franchise Toronto 1-4. Opposite, we find the franchise based in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, which disappoints much more than its opponent because it is expected much higher within the Eastern Conference, particularly following its recent quality MLS finalist campaigns in 2022 and conference finalist in 2021.

Currently, the visitors only occupy a very sad 12th place with 20 points, four lengths behind the last play-off, who is none other than Atlanta. It must be said that their latest results are not positive since they are going to be on a terrible series of seven games without finding the key to winning and especially four defeats in a row in the current series. Defeats against the leader of the East, Inter Miami 1-2, its runner-up, FC Cincinnati 4-3, without finding the fault for the reception of Charlotte 0-2 and last weekend on the lawn of the CF Montreal 4-2.

Coming out very quickly with an injury last weekend, the starting center Teran is not sure he will put on the combat outfit tonight. He joined three players already present in the infirmary, in this case Gasper (4 appearances only this season), his American compatriot Gutman (right piston holder), without forgetting to mention the Argentine midfielder Federico Navarro and Tobias Salquist (6 appearances in MLS). Still in contention with Switzerland at the Euro, Shaqiri (2 goals in MLS) will logically be missing tonight. Probably well known to fans of Belgian football, Cuypers (ex-La Gantoise) will be present, having scored 7 times in the league this season. Selected with Venezuela, Jose Martinez will remain at the Copa America since his selection will participate in the quarter-finals of the edition.

There are a lot of injured players. This is the case of the former Nantes player Bedoya (2 goals, 2 assists in MLS), his American compatriots Anderson and LeFlore without forgetting the Dane Uhre (6 goals, 2 goals in MLS) and the replacement goalkeeper Blake. In terms of good news, Philadelphia has recovered its offensive asset in the person of Gazdad (10 pawns in 16 appearances) returned from the Euro with Hungary while as a reminder, Carranza (6 goals in 12 appearances) has taken charge of Feyenoord.