Chicago Fire FC vs Philadelphia Union Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | MLS 2024

The Union will be looking for their first win after consecutive losses.

MLS 2024 has reached its midpoint and teams are looking to gather as many points as possible. Chicago Fire FC and Philadelphia Union with the same motive will be facing each other. However, the previous few matches for both teams didn’t go their way, as they both faced setbacks.

Both the Men in Red and the Union lacked somewhere in defence as they conceded plenty of goals from their opponents. After getting a landslide win over Toronto by 4-1, Frank Klopas’s men received a major setback in the form of two consecutive defeats against Orlando City and Seattle Sounders.

Jim Curtin’s team on the other hand haven’t won a single game in their last few matches and this has had a major psychological impact on the team. Talking about the points and ranking on the table, Chicago Fire FC are resting at the bottom (15th spot) with 18 points, whereas Philadelphia Union are at the 12th spot with 20 points on the Eastern Conference table.   

Kick-Off: 

Thursday, 4 July at 6:00 AM (IST)

Location: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois

Form: 

Chicago Fire FC (in all competitions): L-L-W-W-D

Philadelphia Union (in all competitions): L-L-L-L-D

Players to Watch

Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC)

This 25-year-old Swiss International plays as a forward for his club. He didn’t get a dream start for the MLS 2024 season, but still, he has given a considerable performance. While appearing in 15 matches, Maren Haile-Selassie has managed to score four times and has assisted once.

He is quick on the field and his combination with Hugo Cuypers is amazing to watch. Selassie is the one who can put considerable pressure on opposition defenders.

Jesus Bueno (Philadelphia Union)

This 25-year-old Venezuelan footballer plays as an attacking midfielder for his club. Jesus Bueno didn’t get many opportunities this season, but in the last few matches, he has marked his presence with outstanding performances. In eight appearances this season, Bueno has managed to score twice for his team. He has got good play-making skills up his sleeves, therefore the Men in Red must consider him as a threat.

Match Facts

• Chicago Fire FC haven’t lost a single game in their last three matches.
• Philadelphia Union in their last five matches, haven’t won a single game and received three consecutive losses.
• The last two matches between both teams ended in a draw. 

Chicago Fire FC vs Philadelphia Union: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Philadelphia Union to win the match – 5/2 Bet365
• Tip 2: Both teams to score the goals – 8/15 Bet365
• Tip 3: Match will end with goals under 3.5 – 1/2 Bet365

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Injury and Team News

The host’s main man Xherdan Shaqiri will be missing, as he is fulfilling his international duty currently for Switzerland at the Euro 2024. Federico Navarro and Andrew Gutman will also remain out due to injuries. The attack will remain the same, having Maren Haile-Selassie and Hugo Cuypers as forwards.   

On the visiting side, Julian Carranza will be missing after getting injured recently. Also, Mikael Uhre is undergoing treatment and will remain absent from the match. The attacking line-up will have Tai Baribo and Jakob Glesnes might replace Chris Donovan. 

Head-to-Head

Total number of matches- 38

Chicago Fire FC- 11

Philadelphia Union- 17

Draws- 10

Predicted Lineups for Chicago Fire FC vs Philadelphia Union

Chicago Fire FC (3-5-2):

Brady (GK); Souquet, Pineda, Czichos; Arigoni, Herbers, Acosta, Gutierrez, Dean; Cuypers, Haile-Selassie

Philadelphia Union (4-4-2):

Rick (GK); Harriel, Glesnes, Elliott, Wagner; Sullivan, Flach, Bueno, McGlynn; Baribo, Glesnes

Match Prediction for Chicago Fire FC vs Philadelphia Union

There are two aspects, one, that the Chicago Fire FC will be playing on their home ground and second the history between both the teams. There is a huge gap in wins between both teams and looking at that, Jim Curtin’s team have an advantage. 

Prediction: Chicago Fire FC 1-2 Philadelphia Union

Telecast Details:

All MLS 2024 matches are telecasted on Apple TV worldwide.

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