Chicago Fire 1-3 Philadelphia Union: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Chicago have home momentum and a clear playoff-clinching incentive, but Philadelphia arrive as the division’s hottest side. The Fire’s attacking connection between Zinckernagel and Haile-Selassie gives them a strong route through a Philadelphia defence that has been more vulnerable away from home. The Union’s counterattacking threat, led by Sullivan’s creativity and Iloski’s finishing, makes this a high-tempo contest rather than a match Chicago can safely manage from possession alone. Chicago’s missing midfield options are the main complication for the hosts.

Head-to-head analysis

Philadelphia hold the broader edge across the recent series, but Chicago won the reverse fixture this season. Their meetings have also produced several open, high-scoring contests, so neither side should expect a cautious historical template.

Injuries and absences

Chicago’s losses are more structurally important: D’Avilla’s suspension and the injuries around Lod and Franco reduce midfield rotation and attacking alternatives. Philadelphia are reported to be without Anello, a smaller issue unless further late absences emerge.

Form (last 5)

Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union stats

Last meetings

• 2026-03-21Philadelphia Union 1-2 Chicago Fire
• 2025-11-01Chicago Fire 0-3 Philadelphia Union
• 2025-10-26Philadelphia Union 2-2 Chicago Fire
• 2025-08-23Philadelphia Union 4-0 Chicago Fire
• 2025-06-26Chicago Fire 0-1 Philadelphia Union
• 2024-07-04Chicago Fire 4-3 Philadelphia Union

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