Philadelphia Union desperately need points on Thursday, Oct 15 at 2:30 AM in the MLS. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Chicago Fire come into this fixture in good form (3W 0D 2L recently). Philadelphia Union travel struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Chicago Fire won their last outing, while Philadelphia Union suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Despite playing at home, Chicago Fire face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Philadelphia Union have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in Philadelphia Union won 1–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Chicago Fire a slight edge, but Philadelphia Union are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.