Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire tips and predictions

Philadelphia Union mental strength makes them hard to beat

It's fourth placed Philadelphia Union welcoming 13th placed Chicago Fire in this MLS clash as the home team looks to add digits to the 12-point gap that separates the sides.

If their latest results are an indication of what's to come then Philadelphia Union certainly know what victory tastes like. The hosts have bagged 14 wins from their last 19 home games. Having less success than expected the visitors have left their best performances in the locker room when on the road. They've lost all of their last 5 matches when away from home. They don't have the tools to manufacture many opportunities here.

These home players are enjoying some form and things are really coming together. The U scored at least once in 13 of their recent 14 matches.

Recently Chicago Fire have conceded an average of 3.0 goals in their last 3 matches. This is terrible preparation for the task ahead of them.

This isn't the first time they've locked horns. Philadelphia Union have won 6 of the last 8 fixtures between the two teams. In terms of the previous meetings the head-to-head stats provide plenty of encouragement for them.

The betting markets suggest that both sides can score despite the favouritism for Philadelphia Union. However the odds-against for the No BTTS is actually the best bet from that market.