Philadelphia Union v Chicago Fire result
Team pages: Philadelphia Union · Chicago Fire · Head-to-head
Philadelphia Union 2–2 Chicago Fire — this Major League Soccer match was drawn.
The result
Philadelphia Union and Chicago Fire drew 2–2 at Subaru Park in Major League Soccer on Sunday 25 February. Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Philadelphia Union out-shot Chicago Fire 16 to 10 and created the better chances, 2.09 xG to 1.34 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.
The goals
Chicago Fire led 1–0 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals — Chicago Fire: B. Gutierrez (39’, assisted by Fabian Herbers) and Fabian Herbers (82’, assisted by B. Gutierrez); Philadelphia Union: Mikael Uhre (55’, assisted by Q. Sullivan) and Dániel Gazdag (90+3’, assisted by José Martínez).
Discipline
The bookings — Philadelphia Union: José Martínez (86’); Chicago Fire: M. Pineda (45’) and R. Czichos (69’).
What it changes
Philadelphia Union have scored 53 goals, the third-most of the 15 clubs (2024 so far, after 29 games, ranked per game). Philadelphia Union have conceded 47 goals, the sixth-most of the 15 clubs.
Chicago Fire have scored 36 goals, the third-fewest of the 15 clubs (2024 so far, after 31 games, ranked per game). Chicago Fire have conceded 54 goals, the fifth-most of the 15 clubs.
Chicago Fire are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Fabian Herbers (Chicago Fire) 9.7, B. Gutierrez (Chicago Fire) 9.1 and José Martínez (Philadelphia Union) 7.0 led the match.
Head-to-head
Philadelphia Union are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Chicago Fire.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The Numbers
- Result: Philadelphia Union 2–2 Chicago Fire · Major League Soccer
- Venue: Subaru Park · Chester, Pennsylvania
- Referee: M. Hassan
- Head-to-head (last 6): Philadelphia Union 2 · draws 3 · Chicago Fire 1 · 3.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Philadelphia Union 3W 0D 2L · Chicago Fire 2W 1D 2L
Philadelphia Union 2–2 Chicago Fire (Major League Soccer): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 21 February 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Philadelphia Union for / against | Line | Chicago Fire for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.5 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.88 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.57 for · 5.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5 for · 5.57 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 15.43 for · 13 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.29 for · 13.14 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 for · 5.14 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.14 for · 3.57 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 13.71 for · 10.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10.29 for · 13.57 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.57 for · 1.86 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.86 for · 2.14 against n 7 Last 5 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Philadelphia Union | Chicago Fire | |
|---|---|---|
| 54% | Possession | 46% |
| 2.09 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.34 |
| 16 | Shots | 10 |
| 6 | Shots on target | 4 |
| 8 | Shots off target | 3 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 12 | Shots inside the box | 5 |
| 10 | Corners | 3 |
| 4 | Offsides | 1 |
| 13 | Fouls | 12 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 4 |
| 440 | Passes | 388 |
| 82% | Pass accuracy | 78% |
Philadelphia Union Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Semmle | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Nathan Harriel | 101 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Jakob Glesnes | 101 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| D. Lowe | 101 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| K. Wagner | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Q. Sullivan | 101 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| José Martínez | 101 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | Y | 7.6 |
| Dániel Gazdag | 101 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
| M. Uhre | 101 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
| J. Carranza | 101 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| J. McGlynn | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Alejandro Bedoya sub | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
Chicago Fire Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Brady | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 7.2 |
| A. Arigoni | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| M. Pineda | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.3 |
| R. Czichos | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| G. Giménez | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Fabian Herbers | 101 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8.2 |
| M. Haile-Selassie | 101 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| B. Gutierrez | 88 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8.3 |
| H. Cuypers | 88 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| X. Shaqiri | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| A. Gutman | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Chase Gasper sub | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Dean sub | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| K. Acosta sub | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| F. Navarro sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Tom Barlow sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Philadelphia Union v Chicago Fire — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2023-04-16 Chicago Fire 2–2 Philadelphia Union
- 2023-03-12 Philadelphia Union 1–0 Chicago Fire
- 2022-08-13 Philadelphia Union 4–1 Chicago Fire
- 2022-06-30 Chicago Fire 1–0 Philadelphia Union
- 2021-08-01 Philadelphia Union 1–1 Chicago Fire
- 2021-06-27 Chicago Fire 3–3 Philadelphia Union
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Philadelphia Union and Chicago Fire?
- In their last 6 meetings, Philadelphia Union won 2, Chicago Fire won 1 and there were 3 draws, averaging 3.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Philadelphia Union and Chicago Fire?
- Recent form — Philadelphia Union 3W 0D 2L; Chicago Fire 2W 1D 2L.
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