Overview of the Match
The Chicago Fire are set to host the Philadelphia Union in the Eastern Conference finals. The match is scheduled to take place in Chicago on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. CDT.
The Philadelphia Union (20-8-6, first in the Eastern Conference during the regular season) will face off against the Chicago Fire (15-11-8, seventh in the Conference during the regular season).
Team Statistics and Odds
The BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE has the Chicago Fire at +110 and the Philadelphia Union at +214, with the over/under set at 3.5 goals. The Fire have a record of 12-9-7 against Eastern Conference teams, while the Union have a record of 18-5-4 against Eastern Conference opponents. The Union lead the league in allowing just 35 goals.
Head-to-Head Matchups
The matchup on Saturday will be the fourth meeting of the season between the two teams, with the last meeting ending in a 2-2 tie. The Fire are 1-5-1 when they score a single goal, while the Union’s strong defense has been a key factor in their success.
Top Performers
Hugo Cuypers has been a standout player for the Fire, scoring 19 goals with two assists. Philip Zinckernagel has also been impressive, with four goals and four assists over the past 10 games. For the Union, Thai Baribo has scored 16 goals and has three assists, while Indiana Vassilev has scored four goals over the past 10 games.
Recent Performance
In their last 10 games, the Fire have a record of 5-2-3, averaging 2.3 goals, 6.1 shots on goal, and 4.9 corner kicks per game, while allowing 1.9 goals per game. The Union have a record of 5-3-2, averaging 1.6 goals, 4.5 shots on goal, and 5.6 corner kicks per game, while allowing 1.3 goals per game.
Injuries and Availability
The Fire will be without Leonardo Barroso, Viktor Radojevic, Chris Mueller, and Andre Franco due to injuries. The Union will be missing Jeremy Rafanello due to injury.
Conclusion
The match between the Chicago Fire and the Philadelphia Union is set to be an exciting and closely contested one, with both teams looking to advance to the next round. With the Union’s strong defense and the Fire’s potent offense, it’s difficult to predict a clear winner.
FAQs
Q: What time does the match start?
A: The match starts at 4:30 p.m. CDT on Saturday.
Q: What is the current record of the Chicago Fire against Eastern Conference teams?
A: The Fire have a record of 12-9-7 against Eastern Conference teams.
Q: Who are the top performers for the Fire and the Union?
A: For the Fire, Hugo Cuypers has scored 19 goals with two assists, and Philip Zinckernagel has four goals and four assists over the past 10 games. For the Union, Thai Baribo has scored 16 goals and has three assists, while Indiana Vassilev has scored four goals over the past 10 games.
Q: What are the injuries and availability for the match?
A: The Fire will be without Leonardo Barroso, Viktor Radojevic, Chris Mueller, and Andre Franco due to injuries. The Union will be missing Jeremy Rafanello due to injury.
