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Over 2.5 goals at Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire 4/5 for Sunday’s MLS contest

Posted August 13th, 2022 | By: Tom Dunstan

Competition: MLS

Market: Over 2.5 goals

Odds: 4/5 @ 888sport

In an MLS showdown that could prove to be another lively affair this weekend, Philadelphia will host Chicago in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Starting with the hosts, after watching their stellar run come to an end last time out, Philadelphia will be seeking an immediate response here. In their 24 MLS matchups so far this season, they have recorded 12 wins, nine draws and three defeats, scoring 41 and conceding 18 in return. Managing to muster a points tally of 45, they open this weekend’s fixtures sat top of the Eastern Conference and holding a three-point advantage over the chasing pack. However, as for their recent run of results, last seen getting hit with a 3-1 loss away at Cincinnati, that result brought an end to Philadelphia’s five-match winning run. Likewise, it should also be highlighted, Sunday’s hosts have seen five of their previous six MLS matchups finish with over 2.5 goals.

As for the visitors, last seen putting in another eye-catching display, Chicago are really enjoying a stellar purple patch. In their 24 MLS matchups so far this season, they have recorded eight wins, six draws and 10 defeats, scoring 27 and conceding 30 in return. Managing to muster a points tally of 30, they open this weekend’s fixtures sat seventh in the Eastern Conference and holding onto their spot in the Final Series thanks to their goal difference. As for their recent run of results, last seen landing an action-packed 3-2 victory away at Charlotte, Chicago are unbeaten in each of their last five MLS matchups, a run that has seen them muster 13 points. Likewise, with Sunday’s guests seeing four of their last five away fixtures finish with over 2.5 goals, we’re backing a similar outcome here.

Bet: Over 2.5 goals at Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire 4/5 for Sunday’s MLS contest @ 888sport

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