Venue & Match Details
Stadium: SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview, Illinois
Kickoff: 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV+)
Weather Outlook
Forecast: Partly cloudy, 54°F (12°C), light winds (6–8 mph)
Conditions: Favorable for attacking play, minimal weather disruption expected.
Injury Report
Chicago Fire FC:
Philip Zinckernagel (F/M) – Questionable after missing Game 1 with a warm-up injury. His availability is pivotal; he led the Fire with 15 goals + 17 assists this season.
Carlos Terán (D) – Minor knock, expected to be available.
Philadelphia Union:
Andre Blake (GK) – Fully fit after starring in the Game 1 penalty shootout.
No major absences reported.
Player Matchups
Hugo Cuypers (CHI, 19 goals) vs. Jakob Glesnes (PHI, CB): Chicago’s top scorer must find space against Philly’s defensive anchor.
Brian Gutiérrez (CHI, 10 goals, 12 assists) vs. José Martínez (PHI, DM): Creative spark vs. midfield enforcer.
Tai Baribo (PHI, 16 goals) vs. Rafael Czichos (CHI, CB): Union’s leading scorer against Fire’s captain.
Team Form
Chicago Fire FC:
Last 5: L–W–D–D–W
Goals: 73 scored, 63 conceded (+10 GD)
Philadelphia Union:
Last 5: W–L–W–W–W
Goals: 59 scored, 37 conceded (+22 GD)
Series History
Last 5 Meetings:
Oct 26, 2025: PHI 2–2 CHI
Aug 23, 2025: PHI 4–0 CHI
Jun 25, 2025: CHI 0–1 PHI
Jul 3, 2024: CHI 4–3 PHI
Feb 24, 2024: PHI 2–2 CHI
Philadelphia unbeaten in 3 straight vs. Chicago (2W, 1D).
Betting Trends
Chicago: Strong at home (10-4-3 this season).
Philadelphia: Elite defense (only 37 goals conceded, 2nd-best in MLS).
4 of last 5 head-to-heads have seen 2+ goals.
Playoff format note: No extra time in Round One; tied games go straight to penalties.
MATCH ODDS
Chicago Fire FC + 110 Draw + 250 Philadelphia Union + 215
Over 2.5 – 160 Under 2.5 + 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 31, 2025
