Venue and Kickoff
Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois.
Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. CT).
Coverage on Apple TV.
Current Weather Forecast
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs around 66–70°F during the day, with temperatures in the low-to-mid 60s around kickoff. Northeast winds 5–15 mph and a 40–50% chance of light rain. Mild for mid-October with potential for wet conditions that could affect the pitch.
Injury Reports
Chicago Fire FC: André Franco (lower body/knee, out); Robin Lod (lower body, out). Anzor Mekvabishvili and Sam Rogers listed as questionable (lower body).
Philadelphia Union: Agustín Anello (adductor/groin, out). Japhet Sery Larsen was noted as suspended in some earlier reports but availability should be confirmed closer to kickoff. Key contributors like Milan Iloski and Cavan Sullivan are expected available.
Current Player Rosters / Key Personnel
Chicago Fire FC (key available players): GK Chris Brady; defenders Jack Elliott, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Andrew Gutman, Jonathan Dean; midfielders Maren Haile-Selassie, Philip Zinckernagel, Anton Salétros, Djé D’Avilla, Sergio Oregel; attackers Robert Lewandowski, Jonathan Bamba, Johan Gómez. Haile-Selassie has been in strong form with goals and assists; Zinckernagel provides creativity and finishing.
Philadelphia Union (key available players): GK Andre Blake; defenders Nathan Harriel, Kai Wagner, Frankie Westfield, Neil Pierre; midfielders Cavan Sullivan, Danley Jean Jacques, Jovan Lukić, Indiana Vassilev, Jesús Bueno; forwards Milan Iloski (leading scorer with ~17 goals), Bruno Damiani, Quinn Sullivan. Teen standout Cavan Sullivan is a creative force with strong goal contributions; Iloski is a clinical finisher.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Milan Iloski / Bruno Damiani / Cavan Sullivan (PHI attack) vs. Chicago’s back line (Elliott/Mbokazi) and Brady: Iloski’s scoring form and Sullivan’s creativity/assists will test Chicago’s defense.
Maren Haile-Selassie / Philip Zinckernagel / Robert Lewandowski (CHI attack) vs. Philadelphia’s defense (Harriel/Wagner/Westfield) and Blake: Haile-Selassie’s recent contributions and Zinckernagel’s playmaking pose threats; containing Lewandowski’s experience is key.
Midfield control: Haile-Selassie/Zinckernagel/Salétros (CHI) vs. Sullivan/Jean Jacques/Lukić (PHI) — the battle for central dominance and transitions will be pivotal.
Flanks: Gutman/Dean vs. Westfield/Sullivan; Bamba vs. Harriel/Wagner could open space for crosses and cutbacks.
Recent Team Forms
Chicago Fire FC: 14-8-6. Came off a 2-1 home comeback win over New York City FC on October 10 (goals from Salétros and Haile-Selassie). They have been solid at home and sit high in the East.
Philadelphia Union: 12-10-6. Extended an impressive unbeaten run with a 2-1 home win over Real Salt Lake on October 10 (Damiani and Iloski scored; Sullivan recorded assists). They have been one of the hotter teams since the international break under interim leadership.
Series History
Philadelphia holds a historical edge (roughly 17–12–10 or similar across ~39–45 meetings, depending on competitions included). Recent results include Chicago 2-1 away win on March 21, 2026; Philadelphia 3-0 and 4-0 wins in 2025; mixed playoff and regular-season outcomes. Matches are often competitive and can feature goals.
Betting Trends
Total goals often around 3 or 3.5 (Over has support given both sides’ attacking output). BTTS is favored. Chicago’s home form and higher table position give them a narrow edge against a surging Union side.
This midweek Eastern Conference clash pits two playoff-contending sides at Soldier Field. Expect a competitive, potentially high-scoring affair in mild-to-cool conditions with possible light rain, decided by the form of Iloski/Sullivan or Haile-Selassie/Zinckernagel.
MATCH ODDS
Philadelphia Union + 158
Chicago Fire FC + 152
Draw + 277
Over 3.5 + 103 Under 3.5 – 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, October 13, 2026
