Philadelphia vs Chicago Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison

When we look at the raw statistics, both teams appear to be in form, but applying the Strength of Schedule filter reveals a much clearer picture.

Both teams have faced similar levels of opposition (SoS: 54.9 vs 51.4), making the raw statistics a reliable basis for comparison.

Chicago holds the attacking edge with 2.2 goals per match versus Philadelphia's 1.5, though the gap is not insurmountable.

Defensively, Chicago is far superior, conceding just 1.2 goals per match with 4 clean sheets, while Philadelphia leaks 2.1 per match.

Philadelphia has not faced any elite-level opponents in their recent matches, making it difficult to assess their ceiling.

Chicago has not faced any elite-level opponents in their recent matches, making it difficult to assess their ceiling.

Chicago is a strong road team with a 75% away win rate, suggesting they can perform regardless of venue.

Based on the combined statistics, expect 3.5 total goals. Over 2.5 goals is the statistical lean, with both teams to score being likely.

Chicago emerges as the favorite in this matchup. With a stronger overall power rating (66.8 vs 38.1) and better performance against quality opposition, they should control the game. However, football always has room for surprises.

In their recent US Major League Soccer match (2026-03-21), Chicago prevailed 1-2 against Philadelphia. This result provides valuable insight into how these teams match up against each other. Notably, Chicago achieved this result away from home, which is particularly impressive. Winning on the road against Philadelphia shows genuine quality and mental strength. The narrow 1-2 result shows how tight these encounters are. A single moment of quality or a tactical tweak could swing the next meeting either way. Philadelphia will be eager to avenge this defeat. The desire for revenge can be a powerful motivator, and they may come into the next meeting with extra determination. Chicago will carry a psychological advantage from this recent victory. Knowing you've beaten your opponent recently provides a significant confidence boost.