MLS is back in the fold with a set of fixtures this weekend as the Philadelphia Union take on FC Cincinnati in an Eastern Conference clash at Subaru Park on Saturday.
Preview of Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati are currently eighth in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have not been at their best this season. The away team suffered a 4-3 loss at the hands of CF Montreal last month and will have to bounce back in this clash.
Philadelphia Union, on the other hand, is in second place in the current league table and has been impressive so far this year. The hosts were held to a 1-1 draw by the New England Revolution in their previous fixture and should improve on that this weekend.
Head-to-Head and Key Figures Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati
- The Philadelphia Union has an outstanding record against FC Cincinnati and has won five of the seven games played between the two teams without losing a game.
- The Philadelphia Union have conceded just one goal in their last six matches against FC Cincinnati and have an aggregate score of 7-0 in their three matches at home so far.
- The Philadelphia Union have lost just one of their last 22 games in the regular season but were held to a draw in six of their last eight in the competition.
- After an impressive four-game winning streak, FC Cincinnati have lost their last two matches and have conceded at least three goals in each of those two.
- The Philadelphia Union have conceded just 10 goals in their 14 MLS games so far this season – the lowest with any team in the competition.
- Luciano Acosta of FC Cincinnati has contributed at least one goal in each of his last seven games in MLS – the longest run so far this season.
Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati Prediction
The Philadelphia Union has an amazing squad and has a brilliant record in this game. The hosts have come this far and will look to maintain their momentum this year.
FC Cincinnati has historically struggled in this fixture and has a lot of work to do this month. The Philadelphia Union are the better team on paper and will take the lead this weekend.
Prediction: Philadelphia Union 4-2 FC Cincinnati
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Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati Football Tips
Tip 1: Results – Philadelphia Union
Tip 2: Game has more than 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Philadelphia Union to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Luciano Acosta to score – Yes
Edited by Aditya Hosangadi