Orlando City vs Philadelphia Union – Match Preview

Orlando City is set to host Philadelphia Union this Tuesday at the Inter&Co Stadium. The match will start at 23:30 GMT. Orlando City, in 11th place with 46 points, aims to climb the table. Philadelphia Union, ranked 19th with 37 points, seeks to improve their position. Both teams aim to start the season with a win, challenging pre-season forecasts.

Orlando City – Form

Orlando City has been impressive in their last three Major League Soccer matches. They beat FC Dallas 3:1 on September 29, 2024. Then, they secured a 2:0 victory over Charlotte FC. Following this, they won 3:0 against New England Revolution. Facundo Torres and Duncan McGuire have been key players, scoring in these matches. Their performance at home has met bookmakers’ expectations.

Philadelphia Union – Form

Philadelphia Union has had varied success in recent matches. They drew 1:1 with Atlanta United at home. Yet, they won 5:1 against New York City FC and 2:0 against New York Red Bulls away. Mikael Uhre scored in both victories. These results align with bookmakers’ predictions for away games.

Orlando City – Philadelphia Union – Head to Head

The last match between these teams was on May 11, 2024. Orlando City won 3-2. In their past 10 meetings, Orlando City won 3 times and Philadelphia Union won 4 times. Both teams scored in their last 5 matches, indicating strong offenses. The games often had over 2.5 goals. Orlando City has a good home record against Philadelphia Union.

Orlando City – Philadelphia Union – Standings

Orlando City is 11th in Major League Soccer with 46 points. They aim for a top 6 finish. Philadelphia Union is 19th with 37 points. They are looking to move up. Orlando City hopes to extend their 9-point lead over Philadelphia Union in this match.

Orlando City vs Philadelphia Union – Top scorers

Facundo Torres leads Orlando City’s scoring with 13 goals. Duncan McGuire, Ramiro Enrique, and Luis Muriel have also contributed. Ivan Angulo has added 4 goals from midfield. Daniel Gazdag is Philadelphia Union’s top scorer with 17 goals. Mikael Uhre and Tai Baribo have also been key to their attack. Jack McGlynn and Jesus Bueno each have 3 goals.

Orlando City vs Philadelphia Union – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Orlando City with odds of 1.70 for a win. A draw is at 4.10 and a Philadelphia Union win at 4.33. Orlando City’s recent wins and home advantage make them favorites. Philadelphia Union’s scoring ability could make the match competitive. The “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” options offer alternative betting opportunities.

Orlando City vs Philadelphia Union – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals option is set at odds of 1.57, and “Under 2.5” at 2.35. Both teams have shown they can score, with previous matches often exceeding 2.5 goals. This trend suggests the “Over 2.5” option could be appealing.

Orlando City vs Philadelphia Union – BTTS Betting

The odds for “Both Teams To Score” are 1.571 for ‘Yes’ and 2.25 for ‘No’. Given both teams’ scoring records, the ‘Yes’ option appears more likely. This fixture has historically seen both teams scoring frequently.

Orlando City vs Philadelphia Union – Prediction