Major League Soccer: Atlanta United vs Philadelphia Union – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between Atlanta United and Philadelphia Union who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Atlanta United hope to live up to their early billing as the Major League Soccer title favourites on Saturday when they welcome Philadelphia Union over to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium for a round 4 match.

Both Atlanta United and Philadelphia Union have collected an equal number of points so far this Major League Soccer season. The hosts presently rank as number 29, with the visitors ranking as number 27.

Team form: Atlanta United vs Philadelphia Union

Atlanta United Form

In their last three matches, Atlanta United lost 2-0 against FC Cincinnati, 2-0 against San Jose Earthquakes and 2-3 against Real Salt Lake. Atlanta United did not win any of their last six Major League Soccer matches at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. They came through these matches with a record of three draws and two defeats, in which they conceded 11 and scored 12 goals.

Philadelphia Union Form

Philadelphia Union were unable to pick up a single good result in their last three matches, as they were first beaten 1-0 by DC United. Next up, New York City FC won 1-2, before losing 0-1 against San Jose Earthquakes. Philadelphia Union managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Major League Soccer away matches, in which they scored ten while also conceding ten times. They also experienced zero draws and three defeats.

Betting stats for Atlanta United and Philadelphia Union

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Atlanta United and Philadelphia Union played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Atlanta United vs Philadelphia Union

Look no further than Aleksey Miranchuk, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Atlanta United in the Major League Soccer, while Indiana Vassilev managed two goals in the last half dozen matches for Philadelphia Union in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

Popular betting markets: Atlanta United vs Philadelphia Union

Full-time result

Atlanta United claimed all three points two times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing five along the way. They endured defeat in three of the games in this run. Philadelphia Union won four of their last 10 games away, while drawing one and losing five in this series of matches. Philadelphia Union lost their previous 4 matches. Philadelphia Union have not lost to Atlanta United in 5 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Atlanta United scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Philadelphia Union scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games Atlanta United played. Philadelphia Union will feel optimistic about scoring on Saturday with Atlanta United managing a measly one clean sheet in the previous 10 games. The latter fought their way to three clean sheets in their previous 10 games.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in three of Atlanta United’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 0.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Philadelphia Union, who scored 1.9 times on average in these matches. Amazingly, Atlanta United failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 9 matches.