Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between New York City FC and Philadelphia Union who meet up this coming Monday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
When Philadelphia Union come to Yankee Stadium for the Major League Soccer match on Monday, New York City FC will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Ranked as number 5 in the Major League Soccer standings, New York City FC, have so far collected 26 points this season, while Philadelphia Union collected 16 points. This puts them up as number 13 after 18 rounds.
Form: New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union
New York City FC Form
New York City FC have seen it all in their last three matches, which added four points to their account. They first shared the points in a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC, before claiming 3 points in a 2-0 win against Santos Laguna. Unfortunately for them, this was followed by a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Cruz Azul. New York City FC only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent Major League Soccer matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew two and lost two, as they scored 12 and conceded ten goals.
Philadelphia Union Form
The results have been up and down for Philadelphia Union, who beat Seattle Sounders FC by 1-0. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 1-0 against Cruz Azul, before claiming a victory in a 3-1 game against Necaxa. Philadelphia Union claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. They also drew one and were defeated four times, as they were outscored by 18 goals to 13.
Betting stats and facts for New York City FC and Philadelphia Union
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between New York City FC and Philadelphia Union. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 11 of the last 13 New York City FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 9 New York City FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 New York City FC home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 New York City FC home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 New York City FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Philadelphia Union away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Philadelphia Union away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Philadelphia Union have lost the last 3 away matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Philadelphia Union have lost the last 3 away matches in a row in the Major League Soccer and the sum of goals was over 2.5
Players in form: New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union
It is difficult to look past Milan Iloski, when searching for a goalscorer, as he is seems in wonderful shape. He hit the target eight times in recent Major League Soccer matches for Philadelphia Union, with a total for the season saying ten goals scored in this Major League Soccer campaign. With five goals lately for New York City FC in the Major League Soccer, Nicolas Fernandez is also a player to look out for.
Popular markets: New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union
Full-time result
New York City FC won four of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing three and losing three as well. Philadelphia Union won one from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost seven in this run.
Both teams to score
New York City FC scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Curiously, Philadelphia Union only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 5 consecutive New York City FC games Of the previous 10 outings, New York City FC scored the opening goal six times, whereas their opponents were first on target in five of their last 10 games. New York City FC have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Philadelphia Union.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for New York City FC, who scored an average of 1.5 goals along the way. 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.
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