MLS: Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC – Prediction, Stats & Odds

Discover key betting insights for the Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC matchup in the MLS. Access the latest stats, expert tips, and the most favorable odds to make informed decisions.

An undefeated New York City takes on Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park this Saturday.

New York City is on a roll, unbeaten in eight MLS games (W1 D7) and eager to make it nine. But Philadelphia Union is a tough opponent, currently sitting in fourth place in the Eastern Conference with 37 points, 11 points above their 13th-placed visitors. This will be a rematch of their previous MLS fixture where Philadelphia dominated with a 3-1 win at Citi Field in May

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Philadelphia Union Form

Philadelphia Union lost two out of their last three matches, with a 2-0 defeat against Atlanta United and a 3-1 loss against LA Galaxy, but they managed to turn things around with a 0-2 win over Nashville SC. In their last six home matches in Major League Soccer, the Union won five times and drew once, without losing any matches, scoring 15 goals and conceding only three.

New York City FC Form

New York City FC is undefeated in the last three games, having won 0-1 against CF Montreal, drawn 1-1 with Charlotte FC, and drawn 1-1 with Columbus Crew. However, the Pigeons’ record in the last six away games in Major League Soccer is not impressive, with only one win, five draws, zero losses, and being outscored by a total of six to five goals.

Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC Stats

Based on statistics from the last few matches played across all tournaments, here are some facts that may be helpful when placing bets on the upcoming game between Philadelphia Union and New York City FC.

Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC⁣ – In-form players

Julian Carranza, the Philadelphia Union’s star player, has netted an impressive 10 goals this season, putting him in a tie for fifth place in the entire MLS league in 2023. Meanwhile, over at New York City, Gabriel Pereira is giving the competition a run for their money as their leading goal scorer with an impressive six goals under his belt.

Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC Betting Tips

Full-time result

Over the last 10 games away, New York City FC has won one, drawn six, and lost three. Meanwhile, Philadelphia Union has not lost to New York City in their last four consecutive meetings and has won six times, drawn three times, and lost once in their last 10 matches at Subaru Park. Furthermore, the Union has not lost any of the previous seven matches at Subaru Park. New York City has not lost any of the past eight games, including the last six on the road.

Both teams to score

In seven of the last ten home games, Philadelphia Union scored the first goal. Interestingly, New York City FC only scored the opening goal in three of their last ten away games. The last three meetings between Philadelphia Union and New York City FC resulted in both teams scoring.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Philadelphia Union, who scored an average of two goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in three of New York City FC’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.9 goals in these matches.

Match predictions: Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC

To sum up, the upcoming match between Philadelphia Union and New York City FC seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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