New York City FC is set to host Philadelphia Union at the iconic Yankee Stadium. This match, scheduled for Tuesday, September 18th at 23:30 GMT, marks the opening round of Major League Soccer. New York City FC, currently 14th with 40 points, faces Philadelphia Union, who is 22nd with 30 points, both after 28 games. With NYCFC aiming for a top-six finish and Philadelphia seen as an underdog, both teams are keen to win. This victory is vital for New York City FC to approach their goal, and for Philadelphia Union to start moving up from the bottom.
New York City FC – Form
New York City FC’s recent performances have been mixed. They drew 1:1 with DC United on September 14, as expected by bookmakers. Santiago Rodriguez scored in that match. Before this, they lost 4:2 to Columbus Crew, despite being slight underdogs. Their game against Chicago Fire FC ended in a 2:2 draw. Alonso Martinez scored both goals for NYCFC. These outcomes were in line with bookmaker predictions.
Philadelphia Union – Form
Philadelphia Union has had varied success in recent away games. They lost 3:1 to Inter Miami CF on September 14, 2024, which matched bookmakers’ expectations. Before this, they achieved a 2:0 win over New York Red Bulls. This victory ended the Red Bulls’ 12-game unbeaten streak at home. The Union then lost 0:1 to Columbus Crew, who ended their own five-game losing streak. Bookmakers had predicted all these outcomes.
New York City FC – Philadelphia Union – Head to Head
The last game between these two was on May 15, 2024. New York City FC won 2:1. In their last 10 meetings, New York City FC has won 3 times, while Philadelphia Union has won 6 times. This shows Philadelphia Union’s dominance in this matchup. In 4 of the last 5 games, both teams scored. New York City FC has lost 5 of the last 6 games against Philadelphia Union. They often scored less than 1.5 goals while conceding more, which is worrying for the home team.
New York City FC – Philadelphia Union – Standings
As the match at Yankee Stadium approaches, New York City FC and Philadelphia Union are in different spots in the standings. NYCFC is 14th with 40 points from 28 matches. This position is below their pre-season expectation of breaking into the top 6. Philadelphia Union is 22nd with 30 points from 28 games. This aligns with their pre-season view as a lower-ranked team. This game gives both teams a chance to change their current narratives.
New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union – Top scorers
Looking at the upcoming game, the home side’s attack is led by Alonso Martinez. He has scored 11 times this season. Santiago Rodriguez, with 9 goals, has been key in midfield. Hannes Wolf and Monsef Bakrar have added 5 and 4 goals, respectively. Agustin Ojeda has contributed 3 goals. For the visitors, Daniel Gazdag has scored 14 goals. Mikael Uhre has 8 goals, and Tai Baribo has 7. Jack McGlynn and Quinn Sullivan have each scored 3 times, showing a strong and balanced attack.
New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union – Full-Time Betting
Bookmakers favor New York City FC with odds of 1.70 for a win. This reflects their strong position and home record. Despite Philadelphia Union’s recent road struggles, they have a slight edge in head-to-head matches. The odds are 4.10 for an away win and 4.20 for a draw. The “halftime-fulltime” option offers odds of 2.25 for a home team halftime win. The “draw-no-bet” market for New York City FC at 1.333 is a safer bet, offering a refund on a draw. The “double-chance” market offers 1.222 for either a home win or draw.
New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union – Over/Under Betting
The Over/Under market offers interesting choices. Historical data shows most games had under 3.5 goals. New York City FC has scored 41 and conceded 37, while Philadelphia Union has scored 48 and conceded 46. This suggests a potential for goals, yet the trend and Philadelphia’s away form could suggest fewer goals. The odds are 1.571 for Over 2.5, but Under 2.5 at 2.35 could be valuable.
New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union – BTTS Betting
The odds for “Both Teams To Score” are 1.571 for ‘Yes’ and 2.25 for ‘No’. Past meetings often ended with both teams scoring. New York City FC’s home games and Philadelphia Union’s away games have seen both teams score frequently. Given both teams’ attacking strengths and defensive issues, “BTTS: Yes” at odds of 1.571 seems likely for this match.
New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union – Prediction
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