Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati – Match Preview

Philadelphia Union is gearing up to host FC Cincinnati at Subaru Park on Friday, October 19th. The match kicks off at 22:00 GMT. The Union, currently 22nd in the standings, faces a tough season. They are eager to climb the ranks. FC Cincinnati, in 5th place, aims to strengthen their position with a win. Both teams are set to make a statement in this opening round clash.

Philadelphia Union – Form

The Philadelphia Union’s performance has been inconsistent in their last three Major League Soccer games. They faced a 3:2 defeat against Columbus Crew on October 5. Nathan Harriel and Jack McGlynn scored the goals. Before that, they lost 2:1 to Orlando City on October 2, despite scoring. Their last home game on September 28 ended in a 1:1 draw with Atlanta United. Harriel scored, ending their winning streak against Atlanta.

FC Cincinnati – Form

FC Cincinnati’s recent form has shown ups and downs. Their last game on October 5, 2024, ended in a 1:3 loss to Orlando City. Luciano Acosta scored their only goal. They also faced defeats against New York City FC and Los Angeles FC, with scores of 3:2 and 1:2 respectively. Luca Orellano managed to score in one of these matches. These results were expected by bookmakers.

Philadelphia Union – FC Cincinnati – Head to Head

The last match between these teams was on August 13, 2024. Philadelphia Union won 4-2 in the Leagues Cup. Over their last 10 games, each team has won 4 times, with 2 draws. The recent 5 matches saw both teams scoring 3 times. Philadelphia Union has a strong home record against FC Cincinnati, with goals in 9 of their last 11 meetings.

Philadelphia Union – FC Cincinnati – Standings

The standings highlight the contrast between the teams. Philadelphia Union is 22nd with 37 points after 33 matches. They’ve conceded 53 goals but scored 61. FC Cincinnati is 5th, with 56 points. They have a positive goal difference, scoring 56 and conceding 47. The 19-point gap underscores Cincinnati’s consistent form. The odds slightly favor the home side, despite the standings.

Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati – Top scorers

Daniel Gazdag leads Philadelphia Union’s attack with 17 goals. Mikael Uhre and Tai Baribo also contribute with 10 and 9 goals. Jack McGlynn and Quinn Sullivan have each added 4 goals. For FC Cincinnati, Luciano Acosta has 14 goals. Yuya Kubo and Luca Orellano each have 10 goals. Kevin Kelsy and Pavel Bucha have added 6 and 4 goals, respectively.

Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Philadelphia Union with odds of 1.80. This reflects their strong home performance against FC Cincinnati. Despite their lower ranking, their home advantage and head-to-head record could be decisive. The odds for a draw and an away win are 4.00 and 3.90, respectively. FC Cincinnati’s season form makes them a contender for an upset.

Alternative betting markets include “halftime-fulltime” at 2.30 for Philadelphia leading at halftime. The “draw-no-bet” option offers a safety net for Philadelphia at 1.364. The “double-chance” market for FC Cincinnati is at 1.222, covering a draw or an away win.

Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati – Over/Under Betting

Philadelphia Union’s games average 3.45 goals, while FC Cincinnati’s average 2.85. However, their head-to-head matches at Subaru Park often feature under 3.5 goals. The “Over 2.5” option is at 1.444, and “Under 2.5” is at 2.70. This suggests a potentially high-scoring game, but past matches indicate it might be tighter.

Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati – BTTS Betting

The odds for both teams to score are 1.444 for “Yes” and 2.625 for “No.” In their last 10 encounters, both teams scored in 3 matches. Philadelphia Union’s recent home games and FC Cincinnati’s away games show a mixed trend. Considering this, “BTTS: Yes” is plausible, but “BTTS: No” also has potential.

Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati – Prediction