Philadelphia Union vs Nashville SC – Match Preview

Philadelphia Union is set to host Nashville SC at the iconic Subaru Park. This opening round clash in the Major League Soccer season is on Friday, July 20th at 23:30 GMT. Philadelphia Union, with 24 points, is 25th in the standings. Nashville SC, with 26 points, is in the 21st spot. Both teams have played 24 matches. A victory could significantly boost either team’s position in the early stages of the campaign. The home side is the favorite, but the odds suggest a tight match.

Philadelphia Union – Form

The Philadelphia Union’s recent home form has shown varied results. Their latest match on July 17, 2024, ended in a 5:1 win against the New England Revolution. Tai Baribo scored twice, with Jakob Glesnes and Quinn Sullivan also scoring. Before this, they had a goalless draw with the New York Red Bulls. Their match before that was a 2:1 loss to Toronto FC, ending their away match losing streak.

Nashville SC – Form

Nashville SC has faced challenges in their recent games. Their latest match was a 0-3 loss to Orlando City on July 18th. Before this, they had a 2-1 loss to DC United and a 4-1 defeat by Portland Timbers. Sam Surridge scored in the latter match. These results were expected by bookmakers, highlighting Nashville SC’s struggles on the road.

Philadelphia Union – Nashville SC – Head to Head

The last match between these two on April 7, 2024, ended in a 2-1 win for Philadelphia Union. In their last 10 matches, Philadelphia Union has won 4 times, while Nashville SC has won once. The last 5 clashes saw both teams scoring in 2 matches. Philadelphia Union has been unbeaten in their last 6 matches against Nashville SC. In 6 out of the last 7 encounters, the total goals were under 3.5, indicating closely-fought contests.

Philadelphia Union – Nashville SC – Standings

As the Major League Soccer season starts, both teams are eager to improve their standings. Philadelphia Union, at 25th with 24 points, aims to use their home advantage. They have scored and conceded 42 goals. Nashville SC, in 21st with 26 points, aims to extend their lead over the Union. They have a goal difference of -10 and will focus on defense against their opponents.

Philadelphia Union vs Nashville SC – Top scorers

Daniel Gazdag leads Philadelphia Union with 11 goals this season. Mikael Uhre and Tai Baribo have each scored 6 times. Midfielders Jack McGlynn and Quinn Sullivan have added 3 goals each. For Nashville SC, Sam Surridge is the top scorer with 8 goals. Hany Mukhtar has scored 5 goals. Teal Bunbury and Tyler Boyd have scored 3 and 2 goals, respectively. Defender Jack Maher has also scored once.

Philadelphia Union vs Nashville SC – Full-Time Betting

Philadelphia Union has odds of 1.90 for a home win, while Nashville SC’s odds for an away victory are 3.80. The draw is at 3.60. Philadelphia’s recent form and their head-to-head record could be decisive. However, injuries could affect the outcome. The “halftime-fulltime” option and “draw-no-bet” for Philadelphia offer interesting odds. The “double-chance” market provides a safety net for Nashville supporters.

Philadelphia Union vs Nashville SC – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals option is at 1.65, while “Under 2.5” goals is at 2.20. Past encounters and recent performances suggest a game with fewer than 3.5 goals. The “Under 2.5” goals option, at 2.20, might appeal to bettors, given the teams’ scoring trends.

Philadelphia Union vs Nashville SC – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 1.57. This reflects the likelihood of both teams scoring. Given the defensive issues of both teams and their ability to score, “BTTS: Yes” at 1.57 is a plausible outcome for this fixture.

Philadelphia Union vs Nashville SC – Prediction