Philadelphia Union vs D.C. United Live Stream, Predictions

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Philadelphia Union

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Philadelphia Union prepare for this match following on from a 1-1 MLS draw vs New York Red Bulls.

In that match, Philadelphia Union had 54% possession and 11 shots on goal with 7 on target. The only player to score for Philadelphia Union was Santos (85'). On the other side, New York Red Bulls had 13 shots at goal with 3 on target. Klimala (60') scored for New York Red Bulls.

Jim Curtin's Philadelphia Union have seen rewards for their attempts on goal 10 times in their past six outings. At the other end, the number of goals that they have conceded in those fixtures amounts to 7.

D.C. United

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D.C. United will go into this match following on from a 7-1 MLS win to beat Toronto FC in their most recent game.

In that game, D.C. United managed 52% possession and 21 attempts on goal with 9 of them on target. For D.C. United, the goalscorers were Paredes (2'), Robertha (8'), Arriola (71'), Kamara (81'), Asad (85') and Yow (90'). At the other end, Toronto FC had 6 attempts on goal with 3 on target. Priso (21' Own goal) and Akinola (39') scored for Toronto FC.

A succession of very capable showings from the D.C. United defensive unit has resulted in the number of goals they’ve conceded standing at 4 from their past 6 fixtures combined. Over that same period, their own attack force has managed to score 12. Previous results aside, we’ll just have to find out if the trend shall be sustained in this next match.

↔️ Head to head

Delving into their past head to head results going back to 30/08/2018 reveals that these encounters have been miserable for D.C. United. They have not been able to register any wins whatsoever while Philadelphia Union have dominated them, winning in 83 per cent of those games played.

There were also goals galore in those games, with 22 overall at an average of 3.67 goals per match.

The previous league game between these clubs was MLS match day 9 on 23/05/2021 when the final score was D.C. United 0-1 Philadelphia Union.

On that occasion, D.C. United had 52% possession and 17 shots on goal with 7 of them on target.

Philadelphia Union had 7 attempts on goal with 2 on target. Przybyłko (45') scored.

The referee was Timothy Ford.

ℹ️ Team News: Philadelphia Union

Jack de Vries (Concussion) and Ilsinho (Groin Injury) will not be taking part for Union manager Jim Curtin.

📰 Team News: D.C. United

DC United boss Hernán Losada has not got a full squad to pick from. Steve Birnbaum (Ankle Surgery), Erik Sorga (Leg Injury), Edison Flores (Torn muscle bundle) and Chris Odoi-Atsem (Unknown Injury) will miss out on this game.

⚡ Prediction

We feel that D.C. United will need to apply a lot of pressure to see themselves scoring against this Philadelphia Union outfit who should get a goal themselves and run out victorious.

We’re therefore tipping a very even contest with a 1-0 victory for Philadelphia Union at the end of the 90.

Let’s see how it plays out.

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Peter Guest, 10:08 13/07/2021