D.C. United vs Philadelphia Union Prediction & Betting Tips

📊 Form Guide

D.C. United

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D.C. United will be wanting a better result here following the 2-1 MLS defeat last time out to Chicago Fire.

In that game, D.C. United managed 53% possession and 14 shots at goal with 6 of them on target. At the other end, Chicago Fire had 7 attempts on goal with 3 on target. Sapong (3'), Sekulić (45') and Bornstein (56' Own goal) scored for Chicago Fire.

D.C. United have struggled with their forward play in more recent games. Their ‘goals for’ figure equals just 4 against opposing sides during the course of their last 6 outings. In those meetings, Black-and-Red have also seen the tally of goals scored against them total 15.

Philadelphia Union

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Philadelphia Union will go into this clash following a 2-1 MLS win to beat Montreal Impact in their previous match.

In that game, Philadelphia Union managed 50% possession and 9 attempts at goal with 6 of them on target. For Philadelphia Union, the scorers were Monteiro (39') and Santos (48'). Montreal Impact got 11 shots at goal with 3 on target. Sejdič (65') scored for Montreal Impact.

A sequence of effective showings from the Philadelphia Union defensive unit has resulted in their ‘goals against’ tally amounting to 4 from their past 6 outings overall. During the same period, the number of goals that they have scored themselves amounts to 13. That kind of trend won’t necessarily be carried forward into this game, however.

↔️ Head to head

A quick look at their past head to head meetings stretching back to 24/06/2017 shows that these fixtures have ended in disappointment for D.C. United. They’ve not been able to come away with any victories whatsoever whereas Philadelphia Union have been superior, getting wins in 100% of those matches played.

A lot of goals were also scored during this period, 23 overall which averages out at 3.83 goals per match.

🗞️ Team News: D.C. United

Felipe Martins (Cruciate Ligament Surgery) and Paul Arriola (Cruciate Ligament Rupture) are not available for DC United gaffer Ben Olsen.

In our view, Black-and-Red look set to opt for a 4-4-2 system in the match and select Bill Hamid, Joseph Mora, Donovan Pines, Fredric Brillant, Chris Odoi-Atsem, Yamil Asad, Júnior Moreno, Russell Canouse, Julian Gressel, Ola Kamara and Gelmin Rivas.

🗞️ Team News: Philadelphia Union

Owing to a completely healthy group to choose from, Philadelphia Union boss Jim Curtin doesn’t have any fitness concerns to speak of before this match.

We’re of the thinking that The U will likely play in a 4-2-3-1 lineup using Andre Blake, Olivier Mbaizo, Jack Elliott, Mark Mckenzie, Kai Wagner, Alejandro Bedoya, Jamiro Monteiro, Sergio Santos, Anthony Fontana, Brenden Aaronson and Kacper Przybylko.

⚡ Prediction

In our opinion, D.C. United might well have a job on their hands to break down this Philadelphia Union side who we think will do enough to score at the other end and edge ahead.

We’re therefore tipping a very competitive encounter with a 0-1 winning margin for Philadelphia Union after 90 minutes.

Little in this one.

Peter Guest, 10:04 12/10/2020