Prediction: Philadelphia Union vs DC United

Prediction: Philadelphia Union to win 3-0

Best Odds: 12/1

Bookmaker: Betfair

The Philadelphia Union and DC United will face each other in the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference this weekend. The match will be played at Subaru Park and is scheduled to kick off at 12:30am UK time on Saturday.

Philadelphia Union

The Philadelphia Union are second in Major League League Eastern Conference at the moment with 30 points from 18 matches, just two points behind leaders, the New York Red Bulls, who have played 19 matches.

Jim Curtin’s side will head into the match against DC United on the back of a goalless draw with the Columbus Crew away from home in Major League Soccer. It followed a 1-0 defeat to Chicago Fire in the league.

While the Philadelphia Union are having a wonderful season at the moment, they are not the most consistent of teams. Of their last six games, they have won two, drawn three and one defeat.

For the Philadelphia Union to finish at the top of the Major League League Eastern Conference, they need to be more consistent. It will be interesting to see if they are able to add this particular trait to their game in the coming weeks.

Team News:

Jose Martinez is available for the Philadelphia Union after serving his suspension.

DC United

DC United are struggling in the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference at the moment and are having a terrible campaign.

Chad Ashton’s side are second from bottom in the standings with only 17 points from 16 matches, level on points with bottom team, the Chicago Fire, who have played 18 matches.

The Black and Red have won only two matches away from home in Major League Soccer so far this season and just five in total.

DC United will head into the match against the Philadelphia Union on the back of a 5-3 win against Orlando City away from home in MLS. It followed a 3-1 defeat to Nashville at home in the league.

Chad Ashton’s side really need to get act together if they are to climb up the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference in the coming weeks.

Team News:

Fountas is set to keep his place in the DC United starting lineup.

Key Factors to Consider

• The Philadelphia Union have scored 22 goals in 18 MLS games this season.
• The Philadelphia Union have conceded 13 goals in 18 MLS games this season.
• The Philadelphia Union have won 7 out of 18 MLS games this season.
• DC United have scored 23 goals in 16 MLS matches this campaign.
• DC United have conceded 30 goals in 16 MLS matches this campaign.

Conclusion

The Philadelphia Union are a much better team than DC United and are also in great form at the moment. A convincing win for the home team is the most likely outcome in this match.

Prediction: Philadelphia Union to win 3-0

Best Odds: 12/1

Bookmaker: Betfair