Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati Prediction and Betting Tips | 19th October 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS features another round of matches this weekend as Philadelphia Union lock horns with an impressive FC Cincinnati side in an intriguing clash at the Subaru Park on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati Preview
FC Cincinnati are currently in third place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been in good form this season. The away side slumped to a damaging 3-1 defeat at the hands of Orlando City last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Philadelphia Union, on the other hand, are in 11th place in the league table at the moment and have not been at their best this year. The Union suffered a 3-2 defeat against Columbus Crew in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Philadelphia Union have a good recent record against FC Cincinnati and have won seven out of the last 15 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to FC Cincinnati's five victories.
- Philadelphia Union's 4-2 victory away from home against FC Cincinnati in the Leagues Cup Round of 16 this year was only their second victory against them since the start of the 2022 season.
- Philadelphia Union have won only four matches at home in the regular season of MLS in 2024 - they have never secured fewer than six home victories in a single league season in their history.
- FC Cincinnati have picked up 10 victories away from home in MLS so far in 2024 and are only one victory away from equalling a league record in this regard.
Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati Prediction
FC Cincinnati have a brilliant away record this year but are in the midst of a slump at the moment. The away side was thoroughly outplayed by Orlando City last week and will need to prove its mettle this weekend.
Philadelphia Union have failed to meet expectations this year but have shown signs of improvement in recent months. Both teams have issues to address at the moment and could play out a draw on Saturday.
Prediction: Philadelphia Union 1-1 FC Cincinnati
Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: FC Cincinnati to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Daniel Gazdag to score - Yes
