Atlanta United vs Philadelphia Union Prediction: Both clubs won't slow down

Atlanta's next assignment is against Philadelphia Union and the game will be played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta United and Philadelphia Union are two top teams in the league and there's a lot of expectations on both teams to deliver a win in this game. Atlanta are currently unbeaten in their last 2 league games and Philadelphia Union hold onto a 3-match win streak.

Atlanta's last 5 league games ended in 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. While Philadelphia Union recorded 3 wins and 2 draws.

Also, Philadelphia Union is 2nd on the western conference table with 12 points and Atlanta United is 6th with 10 points.

Atlanta United are in for a tough contest as they face an in-form Philadelphia Union side at home. Atlanta have been in average form since the start of the season as they managed 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in all 6 matches. Their last game was against New York City away from home and it ended in a draw.

Atlanta and New York City managed to find the net once in their clash last weekend as the final score was 1-1. New York City got the first goal from the spot in the 43rd minute and Atlanta’s Jamal Thiare equalized in the 65th minute. The game stayed that way until the final whistle. According to stats, Atlanta had 47% possession, 6 shots on target and 5 corner kicks. They also created 4 big chances and missed 3.

There's little advantage that Atlanta can boast of in the upcoming game. So, they will have to compete on level terms and fight for a win.

Philadelphia Union are trusting in their new form to see them through against Atlanta United. The team turned their fortunes around after the humiliating defeat against Pachuca in the Concacaf Champions League game. Since then they remain unbeaten in the last 3 MLS games. 

Philadelphia played their last game against Nashville SC away from home and snatched a 2-1 win at full time. Despite trailing 1-0 at half time, Philadelphia completed a comeback as Julian Carranza and Daniel Gazdag both scored in the 62nd and 90th minutes. According to stats, Philadelphia Union had 48% possession, 5 shots on target and 5 corner kicks. They also had 3 big chances and missed 2.

Philadelphia Union look prepared to face Atlanta United and they fancy their chances of leaving with a win.

According to the h2h, Atlanta United and Philadelphia Union have played 16 games against each other in the past. Atlanta United won 6 matches, while Philadelphia Union won 5 and 5 matches ended in a draw. 

There's a slight inclination on a Philadelphia win at the end of the game because they are playing with a lot of confidence at the moment. But Atlanta United will not be an easy opponent, especially when they are playing at home.

Analysis of the h2h shows, 6 of the last 7 meetings ended with more than 4.5 cards and 4 of the last 5 games ended with less than 10.5 corners.

• Philadelphia Union to take Over 3.5 Corners at 1.65 Odds
• More than 2.5 Goals at 1.61 Odds
• Daniel Gazdag to Score Anytime at 3.20 Odds