Philadelphia Phillies vs Arizona Diamondbacks: Prediction for the match on 02 May 2025

Philadelphia Phillies vs Arizona Diamondbacks: Prediction and Odds on the Match on May 02, 2025

The Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks will open a three-game series at the Citizens Bank Park on Friday night. Ahead of this game, the two teams have just secured a win in their most recent series. With a similar record after 31 matches, the two teams will feel confident of winning. How will this game unfold? Below, I will look into the preview of this game and offer predictions. 

Philadelphia Phillies: Form and Statistics

The Philadelphia Phillies will hope to enjoy another incredible performance in this series as they hurt the Washington Nationals the last time out. However, this team has now won two consecutive series despite suffering a sweep against the New York Mets. In their last game, the Philadelphia Phillies played the Washington Nationals in the finale of their series and they lost 2-4, as they could only score one run each in the fifth and sixth innings. This team record has been impressive this season, extending to 17-14, which positions them second in the National League East Division. 

Philadelphia Phillies Lineup

The Philadelphia Phillies have decided to go with Jesus Luzardo on the mound in this game. This season, Luzardo has been impressive with a 3-0 record already. He had an average earned run of 1.73 and 41 in five starts. However, his record against the Arizona Diamondbacks is 2-1 with a 5.09 average earned runs and 19 strikeouts.

Bryson Stott (L) 2B, Trea Turner (R) SS, Bryce Harper (L) 1B, Kyle Schwarber (L) DH, Nick Castellanos (R) RF, Max Kepler (L) LF, Alec Bohm (R) 3B, Johan Rojas (R) CF, Rafael Marchán (S) C

Arizona Diamondbacks: Form and Statistics

The Arizona Diamondbacks keep pushing for a playoff spot and will enter this game with confidence. After a tough run to end April, losing three consecutive series to the Chicago Cubs, Tampa Bay Rays and Atlanta Braves, this team got back to winning ways against the Mets. In that series, the Arizona Diamondbacks lost 8-3 in the opener, but a 3-4 and 2-4 result in the final game was enough to overturn things. This season, the Arizona Diamondbacks have a 17-14 record, giving them a 0.548 PCT and they are 4th in the National League West Division. 

Arizona Diamondbacks Lineup

On the mound in this opening game, the Arizona Diamondbacks have decided to go with Merrill Kelly. This season, Merrill Kelly has a 3-1 record with a 4.41 ERA and 25 strikeouts. Also, he has a career start of 2-1 over the Philadelphia Phillies, a 2.92 average earned runs and 18 strikeouts.

Corbin Carroll (L) RF, Geraldo Perdomo (S) SS, Pavin Smith (L) 1B, Josh Naylor (L) DH, Eugenio Suárez (R) 3B, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (R) LF, Alek Thomas (L) CF, Tim Tawa (R) 2B, Jose Herrera (S) C

Philadelphia Phillies vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Tips & Odds

• The Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies are coming off a win in their last series and will hope for a positive result here. The Arizona Diamondbacks have 2.45 odds of winning on Betway bookmaker, while 1Xbet favours the Philadelphia Phillies at 1.62 odds.
• The Arizona Diamondbacks won the last three meetings against the Philadelphia Phillies and scored at least three runs in that stretch. An over 2.5 runs for the visiting team is available on 1Xbet with odds at 1.36.
• Three of the last four meetings between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies ended with at least ten runs. Over 9.5 runs is available on Betway bookmaker with odds at 2.10.
• The Philadelphia Phillies have entered 23 games as favourites this season and won 13 of them or 56.5%.
• The Arizona Diamondbacks have been solid as underdogs this season. This team has won five of the nine matches they were tagged underdogs already, being around 55.6%.

Philadelphia Phillies vs Arizona Diamondbacks Match Prediction 02 May 2025

The two teams have been playing at the same level this season with the same record. While it looks like it is difficult to separate either side, I feel the Philadelphia Phillies at home could take the lead in this opener. First thing, the bookies have them pegged as favourites while they are also playing at home. On the other hand, the Philadelphia Phillies have been playing much better at the Citizens Bank Park, which looks like their fortress. 

Yet, it is tough to write the Arizona Diamondbacks off in any contest, and they have proven this season. Having had difficult moments in the final days of April, this team stepped up in their first two games this season and will be motivated to continue on that path. 

This is a game up for grabs, and this could be more of an offensive approach with a win being the ultimate aim. However, the Philadelphia Phillies are in a better position, while the Arizona Diamondbacks should be able to score many runs. 

Our match prediction: is a win for the Philadelphia Phillies with odds at 1.62 on the 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip: is over 9.0 with odds at 1.83 on the Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final betting tip: is the Arizona Diamondbacks to score over 3.5 runs with odds at 1.66 on the Betway bookmaker.