Atlanta United vs Philadelphia Union: Philadelphia will run the show

Atlanta faces Philadelphia Union in the Mercedez-Benz Stadium for another exciting MLS fixture. Philadelphia will come into this with lots of confidence, as they beat this same opposition 4-1 in the previous match between. Julian Carranza opened the scoring for Philadelphia just 18 minutes into the game. 5 minutes later, the visitors drew level through Andrew Gutman strike but they couldn’t hold the draw as the hosts went back in front in the 44th minute. The hosts further showed their dominance in the second half scoring two more goals in the 67th minute and 95th minute.

Philadelphia are top of the Eastern Conference with 63 points and Atlanta are 9th with 39 points.

Atlanta United

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Atlanta have done well to pick up two wins in a row after two losses. Their latest match ended in a 4-2 win over Toronto FC. After a goalless first 45 minutes, both teams produced an exciting second half scoring 6 goals. Atlanta United were the first to open the scoring in the 47th minute through Juan Sanchez Purata strike before Ayo Akinola drew the visitors level in the 52nd minute. The battle grew intense as the hosts regained the lead in the 62nd minute but lost it in the 67th minute from a spot kick. Finally, the hosts put the game to bed with two goals in the 74th and 88th minute.

In 8/9 matches, Atlanta United have seen over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. In 8/10 matches, less than 10.5 corners have been played.

Emerson Hyndman, Miles Robinson, Brad Guzan, Dylan Castanheira and Osvaldo Alonso are all sidelined due to injuries

Philadelphia Union

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Philadelphia Union are currently the best team in the Eastern Conference. They have won their 5 matches in a row, and they look set to continue with another win in this match. They recently thumped Orlando SC 5-1 in their last match. Goals from Joao Moutinho and Mikael Uhre gave the hosts a first half lead. The hosts continued their dominance by adding 2 extra goals in the 55th and 63rd minute before Andrea Pere pulled one back in the 75th minute. But the hosts dismissed every chance of a comeback by extending their lead further in the 87th minute.

Philadelphia Union have 5 wins in their last 5 matches and in ⅘ matches more than 2.5 goals have been scored. Philadelphia have opened the scoring first in 5/5 matches and in ⅘ matches, they have won the first half and in 6/6 matches less than 10.5 corners have been played.

No players are currently reported injured or suspended.

Head to Head

Philadelphia Union and Atlanta United have played 13 times and Atlanta United have 5 wins, while Philadelphia Union have 4 wins. 4 matches ended in a draw.

Philadelphia have not lost in the last 5 matches against Atlanta United. Atlanta United are without a clean sheet in their last 5 matches against Philadelphia Union. In ⅞ matches, less than 10.5 corners have been played.

Expert Betting Tips

It is no surprise that Philadelphia are favorites to win this match and It's now a matter of by how many goals.

• Bet on Away over 1 goal at 1.60 Odds
• Bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.66 Odds
• Bet on Away win at 1.61 Odds