Philadelphia Union vs Colorado Rapids Prediction: The Leaders to keep marching

Philadelphia Union welcomes Colorado Rapids to the Subaru Park for another exciting MLS match. It's been almost 3 years since these two faced each other. They played a 1-1 draw at the time on the same ground. Philadelphia are currently Eastern Conference leaders while Colorado are 11th in the Western Conference. The match is important for both sides. But more so for Philadelphia Union who want to remain top. Colorado have an opportunity here to move two places upwards But against such an opponent, a draw might be a good result for the visitors.

Philadelphia Union

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Philadelphia are the best team in the Eastern Conference division. After 27 matches so far, they have won 14 games, drawn 9 and lost 4, with a total of 51 points. Philadelphia faces a tough challenge from 2nd place Montreal, who have 46 points with a game in hand. A win for Montreal, would see them close the gap to just 2 points. This is surely a wake-up call for the home side here. 

Philadelphia Union have endured a stuttering form lately. They fell to two shock defeats in their last 5 games. Although they returned to winning ways by thrashing DC United 6-0 last time out. 

At home, Philadelphia are excellent with 5 straight wins on home soil.

Team Streaks

• More than 2.5 goals: 4/5
• Less than 4.5 cards: 4/5
• Less than 10.5 corners: 5/6

Colorado Rapids

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Colorado Rapids face a tough challenge here. It is no secret that they are no match for a home side that are currently on a 5 match win streak. It is logical for them to try and steal a draw here.

Colorado Rapids are without a win in their last 3 games and it looks almost likely that will continue here. In their last game, they held Houston Dynamo to a 1-1 draw. Houston Dynamo opened the scoring early in the second half after a goalless first 45 minutes. Things turned worse, after Bryan Acosta picked up a red card in the 80th minute. But Colorado's efforts paid off in the 95th minute, when they secured an equalizer.

Team Streaks

• No wins: 3
• Without Clean Sheet: 6
• Both team scoring: 6/6
• First to concede: 4/5
• More than 4.5 cards: 7/9
• Less than 10.5 corners: 4/5

Head to Head

Both teams have met 12 times throughout their history. Colorado Rapids lead the duel with 4 wins, Philadelphia Union have 2 wins and 6 games ended in a draw.

Head to Head Streaks

• Without Clean Sheet (Philadelphia): 4
• Both team scoring: 8/10
• Less than 10.5 Corners: 5/6

Injuries and Suspensions

• Philadelphia Union: No players are currently reported injured or suspended
• Colorado Rapids: Bryan Acosta(suspension), Jack Price(injury), Oliver Larraz(injury), Aboubacar Keita(injury), Braian Galvan(injury)

Expert Betting Tips

Philadelphia should have an easy day in this match. At home, they are practically unstoppable. They

• Back Over 2.5 Goals at 1.64 Odds
• Back Both teams to Score at 1.65 Odds
• Back Correct Score 3-1 at 11 Odds