Philadelphia Union vs DC United
9th July 0030hrs
Football – USA – MLS
Pick Home Win -1
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 15/8 odds taken 2154 GMT, Thursday 7 July
Jim Curtin’s Philadelphia Union and Chad Ashton’s DC United meet in MLS action at Subaru Park this weekend. Philadelphia are riding high in the Eastern Conference, sitting just two points behind leaders New York Red Bulls in second. In contrast, United have had a miserable season so far and languish in 13th after 16 games played. As you would expect, the home side are the clear favourites in this one. Check out the latest odds and best predictions.
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Philadelphia Union Preview – Union’s unbeaten home run to continue?
Jim Curtin’s Philadelphia Union have had a fine season up until now. Union, who reached the Conference Finals last term, have picked up 30 points from 18 matches, winning seven, drawing nine and losing two.
Philadelphia are draw specialists, with eight of their nine stalemates coming in their last 11 MLS matches. They have been very tough to beat, though, with just Toronto and Chicago Fire getting the better of them this season.
Union are unbeaten at home this term, and they picked up a 2-1 victory over New York City in their last game at Subaru Park. Will Curtin’s boys get the better of DC United at the weekend to maintain their home record?
DC United Preview – Anther bad day at the office for United?
Under interim boss Chad Ashton, who took over in April, DC United have had a tough season so far. They languish down in 13th position in the Eastern Conference, taking a mere 17 points from 16 games. Only goal difference is keeping them off the foot.
Nonetheless, United ended their six-game winless streak in style in midweek, winning 5-3 at Orlando City. Taxiarchis Fountas was the hero, scoring three times in Florida. That was their first away win since matchday two.
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The club from the American capital will be eager to build on the three points in Orlando with a positive result in Philadelphia this weekend. The bookies are pricing the away win at 16/5.
Philadelphia Union vs DC United Betting Advice
These two clubs met three times during the 2021 season, with Philadelphia winning twice. However, when they last squared off, DC picked up a 3-1 home victory, which was their first win over Union in 11 attempts.
Key Facts – Philadelphia Union vs DC United Betting Tip
- Philadelphia sit fourth in the overall 2022 MLS table
- The home team are unbeaten on their own patch this season
- Union have won nine of the previous 11 meetings
Philadelphia are an extremely tough nut to crack on home soil, with their last loss at Subaru Park coming against New York City at the end of the 2021 season.
Draws have been Philadelphia’s Achilles heel of late, but we are backing Curtin’s troops to secure maximum points from this one. There is good value in 15/8 for Union to win -1.
Mikael Uhre has netted three goals in his last six appearances for the hosts. Back Philadelphia’s No. 7 to score the opening goal of this one at 15/4.
The best betting odds for Philadelphia Union vs DC United
Philadelphia Union to win: 8/11 at Bet365
Draw: 3/1 at Bet365
DC United to win: 16/5 at Bet365
