Philadelphia Union - Orlando City: The battle for an MLS playoff spot continues!
In an MLS regular-season match, Philadelphia Union will face Orlando City overnight into Sunday, September 27. The match will kick off at 1:30 AM CET, and I am offering a bet on this game.
Philadelphia Union - Orlando City: Match facts and H2H
- Philadelphia Union are unbeaten in eight consecutive matches: six wins and two draws.
- Philadelphia Union have scored at least one goal in each of their last eight matches.
- Orlando City have lost their last two matches.
- Orlando City have scored at least one goal in 19 consecutive matches.
- Orlando City have scored in both halves in 30% of their matches this season.
- Orlando have conceded in both halves in 37% of their matches this season.
- Orlando City have conceded 60 goals, the worst defensive record in the Eastern Conference.
- Orlando City beat Philadelphia Union 4:3.
Philadelphia Union - Orlando City: Match preview
Both teams' main goal right now is to fight for a place in the playoffs. The teams are close in the standings and are separated by just a few points, so this match is very important for both Philadelphia Union and Orlando City.
Philadelphia Union are currently sixth in the table with 36 points after 26 rounds. They are in excellent form, having won their last five matches and remained unbeaten in eight consecutive games. Thanks to these results, Philadelphia have climbed to sixth place and have a four-point cushion over the team in 10th. There are still eight matches to play, so the battle continues for the Union.
Orlando City lost their last match and have now dropped behind Philadelphia in the table, with 34 points after 26 rounds. The team's main problem is their defense, with 60 goals conceded in 26 rounds. That is the worst defensive record in the MLS Eastern Conference. Therefore, if the team cannot improve the situation, they could lose their place in the top 10. They are two points behind 10th place, so the team clearly need to step up and put together a strong final stretch.
Probable lineups
- Philadelphia Union: Blake, Westfield, Harriel, Pierre, Wagner, Lukić, Sullivan, Jean Jacques, Iloski, Vassilev, Damiani
- Orlando City: Crépeau, Jansson, Brekalo, Gerbet, Luis Otávio, Rhein, Spicer, Angulo, Ojeda, Ellis, Pašalić
Prediction
Philadelphia are in excellent form, and I think they can win at home. I am offering a bet on a home win.
