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Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, Match Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks

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History in the Making

No other team in the MLS finished the regular season with more points than the Philadelphia Union. Unfortunately, that doesn’t guarantee them the title, but it definitely increases their chances as they’ve home-field advantage throughout the entire postseason.

As for FC Cincinnati, the Orange and Blue became the seventh expansion team to advance in its first playoff round. Now, they want to become the third expansion team to advance through these first two postseason rounds. According to the soccer odds, their chances aren’t good, but they’ve won more games on the road than at home.

Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, Match Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks
Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, Match Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks

Let’s check the latest MLS odds, stats, injury reports, and MLS lines for Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati. We’ve plenty of MLS betting odds and soccer betting for you to consider.

Philadelphia Union: Undefeated

The Philadelphia Union didn’t lose a home game during the regular season. They finished with a 12-5-0 record, collecting 41 points, tied for fourth most in a season. As if that wasn’t enough, they scored 49 goals, equaling the record that the Columbus Crew set in 1998.

Daniel Gazdag led the way with 22 goals, one less than Hany Mukhtar from Nashville SC, who won the Golden Boot. In total, he finished with 32 goal contributions. Both are team records.

There are also Mikael Uhre, who scored 14 goals, and Julian Carranza, who scored 13 goals. Only three sets of three teammates have combined for more goals in a single season.

Philly only lost one of its last eight games. They scored four or more goals in five of those games, while also finishing with a clean sheet in four. In other words, we’re talking about a well-balanced team, which is why they come in as the betting online favorites at -150.

Finally, Kai Wagner is eligible to return after missing the last match due to suspension.

FC Cincinnati: Fantastic Trio

FC Cincinnati have a fantastic trio of their own in Luciano Acosta, Brandon Vazquez and Brenner Souza. Either Acosta, Vazquez or Brenner has scored the Orange and Blue last 14 goals dating back to September 10.

Last Saturday, they faced the New York Red Bulls in the first round and came from behind to win 2-1. Lewis Morgan scored the opener for the Red Bulls at the beginning of the first half, while Acosta scored the equalizer from the penalty spot 26 minutes later. Vazquez scored the winning goal four minutes to the end.

As mentioned before, the Orange and Blue won more games on the road, seven, than at home, six. That and the +380 price they’re offering in the sportsbook and soccer betting to win straight up makes them a really tempting underdog.

There’s another reason. Prior to becoming Cincinnati’s head coach, Pat Noonan was the assistant coach of the Union.

This is a cool story in terms of my last job and our group getting to this point, not having been here before, and going against a very good team in Philadelphia. We have an opportunity to see what we are about,” said Noonan to the media.

Los Angeles FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy Head-to-Head

  • Previous Matches: 8
  • Philadelphia Union Victories: 5 (13 goals)
  • FC Cincinnati Victories: 1 (5 goals)
  • Draws: 2

FC Cincinnati defeated the Philadelphia Union 3-1 at home on August 6, their first win over Philly. Prior to that, they collided at Subaru Park and drew 1-1. The Orange and Blue are the only Eastern Conference team the Union failed to beat this season.

The total has gone under in five of their eight meetings. Nevertheless, both scored in three of their last four encounters.

Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati Match Information

  • Date: Thursday, Oct. 20
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET
  • Location: Subaru Park, Chester
  • Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati Live Stream: fubo.tv

Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati Betting Lines


Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati Prediction

FC Cincinnati are a great team, no doubt about it, and they’re highly motivated, but there’s no team more balanced than the Philadelphia Union. Overall, they scored 72 goals, more than any team in the league. On the other hand, they only allowed 26. No other team allowed less Second, Gazdag is on fire and well-rested. Last but not least, Noonan must have valuable information about his former players, right? Therefore, my soccer prediction is a close victory for the home side.

Score Prediction: Philadelphia Union 2, FC Cincinnati 1

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