Our prediction for this MLS match:
FC Cincinnati play host to Philadelphia Union at their TQL Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting MLS game. Cincinnati proved their worth in a 4-2 win over San Jose Earthquakes and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Fit-again Japan forward Yuya Kubo is widely expected to return to the starting eleven after scoring a hat-trick against San Jose, while fellow attacker Corey Baird remains in the treatment room.
The U’s, on the other hand, failed to impress in a 2-1 defeat to Messi-less Inter Miami, which is yet another reason why we are going to bet on Cincinnati this time out. In their last meeting at the venue Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia 1-0 and we predict that history is going to repeat itself. As for the away team, defender Jack Elliott is banned for the match, while both Andre Blake and Isaiah LeFlore miss out with injuries.
Highlighted Team (Philadelphia Union):
Based in Chester, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Union is an American soccer club that compete in Major League Soccer. The U have been participating in MLS since 2010, but they have yet to win the domestic trophy. Philadelphia welcome their opponents at Talen Energy Stadium, the venue that was opened on June 27, 2010 and current capacity of the stadium is 18.500.
The U made it to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup final on two occasions (2014, 2015), but they were beaten by Seattle Sounders and Sporting Kansas City respectively in the title games. The likes of D.C. United and New York Red Bulls are regarded as the club’s fiercest rivals, but they share a rivalry with Seattle Sounders as well.
Philadelphia’s colors are navy blue and gold, but they wear white shirts and white socks when playing on the road. USA international Freddy Adu is one of the most notable footballers who player for the U in the past. The former Benfica man scored seven goals in 37 appearances for Philadelphia Union in MLS.