Our prediction for this MLS match:
Sunday’s football game at Audi Field pits together DC United and Philadelphia Union, the two teams who are eyeing a spot in the playoffs. DC United are only two points behind top nine in the Eastern Conference and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the U’s. The likes of Nigel Robertha, Mohanad Jeahze, and Martin Rodriguez are out of contention with injuries for the home team.
Philadelphia, meanwhile, aim to build on back-to-back wins over Nashville and New York City. The U’s are eager to give fans yet another reason to celebrate, but beating DC United on the road is easier said than done. Taking everything into account, we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw. You should bear in mind that the two teams shared the spoils in their last encounter in the Major League Soccer. There are no fresh injury worries in the visiting team.
Highlighted Player (Christian Benteke):
Christian Benteke, born on 3th of December 1990 is a Belgian football player with roots from Congo. Benteke started his career at KRC Genk and after playing for Standard Liege, KV Mechelen, KV Kortrijk and Aston Villa the striker got transferred to Liverpool. Benteke is 191cm and is known for being a very strong goal scoring striker. In May 2010 Benteke made his debut for the Belgian national team.
Christian Benteke didn’t win any mayor prices yet. In the season 2008/2009 he won the national league of Belgium. Benteke is signed by Nike and got transferred to Liverpool for 46 million euro which makes him the second most expensive football player from Belgium. Benteke’s nickname is The Beast or Bentegoal.
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.