Atlanta United vs Philadelphia Union | Betting Tip, Prediction & Odds
It’s a busy time in Major League Soccer and following the mid-week fixtures we have another set of games this weekend. One of the top matches in the Eastern Conference sees Atlanta United host Philadelphia Union at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Atlanta United come into this match sitting top of the Eastern Conference, 1 point clear second place Columbus Crew with a game in hand. If they can win this match and take maximum points from their additional game, Atlanta United could have a nice lead at the top of the table.
Philadelphia Union begin the weekend in seventh place and have 18 points to their name from 13 games played. However, a win in this one could potentially take them into the playoff places.
Atlanta United Form
Despite sitting top of the Eastern Conference, Atlanta United have not had things all their own way recently. In fact, they have won only 1 of their last 4 MLS games, which was back on the 13th May at Orlando City.
Prior to that match, Atlanta United lost 2-0 at home to Sporting Kansas City and following the win over Orlando City, they have lost 3-1 at home to New York Red Bulls and were held to a 1-1 draw at New England Revolution.
However, Atlanta United have won 8 of their last 11 MLS games and will be keen to get back to winning ways in-front of their own fans.
Philadelphia Union Form
Philadelphia Union made a very slow start to the season and won only 2 of their first 9 MLS games. Both wins came at home against New England Revolution and DC United.
However, since the defeat at Columbus Crew, Philadelphia Union have won 3 and drawn 1 of their last 4 Major League Soccer games. There have been wins at Montreal impact and at home against Real Salt Lake and Chicago Fire.
Scoring goals has been a problem for Philadelphia Union and they have scored in only 1 of their last 6 away MLS games. Defensively they have improved and kept clean sheets in their last 2 away games.
Team News
Atlanta United look set to be without the injured duo of Alec Kann and Greg Garza, the latter of which has an outside chance of making them game. Both Hector Villalba and Franco Escobar are doubtful.
Philadelphia Union travel with doubts over Richie Marquez and Joshua Yaro but every other player is fit and available.
Top Atlanta United vs Philadelphia Union Betting Tips
Philadelphia Union have improved in recent weeks and Atlanta United have slipped up, so this could be closer than first thought. However, Atlanta United are the better team and should come out on top. They are the favourites at 1/2 with Ladbrokes.
Philadelphia Union have been struggling for goals in recent away games and while the final score may be close, Atlanta United could win this game by keeping a clean sheet. Atlanta United to win to nil is 9/5 at William Hill.
Josef Martínez has been in great goal scoring form for Atlanta United this season and the striker can be backed at 9/4 with Ladbrokes to get the first goal of the game.