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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as Philadelphia Union take on an impressive FC Cincinnati side in a crucial clash at the TQL Stadium on Wednesday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union Preview
FC Cincinnati are in second place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been in excellent form this season. The home side eased past San Jose Earthquakes by a 4-2 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Philadelphia Union, on the other hand, are in eighth place in the league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Union slumped to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Inter Miami in their previous game and will need to bounce back this week.
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FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Philadelphia Union have a good recent record against FC Cincinnati and have won six out of the 13 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to FC Cincinnati's four victories.
- FC Cincinnati have won three of their last five matches against Philadelphia Union in MLS and managed to eliminate the Union in the playoffs last season.
- FC Cincinnati have won eight of their last nine matches in MLS and could become only the second team since the turn of the century to win nine games in a span of 10 matches in the regular season.
- Philadelphia Union have won only one of their last 11 matches in the regular season of MLS and have collected only eight points in the competition during this period.
FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union Prediction
FC Cincinnati have been in excellent form over the past month and are currently one of the best teams in the league. Yuya Kuba scored a hat-trick against San Jose Earthquakes last week and will look to replicate his heroics this week.
Philadelphia Union have endured a dismal run this year and are in desperate need of a shot in the arm. FC Cincinnati are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: FC Cincinnati 3-1 Philadelphia Union
FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - FC Cincinnati to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Philadelphia Union to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Yuya Kubo to score - Yes
