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The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another round of matches this week as Philadelphia Union take on an impressive Orlando City side in an important encounter at the Inter & Co Stadium on Wednesday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Orlando City vs Philadelphia Union Preview
Philadelphia Union are in ninth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have not been at their best this season. The Union were held to a 1-1 draw by Atlanta United in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this week.
Orlando City, on the other hand, are in fourth place in the league table and have stepped up to the plate this season. The home side eased past FC Dallas by a 3-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
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Orlando City vs Philadelphia Union Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Philadelphia Union have a slight edge over Orlando City and have won eight out of the 21 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Orlando City's seven victories.
- Orlando City defeated Philadelphia Union by a 3-2 scoreline in the reverse fixture away from home in MLS this season and have never completed a league double over the Union.
- Orlando City are unbeaten in their last nine matches at home in all competitions and have kept clean sheets in each of their last four such games.
- Philadelphia Union have won two of their last three matches away from home in the regular season of MLS - they have won only one of the eight such games preceding this run.
Orlando City vs Philadelphia Union Prediction
Orlando City have been impressive this season and will be intent on moving up the league table. Ramiro Enrique and Facundo Torres can be lethal on their day and will look to make their mark this week.
Philadelphia Union have flattered to deceive in recent weeks but have shown signs of improvement over the past month. Orlando City have been the better team this season, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Orlando City 2-1 Philadelphia Union
Orlando City vs Philadelphia Union Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Orlando City to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Philadelphia Union to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Ramiro Enrique to score - Yes
