The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Philadelphia Union lock horns with Atlanta United in an important encounter at the Subaru Park on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Philadelphia Union vs Atlanta United Preview
Atlanta United are in 11th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side played out a 2-2 draw against New York Red Bulls last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Philadelphia Union, on the other hand, are in ninth place in the league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Union thrashed DC United by a comprehensive 4-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Philadelphia Union vs Atlanta United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Philadelphia Union and Atlanta United are on an even footing as far as the head-to-head record is concerned and have won five matches apiece out of the last 16 games played between the two teams.
- Philadelphia Union have won each of their last four matches at home against Atlanta United in the regular season of MLS, with their previous such defeat coming by a 2-0 margin in July 2018.
- Philadelphia Union have won their second consecutive game in MLS by a margin of four goals - the second time they have achieved such a run in the competition.
- Atlanta United have won only two of their last 10 matches in the regular season of MLS in a run dating back to July this year.
Philadelphia Union vs Atlanta United Prediction
Philadelphia Union have managed to find their feet after a poor start to their season and will be intent on finishing their campaign on a high. Daniel Gazdag scored a brace in his previous game and will look to make his mark yet again this weekend.
Atlanta United have a good squad at their disposal and will need to be at their best in this fixture. Philadelphia Union are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Philadelphia Union 2-0 Atlanta United
Philadelphia Union vs Atlanta United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Philadelphia Union to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Philadelphia Union to keep a clean sheet - Yes
Tip 4: Daniel Gazdag to score - Yes