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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Philadelphia Union take on an impressive Charlotte FC side in an important encounter at the Subaru Park on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte FC Preview
Charlotte FC are in fifth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have stepped up to the plate this season. The away side played out a 2-2 draw against Orlando City last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Philadelphia Union, on the other hand, are in 10th place in the league table and have been inconsistent this season. The Union slumped to a 4-3 defeat at the hands of FC Cincinnati in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
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Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Philadelphia Union have a slight edge over Charlotte FC and have won two out of the five matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Charlotte FC's paltry one victory.
- Charlotte FC have lost only one of their last four matches against Philadelphia Union and played out a goalless draw in the reverse fixture at home last month.
- Philadelphia Union have won only one of their last 12 matches in MLS and have lost each of their last two games in the competition.
- Charlotte FC have lost only one of their last nine matches in a run dating back to the beginning of May this year.
- Kai Wagner picked up two assists in Philadelphia Union's defeat against FC Cincinnati this week - his seventh MLS game with multiple assists.
Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte FC Prediction
Philadelphia Union have failed to meet expectations this season and cannot afford to extend their dismal run this month. Tai Baribo has made an impression for the Union and will look to add to his goal tally this weekend.
Charlotte FC can pack a punch on their day and have come into their own this season. Both teams are on an even footing and could play out a draw on Saturday.
Prediction: Philadelphia Union 2-2 Charlotte FC
Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Charlotte FC to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Tai Baribo to score - Yes
