The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another round of matches this week as Philadelphia Union take on New England Revolution in an important encounter at Subaru Park on Wednesday. Both teams have flattered to deceive this season and will want to win this game.
Philadelphia Union vs New England Revolution Preview
Philadelphia Union are currently rooted to the bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have struggled this season. The Union slumped to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Toronto FC in their previous game and have a point to prove this week.
New England Revolution, on the other hand, are in 13th place in the league table and have improved after a poor start to their campaign. The away side suffered a 3-1 defeat against Orlando City last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Philadelphia Union vs New England Revolution Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Philadelphia Union have a good record against New England Revolution and have won 24 out of the 44 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to New England Revolution's 10 victories.
- In a run dating back to July 2022, Philadelphia Union have won five of their last six matches against New England Revolution in MLS after a winless run of five such games on the trot.
- Philadelphia Union are winless in their last 10 matches in a regular season of MLS for the first time in the club's history and have won only one of their last 17 matches.
Philadelphia Union vs New England Revolution Prediction
New England Revolution have shown glimpses of their talent in recent months but have plenty of work to do for the remainder of the season. Giacomo Vrioni has been prolific for the Revs and will look to add to his goal tally in this match.
Philadelphia Union can pack a punch on their day but have been in dismal form this season. New England Revolution are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Philadelphia Union 0-2 New England Revolution
Philadelphia Union vs New England Revolution Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - New England Revolution to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: New England Revolution to keep a clean sheet - Yes
Tip 4: Giacomo Vrioni to score - Yes