New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union Prediction and Betting Tips | 18th September 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another set of matches this week as Philadelphia Union take on an impressive New York City FC side in an important encounter at the Yankee Stadium on Wednesday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union Preview
New York City FC are in sixth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have stepped up to the plate over the past year. The home side played out a 1-1 draw against DC United and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Philadelphia Union, on the other hand, are in 11th place in the league table and have not been at their best this season. The Union slumped to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Inter Miami in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- New York City FC and Philadelphia Union are on an even footing as far as the head-to-head record is concerned and have won 11 matches apiece out of the last 24 matches played between the two teams.
- New York City FC were on a losing streak of five matches on the trot against Philadelphia Union in all competitions before they secured a 2-1 victory against them in May this year.
- New York City FC drew their previous game at home against Chicago Fire with a 2-2 scoreline last month and have not been winless in consecutive home games in over a year.
New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union Prediction
New York City FC have made the Yankee Stadium their fortress this year and will look to make the most of their impressive home form. The likes of Alonso Martinez and Santiago RodrÃguez can be lethal on their day and will need to make their mark this week.
Philadelphia Union have struggled to justify their potential and have a daunting task on their hands this season. New York City FC are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: New York City FC 2-1 Philadelphia Union
New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - New York City FC to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Philadelphia Union to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Alonso Martinez to score - Yes