On Friday morning, Philadelphia Union hosts Inter Miami at Subaru Park as both teams search for potentially vital points in the Eastern Conference of the MLS.
.@Jtbendik's impressive fingertip was our @Allstate Save of the Match!#DOOP pic.twitter.com/UlLbcvwqKp— Philadelphia Union (@PhilaUnion) June 22, 2023
.@Jtbendik's impressive fingertip was our @Allstate Save of the Match!#DOOP pic.twitter.com/UlLbcvwqKp
The home team currently occupies fourth place in the Eastern Conference, which means they are in a play-off spot.
The Union were in good form until a 2-1 defeat against San Jose Earthquakes and a 2-2 draw against Orlando City in their last MLS outing.
Before the recent underwhelming results, Jim Curtin’s team had mounted a nine-game unbeaten run in MLS.
One player who has impressed this season for Philadelphia is young Argentinian forward Julian Carranza, who has scored nine goals in 17 appearances.
Talking about impressive, the Union’s recent home form has been impressive as they are unbeaten in six matches on their own patch in MLS, having recorded four wins and two draws while also keeping five clean sheets in the unbeaten home run.
The visitors have endured a season to forget so far in the Eastern Conference, as they head into this game bottom on the standings, having taken just 15 points from their 17 league matches this season.
Jamie Morales’ team heads into this clash on the back of six straight league defeats, having conceded at least twice in four of the matches.
The signing of Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi should improve their situation in the standings. However, he may not feature in this clash.
One of Inter Miami’s biggest issues this season has been winning on the road in the Eastern Conference, as they have suffered defeat in eight of their last nine away games in MLS.
They have also failed to score in six of their last nine away matches in the league. The signing of Messi should help remedy that particular weakness.
Forebet predicts that Philadelphia will continue their impressive recent home form in MLS by recording a victory in a high-scoring encounter.