We have an exciting round of matches in Major League Soccer this weekend, including the meeting between Atlanta United FC and Philadelphia Union.
The game will take place on the 2nd of July at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the hosts are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference on 29 points while the visitors are in 4th place on 34 points.
Can't wait to see El Brujo do his thing in DC!...and maybe even another Banger 🤞 #DOOP | #MLSAllStar pic.twitter.com/LXm0lXAB98— Philadelphia Union (@PhilaUnion) June 27, 2023
Can't wait to see El Brujo do his thing in DC!...and maybe even another Banger 🤞 #DOOP | #MLSAllStar pic.twitter.com/LXm0lXAB98
Atlanta United FC come into the match on the back of a disappointing 4-0 loss at New York RB. The opening goal of the game was scored by the hosts in the 34th minute and they doubled their advantage on the stroke of half time.
Atlanta United FC needed to score the next goal but it was New York FC RB who added their third in the 78th minute and another goal at the end of the match.
The heavy defeat at New York RB means Atlanta United FC have recorded just 1 win from their 7 most recent fixtures, all of which have been played in MLS.
However, it is worth noting that the defeat in New York is the only loss for Atlanta United FC in those 7 games. Atlanta United FC have won 2 of their last 8 games in MLS and have been held to a draw on 5 occasions.
Trends show Atlanta United are unbeaten in 9 of their 10 most recent home matches in the league. They have scored at least 1 goal in each of their last 11 home MLS games.
Philadelphia Union make the trip to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium having beat Inter Miami 4-1 at home in their most recent game.
It took only 14 minutes for Philadelphia Union to open the scoring and they added a second goal 25 minutes later.
Philadelphia Union got their third goal just before half time and despite Inter Miami pulling one back early in the second half, Philadelphia Union secured the points with a fourth goal.
The win over Inter Miami means Philadelphia Union are undefeated in 8 of their last 9 fixtures, all of which have been played in MLS.
There have been wins at home over New England, Charlotte, Montreal, and Inter Miami plus victories at Colorado Rapids and New York City FC.
Trends show over 2.5 goals were seen in Philadelphia Union's last 4 matches in MLS. Both teams have scored in each of their last 4 MLS games on the road.
Looking ahead to the team news and Atlanta United FC are without the injured duo of Santiago Sosa and Erik López.
Philadelphia Union have just one concern and Andrés Perea could miss out due to illness. Every other player should be fit and available.
We expect to see goals in this game and there should be over 2.5 goals scored plus both teams finding the back of the net. Atlanta United have not been winning many games of late but they are tough to beat at home and could claim a 2-1 victory in-front of their own fans.