D.C. United (8-6-11) vs. Philadelphia Union (12-4-7)
DC United vs. Philadelphia Union 8/26/2023 – The opposition scored 97 SoT against the United, who allowed 35 goals while giving up 1.40 per 90 minutes. They have seven clean sheets to their credit, giving them a season-to-date ratio of 28.0%. Over the course of the season, DC received 2 red cards and 55 yellow card warnings. With 30.5 anticipated goals and 28.0 expected goals against, United is ranked 15th overall. The team ranks 14th in MLS with 21 assists and averages 1.20 points per game (30 points). Due to 32 goals scored and 35 allowed, this squad now has a -3 goal differential.
According to expert soccer picks, The Union has 23 assists, 3 yellow cards, and a 1.74-point average per game. The Union had a season clean sheet percentage of 34.8% and 52 yellow cards. Philadelphia is fourth in the league regarding goals conceded with 26, and their goal differential is 13. The Union is now fourth in the league with 40 points and a save percentage of 68.5 this season (73 shots on target against). With 50 saves, this club has a goals-against average per 90 minutes of 1.13 and 8 shutouts.
D.C. United vs. Philadelphia Union Game Info
| When: | Saturday, August 26, 2023 |
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| Where: | Audi Field, DC |
| TV: | fuboTV |
| Stream: | N/A |
D.C. United GK Tyler Miller and Philadelphia GK Andre Blake
Tyler Miller will likely be the one to defend the goal for DC. He has 281 total goals conceded, a goals-against average of 1.31 per 90 minutes, and a save percentage of .687. Miller has a career record of 69-64-80 and 58 clean sheets, giving him a shutout rating of 27.2%. In his career, Miller played the field for 19,238 minutes and recorded 618 saves. In 213 career starts, the American-born goalkeeper faced 899 shots that were attempted against him.
For Philadelphia, Andre Blake will be keeping an eye on the goal. Blake made 38 stops in 58 starts so far in his career, giving up only 11 goals. He has a record of 25-12-21 and allowed 0.19 goals per 90 minutes. His clean sheet rate is 34.5%, and his save percentage is .792. In 5,170 career minutes, Blake faced 48 shots and had 20 shutouts.
Odds/Point Spread: D.C. United +138, Total Odds: O/U 2.5
One football player who could impact this encounter for DC is Cristian Dajome. Dajome started 174 games throughout his soccer career with a G/90 of 0.22. In 15,794 minutes, the Colombian defenseman scored 39 goals overall. In the course of his career, he accrued 31 yellow card cautions and 19 assists.
D.C. United Betting Trends
D.C. United is 1-3 in their last 5 matches. D.C. United is 1-4 in their last 5 matches against the spread. D.C. United is 6-8 in their road matches against the spread. The totals went OVER in 3 of DC’ last 5 matches.
Philadelphia Union Betting Trends
Philadelphia Union is 3-1 in their last 5 matches. Philadelphia Union is 3-2 in their last 5 matches against the spread. Philadelphia Union is 6-6 in their road matches against the spread. The totals went OVER in 2 of Union’s last 5 matches.
DC United vs. Philadelphia Union 8/26/2023 Betting Picks
According to expert sports picks, in 8 of DC’s most recent 11 home games, the totals went OVER. In 7 of the past 11 home games for the Union, the totals went OVER. In their two encounters in 2023, they have fought to 0-0 ties, in contrast to the two head-to-head games Philadelphia won against DC United the previous season. Philadelphia has had trouble traveling but will face a DC team that has had trouble scoring goals, scoring just one goal over its previous five games, including going scoreless in each and every one of the last three.
Free Pick and Prediction: D.C. United will win 2-1