It is worth noting that as the MLS season nears its end, the encounter between Philadelphia Union (8-9-12) and D.C. United (8-9-12) is set to take place this Sunday. Both teams have the same standing in the standings, and thus, as the common perception goes, the game, which will take place in Subaru Park, is bound to be an arm wrestling for promotion. This game will surely be a game to watch as fans and bettors are equally excited about the game featuring two evenly-matched teams who are all out for one significant win. Bettors should watch out for this game if you are hoping for some premium picks today.
Philadelphia Union vs. D.C. United 9/22/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 6:15 PM ET |
| Where: | Subaru Park |
| TV: | FS1 |
| Stream: | – |
Philadelphia Union (8-9-12) vs. D.C. United (8-9-12)
The Philadelphia Union strike force is impressive, with go-to scorers Dániel Gazdag and Mikkel Uhre being able to deliver when needed. While Gazdag has 15 goals and 4 assists, Uhre tallies 9 goals and 5 assists. The best-team Blake Lively posed a credible threat to most defenses in the season. The problems in the backline of D.C. United persist and the squad will have to deal with that, but they should be especially concerned with Philadelphia’s ability to finish, particularly in the decisive areas of the pitch.
D.C. United, by the same token, despite an equalizing winter season in terms of Results, makes the fight even more overt in the offensive heat. Supported by Christian Benteke, who scored 19 times this season, their forward line is quite dangerous to steal a goal on the break, Since this D.C. Defender probably could take advantage of the weaknesses of Philadelphia’s defense, it has not been very effective. And that could be found in the midfield mainstay, Jared Stroud, who has provided 10 assists and played a key role in the transition and creation of chances against the Philadelphia defense.
Oliver Semmle GK vs. Alex Bono GK
Philadelphia’s last line of defense has proven valuable with Oliver Semmle managing 50 saves and keeping 3 clean sheets. His skills will be important in defending D.C. United’s onslaught, especially that of the chief striker Benteke. Semmle seems more than capable of commanding his box and making important saves which could help Philadelphia stay in the match.
On the other hand, D.C. United’s Alex Bono has experience and does not hesitate to take the punches as he has made 60 saves this season although a bit higher in goal expressing rate. Bono, in this case, needs to be spot on looking at the attacking threats from the other club. This is because the outcome of this match could determine the overall direction of the match due to the reliance of D.C. on this player to keep the match close especially when playing away.
MLS Odds/Point Spread: Philadelphia Union -0.5 (-120), Total Odds: 3.5
The betting odds suggest a slight edge to Philadelphia Union, with a -0.5 spread and a total over/under of 3.5. The over might tempt those expecting an offensive game, given both teams have shown potential to score and concede plentifully throughout the season.
Philadelphia Union Betting Trends
Philadelphia has shown a strong trend against the spread at home, with a 9-6 record in their favor. They have also been successful in overcoming the spread in 4 out of their last 5 matches, indicating a potential edge in this home game scenario against D.C. United.
D.C. United Betting Trends
Despite their challenges, D.C. United has performed reasonably well on the road against the spread, with a 10-4 record. However, their overall form, being 0-3 in their last 5 games, raises concerns about their consistency and ability to handle pressure in crucial away matches.
Philadelphia Union vs. D.C. United 9/22/24 Betting Picks
Based on all statistics provided and overall trends, Philadelphia Union appears to be effective, especially due to the strong offensive performance on the football field and the good performance against the spread when playing at home. It may possibly be the case that D.C. United’s defensive problems provide a window of opportunity for Philadelphia.
For bettors, wagering on the spread in favor of Philadelphia looks as a reasonable option, and the over on total goals looks quite reasonable as well in view of the teams’ out there average. Therefore, it would not be an unusual observation that the MLS winning predictions would tend towards Philadelphia Union covering the spread and the overall score being over three and a half total goals.