The Major League Soccer returns to action this weekend as Atlanta United look to extend their lead to five unbeaten games against Philadelphia Union. The match schedules for Sunday at the Mercedes-Benz with kickoff at 9 pm.
Before the international break, the Five Stripes entered a 2-2 draw against Nashville SC. On the other hand, Philadelphia enters the clash with three consecutive wins and unbeaten in their last five MLS games.
Gabrielle Heinze’s side had a perfect start in their last match against Nashville. Moreover, taking most of the possession for the better part of the match. However, it was unfortunate with the match ending in a 2-2 draw. In addition, the draw makes it four in their last five games.
A worrying factor for the Five Stripes is how they take to concede their goals. For example, the side conceded five goals in all competitions in the last 15 minutes of a match. Additionally, they conceded in the dying five minutes of three MLS games.
On the other hand, Philadelphia returns from the international break with three wins and conceding only one goal in their last five MLS games.
During the international break, a lot was going on while tying down Jim Curtin to a two-year contract extension. In addition, the side lifted their first trophy after winning the Support’s Shield 2020.
Atlanta United vs Philadelphia Union Head to Head
Both sides have ten games against each other, with Atlanta United taking five wins while Philadelphia with two wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Atlanta 2-2 Nashville
- Seattle Sounders 1-1 Atlanta United
- Atlanta United 1-0 CF Montreal
- Inter Miami 1-1 Atlanta United
- Philadelphia Union 1-1 Atlanta United
Away
- Philadelphia 3-0 Portland Timbers
- DC United 0-1 Philadelphia Union
- Philadelphia Union 1-0 New York Red Bulls
- Philadelphia 1-1 New England Evolution
- Chicago Fire 0-2 Philadelphia Union
Atlanta Union Team News
Midfielder Emerson Hyndman misses out on the return after picking a cruciate ligament rupture. There is no timeline placed on his return to field action. Furthermore, partner Mo Adams is unavailable while recovering from a groin injury.
Philadelphia Union Team News
Jack de Vries remains sidelined for the rest of the season after picking a nasty concussion. In addition, midfielder Ilsinho is unavailable after suffering from a groin injury that ruled him out of the previous eight games.
Prediction and Odds
Given the injury in the engine room for the hosts, we envisage Union extending their unbeaten streak.
- Philadelphia Union Win
- Goals Under 2.5
- Most Goals: 2H
