D.C. United vs. Philadelphia Union Match Analysis and Prediction

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Two sides in the absolute opposite ends of the MLS Eastern Conference will face each other this weekend as DC United welcomes Philadelphia Union to Audi Field. Kickoffs on August 21 at 02:30 EAT.

Things have not been going so well for the hosts this season; they are currently placed at the bottommost spot in the table with 22 points after 25 matches they have played. DC United has not been able to find the back of the net in 10 games this season which is 42% of games they have played. Coming into this game, they are also winless in five of their last six matches (LWLDLL).

D.C. United will be hoping to make amends following 1-0 MLS losing effort to Los Angeles FC in their most recent fixture. In that game, D.C. United managed 39% possession and 12 shots with three of them on target. Los Angeles FC got 19 shots with five of them on target and a goal by Kwadwo Opoku (67′).

Meanwhile, Philadelphia Union is the conference table leaders with 48 points after a superb performance this season. In their campaign this season, they have recorded only four loses against 13 wins and nine draws. Coming into this game, The U are won four of their last six matches (WWWLWL).

Philadelphia Union tasted another defeat 1-0 MLS last time out at the hands of FC Dallas. In that game, Philadelphia Union had 53% possession and 10 shots with three of them on target. FC Dallas had got 13 shots with five of them on target and a goal by Jesús Ferreira (34′).

D.C. United vs. Philadelphia Union head to head

Philadelphia Union has a slightly better record in the head to head history of this game, having won 19 times while DC united won 14 times and six matches ended all square.