Philadelphia Union vs New England Revolution Match Analysis and Prediction

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In the Eastern Conference of the MSL, Philadelphia Union are set to make a trip to Talen Energy Stadium to take on one of the favorites and the current table toppers New England Revolution. Kickoff is scheduled for 4^th September at 02:30.

Philadelphia Union will be hoping return to their winning ways after 3-1 MLS defeat in the hands of D.C. United in their previous match. In that game, they had 37% possession, two shots with only on target and an own goal by Birnbaum (22′). D.C. United had 63% possession five shots with two of them on target and goals by Kamara (36′), Reyna (49′) and Ábila (95′).

However still on top, the Revs suffered 0-2 MSL New York City FC in their previous fixture. In that match, they managed 40% possession, seven shots with none of them on target. For their opponents, New York City FC had 60% possession nine shots with two of them on target and two goals from Castellanos (31′, 55′).

Bruce Arena’s side has been showing impressive performance; they lost only one of the last ten matches they played, while Philadelphia Union lost or drew seven out of the last ten fixtures they played. New England also won two of the last three head-to-head fixtures against the Philadelphia Union.

Philadelphia Union vs New England Revolution head to head

Philadelphia Union as an impressive head to head record against New England Revolution and have won 19 out of 35 matches played between the two teams, New England Revolution managed nine victories against the Union and will need to step up on Friday and they shared spoils in seven matches.

New England 2-1 Philadelphia 09/08/21
Philadelphia 1-1 New England 13/05/21
Philadelphia 0-2 New England 25/11/20
Philadelphia 2-0 New England 08/11/20
New England 1-2 Philadelphia 20/10/20

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America 2-0 Philadelphia
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New York City 2-0 New England
New England 4-1 Cincinnati
New England 3-2 DC United
Toronto 1-2 New England
New England 2-1 Philadelphia

Philadelphia team news

lsinho and Sergio Santos picked up minor injuries and are unlikely to miss out in this match while Andre Blake, Cory Burke, Jose Martinez, and Oliver Mbaizo are on international duty.