Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union Match Analysis & Prediction
14/08/2024 2:30 am
Playing in their first-ever round of 16 match at the Leagues Cup, FC Cincinnati will welcome the Philadelphia Union to TQL Stadium on Wednesday.
In the previous round, the Orange and Blue beat Santos Laguna 6-5 on penalties, while the Union kept CF Montreal off the scoresheet to secure a 2-0 victory.
Cincinnato showcased another poor start on Saturday, but once again, they found a way back, answering the Laguna opener on five minutes with an equaliser six minutes later.
It was the second time in successive matches that this team had give up the opening goal and won, scoring four ananswered times to beat New York City FC 4-2 in the group stage.
Pat Noonan’s side are unbeaten in their last three matches across all competitions at the TQL Stadium, two of which were victories after 90 minutes.
Just like in 2023, Cincinnati have won their share of close games domestically this year, securing a dozen one-goal victories in 2024, two fewer than the previous campaign.
Injury-time goals in the first and secons half last Saturday were enough to see Philadelphia Union progress into the last 16 of this competition for a second time in successive campaigns.
Wednesday will see Jim Curtin’s side play an away game in this tournament for the first time, with the Union losing four successive matches as the visitors in MLS.
Philadelphia Union have not won a game against the Orange and Blue at the TQL Stadium since the 2021 domestic campaign when they hung onto a 2-1 victory.
Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union Head to head
In the previous 16 meetings between these two teams, Cincinnati have claimed five victories while the Union have won seven, and they have drawn in four. The Union have scored 23 goals and conceded 16 in the process.
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10/02/2023Philadelphia Union3Cincinnati1Club Friendlies
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09/04/2023Cincinnati1Philadelphia Union0MLS
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17/09/2023Philadelphia Union2Cincinnati2MLS
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26/11/2023Cincinnati1Philadelphia Union0MLS
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20/06/2024Cincinnati4Philadelphia Union3MLS
Cincinnati Team News
Cincinnati reserve goalkeeper Alec Kann was sidelined against Santos Laguna due to a sore hip, while Malik Pinto sat out with an ankle issue.
Nick Hagglund and Matt Miazga will not be available due to leg injuries, while Aaron Boupendza had his contract terminated by the league last week.
Cincinnati's Last 5 Matches
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18/07/2024Cincinnati0Chicago Fire1MLS
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21/07/2024New York RB3Cincinnati1MLS
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02/08/2024Cincinnati1Queretaro0Leagues Cup
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06/08/2024Cincinnati4New York City2Leagues Cup
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10/08/2024CincinnatiP 1Santos Laguna1Leagues Cup
Philadelphia Union Team News
Isaiah LeFlore missed another game for Philadelphia Union against Montreal as he is still recovering from a right knee injury.
Nathan Harriel and Jack McGlynn were back after being on international duty with the United States at the Olympics.
Philadelphia Union's Last 5 Matches
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18/07/2024Philadelphia United5New England1MLS
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21/07/2024Philadelphia Union3Nashville SC0MLS
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28/07/2024Philadelphia Union1Charlotte0Leagues Cup
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28/07/2024Philadelphia Union1Cruz Azul1 PLeagues Cup
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10/08/2024Philadelphia Union2Montreal0Leagues Cup
Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union: Odds and Predictions
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