Both teams are in pretty good shape, Philadelphia Union holding a 24 point lead on Atlanta United in the tables. Let's get started!
- Atlanta United have the most matches over the total-line (19) in Major League Soccer
- Philadelphia Union have the most scored goals (68) in Major League Soccer
It should be mentioned that Philadelphia Union play their home matches on grass, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on artifical turf. Does it matter? Recent statistics for Philadelphia Union on artifical turf are 5 victories, 3 draws and 2 defeats from ten games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 15-10. You can compare this with overall results below.
These teams have little in common geographically as Philadelphia Union have to travel 1200 kilometers to reach their opponents. The trip home will be especially long if the match ends in defeat.
The hosts Atlanta saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the Major League Soccer. That game was an away game at Orlando City, so at least Atlanta United are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!
Atlanta United form and stats
Atlanta United have played 15 Major League Soccer games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 8-4-3 (wins-draws-losses). Hopes of three in a row are alive for Atlanta United after consecutive victories at their own ground.
Atlanta are returning here after visiting Orlando City and winning with a 1-0 scoreline. Almada scored the goal(s). Midfielder Almada was the best player on the team with a rating of 8.15 (out of ten) in that game. Almada scored one goal, hit two key passes, dribled past the opponent 5 of 7 times and had 41 successful passes (of 49 total).
Ahead of that match, Atlanta United won a home game hosting Toronto (4-2).The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Atlanta United have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 11 matches with the results: Won 2, drawn 5 and lost 4.
Take note that 8 of the most recent 10 league matches from this football club have had at least one goal from each side.
Atlanta United have conceded 22 in these home matches.
Philadelphia Union form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team, who have the most scored goals (68) in Major League Soccer, on their Major League Soccer travels is 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats. Philadelphia have been producing wins at home as well, producing a total of five victories in a row regardless of arena.
Philadelphia Union won their last game, 5-1 versus Orlando City played at home. As mentioned above, Philadelphia Union was the only team on the pitch versus Orlando City in their previous game, winning 5-1. This could be a tougher task. Gazdag has found the net for the away team five matches in a row. The talent! Wagner, who plays in defense, got the "man of the match" on his team with the rating 8.65. Wagner served one assist, hit six key passes and won 2 of 3 duels.
Prior to that result Philadelphia won their away game at New York RB. The scoreline was 2-0.As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found 16 similar matches played by Philadelphia Union in our archives, and the results are: 6 wins for Philadelphia Union, 7 draws and 3 defeats.
Observe that 10 of this team's 13 latest league games have ended with at least three goals.
Philadelphia has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 23 goals from 15 games. Philadelphia Union are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 13 times in 15 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 1 of these goals has been conceded in their last three away matches.
Head 2 Head
Philadelphia Union have managed a streak of 5 consecutive games without defeat (3-2-0) when playing Atlanta United.Philadelphia Union - Atlanta 4-1 was the scoreline in these contenders' last H2H game, played this season.
Top Goalscorers
  D. Gazdag 19 goals |  J. Carranza 14 goals |  M. Uhre 12 goals |
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| Atlanta United | Philadelphia Union | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 31 | 15 | 2 | Played | P | 4 | 15 | 31 |
| 10 | 8 | 0 | Won | W | 2 | 7 | 18 |
| 9 | 4 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 12 | 3 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 46 | 30 | 4 | Scored | S | 4 | 23 | 68 |
| 50 | 22 | 5 | Conceded | C | 4 | 13 | 22 |
| 94% | 93% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 75% | 93% | 94% |
| 84% | 93% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 73% | 81% |
| 74% | 80% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 40% | 45% |
| 35% | 40% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 20% | 29% |
| 16% | 27% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 7% | 23% |
| 71% | 80% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 47% | 52% |
| 16% | 13% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 40% | 42% |
| 19% | 13% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 20% | 13% |
| 6.5 | 7.2 | 5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 6.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| 5 | 4.4 | 6 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.8 | 6.7 | 5.8 |
| 2 | 1.9 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.2 | 2.3 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 15.9 | 17.5 | 10.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 10.8 | 11.1 | 13.7 |
| 5.4 | 6.5 | 4.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.2 | 3.7 | 5.4 |
| 28% | 31% | 44% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 44% | 41% | 40% |
| 12.6 | 11.2 | 15 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 14 | 14.2 | 12.9 |
| 4.1 | 3.5 | 6 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
- Atlanta United have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Atlanta United have the most matches over the total-line (19) in Major League Soccer
- Philadelphia Union have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Philadelphia Union have the fewest conceded goals (13) away in Major League Soccer
- Philadelphia Union have the fewest conceded goals (22) in Major League Soccer
- Philadelphia Union have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (6) in Major League Soccer
- Philadelphia Union have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (16) in Major League Soccer
- Philadelphia Union have the most scored goals (68) in Major League Soccer
- Philadelphia Union have the most scored goals in the second half (35) in Major League Soccer
- Philadelphia Union have the the best goal difference (+10) away in Major League Soccer
- Philadelphia Union have the the best goal difference (+46) in Major League Soccer
- Philadelphia Union is in the best form (5-0-1) in Major League Soccer
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Philadelphia Union | 31 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 68 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 45 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 13 | 46 | 63 |
| 2 | Montreal Impact | 31 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 58 | 49 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 28 | 9 | 56 |
| 3 | New York RB | 31 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 47 | 37 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 24 | 22 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 15 | 10 | 50 |
| 4 | New York City | 31 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 51 | 39 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 18 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 21 | 12 | 46 |
| 5 | Cincinnati | 30 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 54 | 49 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 35 | 24 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 25 | 5 | 42 |
| 6 | Orlando City | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 36 | 46 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 19 | -10 | 42 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew | 30 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 40 | 35 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 21 | 22 | 5 | 41 |
| 8 | Atlanta United | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 46 | 50 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 22 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 28 | -4 | 39 |
| 9 | Inter Miami | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 38 | 50 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 24 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 26 | -12 | 39 |
| 10 | New England | 31 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 44 | 47 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 24 | 33 | -3 | 38 |
| 11 | Chicago Fire | 31 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 33 | 42 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 29 | -9 | 35 |
| 12 | Charlotte | 30 | 11 | 2 | 17 | 35 | 46 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 14 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 32 | -11 | 35 |
| 13 | Toronto | 31 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 49 | 57 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 30 | 28 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 29 | -8 | 34 |
| 14 | DC United | 31 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 32 | 62 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 26 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 36 | -30 | 27 |
