Philadelphia Union vs Atlanta United betting preview: Even match expected

Philadelphia Union and Atlanta United should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.

Atlanta United play their home games on artifical turf, while this fixture will take part on grass. Recent data for Atlanta United when playing on grass are 8 wins, 6 draws and 16 defeats from 30 matches. They have managed to score 38 goals and conceded 54 times in these games.

It's quite the trip for Atlanta United when visiting Philadelphia Union as the cities are 1200 kilometers apart.

Philadelphia Union form and stats

The story so far in the Major League Soccer for Philadelphia Union at their home stadium (Subaru Park) is 7 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats.

A nice win for Philadelphia last time playing, versus Orlando City. That was also a home game and the match ended 3-1 with Kacper Przybyłko (2) and Kai Wagner scoring for the victors. The talented striker Kacper Przybyłko bettered all the other players in that fixture and was awarded a match rating of 8.61 out of 10. Przybyłko scored two goals, hit one key pass and had 25 successful passes (of 31 total).

Ahead of that match, Philadelphia lost 0-2 at home to America.

This is expected to be a close game, with Philadelphia Union perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Philadelphia Union as a small favourite), we find twelve games. Philadelphia has won eight of these, drawn two and lost two.

The manager P. Noonan will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to New York RB in only four days.

Philadelphia are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 18 goals in 13 games. Philadelphia have only conceded 10 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Atlanta United form and stats

There's been little loot from Atlanta United's travels as they have only collected 12 points from 12 away games in the Major League Soccer. Atlanta United only have 2 wins to counter their 4 defeats and 6 draws. Momentum is building for Atlanta in their away games, having won their two previous outings.

Atlanta are travelling after their nice 3-2 home win in the Major League Soccer against DC United (placed 8th). The attacker Ezequiel Barco got a match rating of 8.42 in that game. Barco scored one goal, served one assist, hit two key passes and had 42 successful passes (of 52 total).

Before that, Atlanta United secured a home win against Cincinnati with the score 4-0.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Atlanta United playing away and similar expectations, we found 13 relevant matches. Results were five Atlanta wins, three draws and five defeats.

A quick return to home after this game, as Atlanta are hosting Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer only four days away.

Scoring goals is the main ingredient in creating success in football, and not only at home. So far Atlanta have scored 15 goals in 12 league games away. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Atlanta have conceded 19 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.

Head 2 Head

Atlanta United - Philadelphia Union 2-2 was the output when this pair of squads previously did battle, some time ago this season. As for the last ten games between these two teams, there's two Philadelphia victories, four draws and four Atlanta United wins. Over/under statistics; six of these games ended with three goals or more, four matches with two goals or less.

Top Goalscorers

J. Martínez 9 goals

K. Przybyłko 8 goals

E. Barco 7 goals

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