Major League Soccer match preview and statistics: Philadelphia Union fight Atlanta United

There has not been much time to rest for the guests, as they played a US Open Cup game only four days ago. That game was a home fixture for Atlanta United, against Minnesota United. But now it's all about beating Philadelphia Union!

One slightly interesting match fact is that this game is played on grass and that the visiting Atlanta United have a different surface at their stadium (artificial turf). The impact of this is hard to measure exactly, but the visitors stats on grass is 16-4-14 (win-draw-loss) from 34 matches. Everyone involved with the away team has to get their travel gear ready for this match as there's a whopping 1200 kilometers to cover before arriving at the match.

Philadelphia Union form and stats

30 points is a decent return from 14 Major League Soccer games here at Talen Energy Stadium for Philadelphia Union, who have the most scored goals (51) in Major League Soccer,. The data says 9 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. Nine out of nine points from the last three home games for Philadelphia Union, and the home supporters are ready to scream their lungs out to keep the winning streak alive.

Philadelphia Union's previous game was a Major League Soccer match also played at home, ending 3-1 versus DC United. The home side are looking to build on that result. A defeat was the result before that one, 0-2 away at Chicago Fire.

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 Philadelphia Union have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found twelve matches with the results: Won 7 Drawn 2 Lost 3.

Goals decide football matches and Philadelphia Union are scoring many of them at home; 31 on target from 14 league matches. Philadelphia Union have conceded 15 in these home matches.

Atlanta United form and stats

Playing away, Atlanta United, who have the fewest conceded goals (30) in Major League Soccer, have won 5 games, drawn 0 and suffered 8 defeats in the Major League Soccer this season. Atlanta United have been producing wins at home as well, producing a total of six victories in a row regardless of arena. Having won their last three away games Atlanta United has no reason to fear anyone.

Atlanta United won their last game, 2-1 versus Minnesota United played at home. Preceding that game was the away Major League Soccer victory against Orlando City with the score of 1-0.

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 16 relevant matches. Results were 7 Atlanta United wins, 2 draws and 7 defeats.

Atlanta United have scored 17 goals on their travels this season, from 13 away games in the league. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Atlanta United have conceded 21 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.

Head 2 Head

The last H2H meeting was Atlanta United - Philadelphia Union 1-1, played this season. Numbers for the last five meetings between these two teams are: 0 wins for Philadelphia Union, 2 draws and 3 wins for Atlanta United. Over 2,5 goals: 3 times; under 2,5 goals: 2 games.

Top Goalscorers

J. Martínez 22 goals / 2 assists

K. Przybyłko 12 goals / 3 assists

M. Fabián 6 goals / 1 assists

Philadelphia Union missing players

Atlanta United missing players