Major League Soccer match preview: Philadelphia Union versus Dallas

Competition: USA Major League Soccer
Date: Sat 06.April
Match begins: 23:30 (UTC)
Venue: Talen Energy Stadium (19178 seats)

Only a few games have been played in the Major League Soccer so far, with Philadelphia Union placed 4th and Dallas sitting in the 4th position.

We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!

Dallas have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 2300 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.

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Philadelphia Union form and stats

Only two home games for Philadelphia Union so far, yet both highs and lows with 1 win, 0 draws and 1 defeat.

A good away victory last time out for Philadelphia Union, who won 2-0 against Cincinnati. Ahead of that match, Philadelphia Union won a home game hosting Columbus Crew (3-0).

The home team are moderate favourites in this game. How does Philadelphia Union handle that role? We have found two games in our database similar to this one, based on the home odds. The win/draw/lost stats in these games are W1-D1-L0.

Early season goal statistics from Philadelphia Union's 2 home games: 4 goals, 3 conceded.

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Dallas form and stats

Dallas are doing rather OK so far in their away games, having played 2 games and collected 3 points (1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss).

Dallas play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 4-2 victory visiting Real Salt Lake. Prior to that match, a home win 2-1 against Colorado Rapids.

Dallas are the outsiders in this one, but not by much. Their performance in similar games (being the away team and moderate outsiders) is 11 wins, 5 draws and 10 defeats. From a total of 26 matches.

As for goals scored and conceded in away games so far, Dallas has managed 4 goals and let in 4 from 2 matches.

Head 2 Head

Last ten meetings between the teams: Philadelphia Union won 1, Dallas won 5 and 4 draws.

Top Goalscorers

Philadelphia Union missing players

Dallas missing players

Philadelphia Union Dallas
Total Home Statistic Away Total
5 2 Played 2 5
7 4 Scored 4 9
6 3 Conceded 3 5
100% 100% Over 0.5 100% 100%
100% 100% Over 1.5 50% 80%
40% 100% Over 2.5 50% 40%
20% 50% Over 3.5 50% 20%
0% 0% Over 4.5 50% 20%
40% 50% Both teams to score 50% 60%
40% 50% Clean Sheet 0% 20%
20% 0% Failed To Score 50% 20%

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A D P
1 DC United 4 3 1 0 9 1 2 2 0 0 7 0 2 1 1 0 2 1 8 10
2 Columbus Crew 5 3 1 1 6 4 3 2 1 0 4 1 2 1 0 1 2 3 2 10
3 Toronto 3 3 0 0 10 3 2 2 0 0 7 2 1 1 0 0 3 1 7 9
4 Philadelphia Union 5 2 1 2 7 6 2 1 0 1 4 3 3 1 1 1 3 3 1 7
5 Cincinnati 5 2 1 2 7 7 2 1 0 1 3 2 3 1 1 1 4 5 0 7
6 Montreal Impact 4 2 0 2 7 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 0 2 7 11 -4 6
7 Orlando City 5 1 2 2 6 8 3 0 1 2 4 7 2 1 1 0 2 1 -2 5
8 New York RB 4 1 1 2 5 4 2 1 0 1 4 2 2 0 1 1 1 2 1 4
9 Chicago Fire 4 1 1 2 5 7 3 1 1 1 4 5 1 0 0 1 1 2 -2 4
10 New England 5 1 1 3 5 9 3 1 0 2 2 5 2 0 1 1 3 4 -4 4
11 New York City 4 0 3 1 4 8 2 0 2 0 2 2 2 0 1 1 2 6 -4 3
12 Atlanta United 4 0 2 2 2 6 2 0 2 0 2 2 2 0 0 2 0 4 -4 2