Philadelphia Union welcomes New England as clear favourites: Big betting preview

The hosts Philadelphia Union saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the Major League Soccer. This match was also played here at Talen Energy Stadium. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, New England have had more rest. That game was an away game at Cincinnati, so at least Philadelphia Union are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!

New England play their home games on artificial turf, while this game is played on grass. Recent stats for New England when playing on grass are 3 wins, 6 draws and 19 defeats from 28 matches. They have scored 30 goals and conceded 66 times in these games.

Philadelphia Union form and stats

When playing at home, Philadelphia Union, who have the most points (12) at home in Major League Soccer, have managed 4 wins, 0 draws and suffered 1 defeat from 5 games. After failing to beat Toronto here at Talen Energy Stadium, Philadelphia Union has put together a very nice winning streak on their own turf with four wins in a row.

Philadelphia Union's last game was hosting Cincinnati and winning 2-0. 1-1 away at Vancouver Whitecaps before that.

With an average of more than two goals per home game (11 in 5 games), Philadelphia Union's attacking play is working. Philadelphia Union are not conceding a lot of goals here at Talen Energy Stadium, averaging less than one per game. The total is 4 from 5 matches.

New England form and stats

As the visiting team New England, who have the most conceded goals (19) in Major League Soccer, have produced an overall stat of 0-2-2 so far.

It's another away game for the visitors, as they travelled to Sporting KC in their previous outing. The Major League Soccer match ended in a draw 4-4. A loss against Montreal Impact was the result prior to that, in a home game.

There might be some complaints about the fixture list from the New England manager B. Friedel as the team has another away game coming up in only four days, this time against Chicago Fire.

New England are not goal shy away from home, finding the net 7 times in 4 away games so far. The New England manager B. Friedel has some worries about the defense as 9 goals have been conceded in these travels.

Head 2 Head

Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Philadelphia Union won 6 games, 2 matches ended with a draw and New England has 2 wins.

Top Goalscorers

D. Accam 3 goals / 1 assists

Carles Gil 3 goals / 1 assists

M. Fabián 2 goals

Philadelphia Union missing players

New England missing players