LiontipsOrlando City vs Philadelphia Union: MLS Match Predictions and Betting Odds
Command Analysis
Current Form
Orlando City has secured fourth place in the Eastern Conference, solidifying its playoff position. The team leads its closest rivals by two points and is nine points clear of the play-in zone. Recently, they defeated Charlotte 2-0, New England Revolution 3-0, Nashville 3-0, and Dallas 3-1. Their only loss came in a high-scoring match against Columbus, ending 3-4.
Injuries and Suspensions
Due to injuries, David Brekalo, Mason Stajduhar, and Dagur Thorhalsson will miss the match. Cesar Araujo and Duncan McGuire are serving suspensions.
Betting Trends to Note
Orlando City has scored at least two goals in each of their last five matches.
The team has not drawn in any of its last six matches.
Expected Lineup
Galese - Smith, Schlegel, Jansson, Rafael Santos - Cartagena, Lodeiro - Torres, Oyeda, Angulo - Enrique.
Current Form
Philadelphia currently sits in ninth place in the Eastern Conference and risks dropping lower. The team has accumulated 37 points, which is also the total for tenth-placed Montreal. In recent matches, the visitors have performed relatively well. Following a 1-3 defeat to Miami's Inter, Philadelphia bounced back with a decisive 5-1 victory over New York City and a win against DC United, before settling for a 1-1 draw with Atlanta.
Injuries and Suspensions
Isaiah LeFlore and Holden Trent will miss the match due to injuries.
Betting Trends to Note
- Philadelphia has lost only one of its last five matches
- The team has scored in every one of its last five matches
Projected Lineup
Blake – Harriel, Gressel, Elliott, Wagner – Flach, Sullivan, McGlynn, Gazdag – Carranza, Uhre.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 3:2
The last direct matchup ended with this score
21.00Bet Both Teams to Score
This bet has won in the last four encounters between the teams
1.65Bet Number 3 in Final Score
This trend has been observed in five out of the last six home matches
3.35Tip and bets
Both teams are in excellent form and have rarely faced defeat lately. The hosts are seen as the clear favorites in this matchup, yet the visitors are closely matched in skill. Philadelphia is fighting to secure a playoff spot, so they will be aiming to earn points in this game. We believe the guests will challenge their opponent effectively.
Our prediction is the Asian handicap (+1) on Philadelphia at 1.70
Total Goals Bet
Both teams have a strong offensive game, consistently finding the back of the net. The last four encounters between them featured a wealth of goals, and it’s unlikely this trend will change.
Bet on over three total goals at odds of 1.90.
Corners Bet
We anticipate that both teams will be on the offensive throughout the match, likely resulting in a high number of corner kicks.
Bet on over 9.5 corners at odds of 1.70.
