DC United at Philadelphia Union 7/17/21 - MLS Picks & Predictions

By: Paul |

Last Updated: 07/16/2021 at 11:10 AM ET

Philadelphia Union have failed to win their last three matches but they have been quite solid throughout the season. They will now look for a way out of their slump, as they will play host to DC United on Saturday. DC United have not played a competitive match in almost two weeks but they did fill in their time with three friendlies.

Philadelphia Union (5-3-5) are coming off a 1-1 draw on the road against the New York Red Bulls. They saw a red card at the 57th minute and their opponents took the lead just 3 minutes later, but Philadelphia pulled even at the 85th minute for the final 1-1. They are now sitting at the 3rd spot of the Eastern Conference with 20 points, scoring 16 and conceding 12 goals in the process. Philadelphia have been mediocre at home so far (3-2-1), scoring 7 and conceding 5 goals and going unbeaten in their last 5 home matches in all competitions. Moreover, they have kept clean sheets in each of their last 3 home matches.

DC United (5-6-1) last played on July 4th, where they completely destroyed Toronto FC by a massive 7-1 at home. They were already leading by three goals by the 21st minute and it was all easy for them. Since then they have only played 3 friendly matches against South American sides, wining all 3 by 1-0. DC United are currently sitting at the 9th spot of the Eastern Conference with 16 points, scoring 17 and conceding 14 goals in the process. They have been quite bad on the road so far (1-4-1), scoring 6 and conceding 10 goals, but also keeping two clean sheets.

Philadelphia beat DC United by 1-0 on the road earlier in the season and they now take this tie at home. They have been dominant in this match-up in recent years with 8 wins, 2 draws and no losses against DC United. They have also won each of the last 8 matches as hosts against DC United. Siding with Philly here.

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