DC United vs. Philadelphia Union 5/23/21 - MLS Picks & Predictions

DC United hosts Philadelphia Union on Sunday in an MLS Eastern Conference matchday 6 fixture. DC United is eighth in the conference standings at 2-0-4 on 6 points with a goal difference of -5. DC was defeated at home 1-0 by Orlando City in its most recent match. DC has had problems putting the ball in the net as United has scored just six goals in its first six matches in league play.

DC United has not drawn in any of its most recent 11 matches with five wins and six losses, which is the longest run in the MLS for DC without a draw since the club played 12 straight in 2014. DC United has one win and four losses in its last five matches in the MLS and over that span has scored three goals and allowed nine. DC United has been held scoreless in two of its last five matches.  Five players have scored one goal apiece for DC United. 

Philadelphia Union is sixth in the conference table at 2-2-2 on eight points with a goal difference of 0. The Union have had clean sheets in each of the last two matches on the road. Philadelphia defeated Chicago 2-0 and Atlanta 3-0 in each of its last two away from home. The Union are coming off a 1-0 victory at home over the New York Red Bulls last Saturday. Cory Burke scored in the 9th minute for Philly for the only goal of the match.

Philadelphia Union has two wins, two draws and one loss over his last five matches across all competitions. Even though Philadelphia is also playing in the CONCACAF Champions League and has played six matches in MLS play, the Union have used only 17 players in MLS action, which is a low for the league. Cory Burke is the leading scorer for Philadelphia Union with two goals, while Jamiro Monteiro is the leader in assists with two.