Atlanta United (8-13-9) travel to face off against Philadelphia Union (9-12-9) on Saturday, September 28th. This match will be played at Subaru Park in Chester, PA. Philadelphia Union is coming off a win in their previous match, while Atlanta United played to a draw vs. Philadelphia Union. The match is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET.
Atlanta United vs Philadelphia Union
Atlanta United Is Coming Off A Draw
Atlanta United will be looking to get back on the winning track after playing to a draw vs. the New York Red Bulls. This match saw a total of four goals, which was just above the line of 2.5 goals. Heading into the match, the over/under line was set at 2.5 goals, while the three-goal payout was +390 for bettors that took the over.
On offense, Atlanta took just two shots on goal and 10 shots overall. They scored on both of their shots on target. Aleksei Miranchuk and Edwin Mosquera were the only two Atlanta players to score, with Miranchuk converting on his only overall shot attempt.
Brad Guzan finished with eight saves on the Red Bulls’ 10 shots on target. The Red Bulls also had eight corner kicks in the match. As a defensive unit, Atlanta blocked five shots and intercepted four passes.
Atlanta United heads into their match vs. Philadelphia Union on a two-match draw streak. Over their last six matches, Atlanta has gone 2-2-2. On the season, Atlanta is 8-13-9, which has them in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. Their 33 points have them tied with D.C. United and Nashville SC. On the road, Atlanta has gone 3-7-5. Following this match, Atlanta will return home to take on CF Montréal on October 2nd.
Philadelphia Union Is Coming Off A Win
The Philadelphia Union will be looking to keep things rolling after a dominant 4-0 win over D.C. United. This win came on their home pitch and was despite the over/under line being set at 3.5 goals.
On the offensive end, Philly was led by Dániel Gazdag and his two goals. Thai Baribo and Mikael Uhre each scored one time, with Baribo also finishing with an assist. Overall, the club took nine shots on goal and 17 shots.
Between the sticks, Andre Blake finished with a clean sheet while making four saves. As a defensive unit, the Union intercepted eight passes and blocked three shots. D.C. United finished the match with five corner kicks.
Through 30 matches, the Philadelphia Union are 9-12-9 and sit 9th in the Eastern Conference. They have won two straight matches, including a 4-0 win over D.C. United SC on September 22nd. Overall, the Union are 4-7-4 at home and 5-5-5 on the road. In their last three matches, they have gone 2-1, with their only loss coming against the top team in the Eastern Conference, Inter Miami CF. After this match, they will head on the road to take on Orlando City SC on October 2nd.
Atlanta United Offense Breakdown
Atlanta United has been a middle-of-the-pack offensive team this season, scoring 1.3 goals per match, which is 22nd in the league. Saba Lobzhanidze is the team’s top scorer, with seven goals, which is also 51st in the MLS. He has also been the team’s most accurate shooter, with 24 shots on goal, which is 33rd in the league. Atlanta United has been out-cornered in 43.3% of its matches this season, and the team’s 5.3 corners per match is 10th in the league.
Philadelphia Union Offense Breakdown
The Philadelphia Union have been one of the more efficient offenses in the MLS this season, ranking 6th in goals per match at 1.9. They have taken more shots on goal than their season average in four straight matches and are 4th in the league in that category. Dániel Gazdag is their top scorer, ranking 5th in the MLS with 17 goals. He also leads the team in shots on goal, which is 12th in the league. Quinn Sullivan is their leader in assists, ranking 19th in the MLS with 8.
Atlanta United Defense Breakdown
Over their last seven matches, the Atlanta United defense has given up an average of 1.6 goals per match. During that stretch, they have faced the 15th, 1st, and 29th ranked offenses in MLS. Overall, they are 12th in goals allowed this season. Brad Guzan is 17th in clean sheets and 7th in saves. He has five clean sheets this season. Atlanta United is 8th in blocked shots and 15th in interceptions. They are also the most fouling team in MLS.
Philadelphia Union Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match against Atlanta United, the Philadelphia Union’s defense is 17th in the MLS, allowing 1.6 goals per match. However, they have been playing better of late, as they have not allowed a goal in two of their last four matches. This includes a shutout against D.C. United SC, who is 16th in scoring. Overall, they are 10th in blocked shots and 5th in interceptions. Oliver Semmle is 28th in clean sheets this season with three.
Atlanta United vs Philadelphia Union Prediction
Looking at how we expect this match between Atlanta United and Philadelphia Union to play out, we are going to take Philadelphia on the money line at -137. Our projections have this one finishing with a final score of 2-1 in favor of Philadelphia. Coming into the match, Philadelphia has been the better offensive team, ranking 6th in goals scored and 4th in shots on goal. Our top projected goal scorer for the match is Aleksei Miranchuk for Atlanta United.
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Last updated:September 24, 2024 Atlanta United FC, Philadelphia Union