Philadelphia Union (7-12-9) travel to face off against New York City (11-10-7) on Wednesday, September 18th. This match will be played at Yankee Stadium in New York, NY. Philadelphia Union will be looking to bounce back from a loss in their last match, while New York City is coming off a draw. The match will get started at 7:30 PM ET.
Philadelphia Union vs New York City
Philadelphia Union Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Philadelphia Union will be looking to bounce back from a 3-1 loss to Inter Miami CF. This loss came on the road, and the Union were heavy underdogs at +575. The four combined goals surpassed the line of 3.5 goals.
Philadelphia’s attack took a total of 21 shots in this match, with eight shots on goal. Mikael Uhre was the only player on the club to score, doing so on his second shot on goal and third overall shot.
On the defensive end, things were tough for the Union, as Inter Miami CF took a total of nine shots and a four shots on goal. Andrew Rick made just one save on these four shots. Overall, the club’s defense blocked seven shots and intercepted 16 passes.
In their last five matches, the Philadelphia Union have gone 3-2, including a win over the 4th ranked New York Red Bulls. Overall, they are 7-12-9, which has them in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. They are just one point behind Atlanta United FC and one point ahead of CF Montréal. On the road this season, they have gone 4-5-5, and they will be on the road for this match against New York City. Following this match, they will return home to take on D.C. United SC on Sunday, September 22nd.
New York City Is Coming Off A Draw
In their last match, New York City took on D.C. United SC on the road. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, and going into the match, they were the +170 underdog. The two combined goals fell short of the pre-match over/under goal line of 3.5 goals.
New York City’s attack took a total of nine shots, three of which were on target. Santiago Rodriguez was the only player on the club to score a goal, with his three total shots matching the entire goal club’s shot total.
On the defensive end, New York City’s keeper made a total of five saves on D.C. United’s six shots on goal. The club’s defense blocked four shots and intercepted nine passes.
Player to Watch: New York City Offense
Santiago Rodriguez was the only player on New York City to score a goal, and he did so on his only penalty kick attempt. Rodriguez also took a total of three shots, with all three of these attempts coming from inside the box.
In the Eastern Conference, New York City is currently 6th, tied with Orlando City and the Portland Timbers with 40 points. Over their last five matches, they have yet to win, going 0-1-4. Overall, they are 11-10-7, and their record at home is 8-3-2. In matches where they are favored, they have gone 8-4-2. Following this match, they will be at home once again, taking on Inter Miami CF on September 21st.
Philadelphia Union Offense Breakdown
The Philadelphia Union’s offense has been solid this season, ranking 8th in MLS in goals per match. Their top scorer is Dániel Gazdag, who has found the back of the net 14 times, which is 6th in the league. Gazdag also leads the team in shots on goal, and his 29 shots on goal are 17th in MLS. Kai Wagner is the team’s leader in assists, and his 7 assists are 21st in the league. He also has one goal this season. Overall, the Union are 4th in MLS in shots on goal and 8th in corners.
New York City Offense Breakdown
Alonso MartÃnez is the top scorer for New York City this season, and his 11 goals are 20th in MLS. Santiago RodrÃguez is second on the team in goals scored and leads the club in shots on goal. His nine goals are 30th in the league. Hannes Wolf is the leader in assists for New York City and is 28th in MLS in that category. His six assists are also the best on the club. This season, New York City is 17th in MLS in goals scored, 18th in shots on goal, and 16th in passing percentage. They have had fewer corners than their opponents in 46.4% of their matches.
Philadelphia Union Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match against New York City, the Philadelphia Union’s defense is currently 18th in MLS, allowing 1.6 goals per match. However, they have been better as of late, giving up just one goal in three of their last five matches. Overall, they are 7th in blocked shots and 6th in interceptions. Keeper Oliver Semmle is 28th in saves and has three clean sheets this season.
New York City Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match against the Philadelphia Union, the New York City defense is 8th in the MLS in goals allowed at 1.3 per match. They are also 13th in blocked shots and 22nd in interceptions. Over their last three matches, they have given up an average of 2.3 goals per match. Matt Freese is the team’s top goalkeeper, and he is 4th in the MLS in saves with 104. He has five clean sheets this season.
Philadelphia Union vs New York City Prediction
Looking at how we expect this one to play out, we are going to take New York City on the money line at -148 as they pick up the 2-1 win. This season, New York City has been slightly better on the offensive end, and our projections have Maxi Moralez as the top overall goal scorer for this match. As for Philadelphia, they have been a bit better on the defensive end, but we like Alejandro Bedoya to find the net for the Union.
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Last updated:September 17, 2024 New York City FC, Philadelphia Union