Philadelphia Union (7-11-9) travel to face off against Inter Miami CF (18-4-5) on Saturday, September 14th. This match will be played at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Both club’s come into this one having won their previous match. The match starts at 7:30 PM ET.
Philadelphia Union vs Inter Miami CF
Philadelphia Union Is Coming Off A Win
The Philadelphia Union will be looking to build off their 2-0 win over the New York Red Bulls. This win came on the road, and they went into the match with a money line payout of +320.
The two combined goals fell short of the over/under goal line of 2.5 goals. This was the second straight match for the Union that finished with two goals. Mikael Uhre and Thai Baribo were the two players to score, with Uhre also picking up the assist on Baribo’s score.
Goalie Andre Blake had a busy day, making four saves on the Red Bulls’ four shots on goal. This clean sheet was the second straight for Blake and his fourth of the year. Overall, New York took 21 shots, and the Union’s defense finished with eight interceptions.
Through 27 matches, the Philadelphia Union have a record of 7-11-9, which puts them 11th in the Eastern Conference. On the road, they are 4-4-5, and overall, they have been favored in 15 matches, going 4-7-4. Over their last four matches, they have gone 3-1, with their only loss coming at home against the Columbus Crew. Following this match, they will take on New York City FC on the road on September 18th.
Inter Miami CF Is Coming Off A Win
Inter Miami CF will be looking to build off their 4-1 win over the Chicago Fire FC. This win came on the road, and they were going off at +165 on the money line. The five combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 2.5 goals.
Luis Suarez had a big game for the Inter Miami CF’s offensive attack, scoring two times on his five shots on goal. Overall, Suarez took nine shots, which was tied for the most on the team. The club also got a goal from Robert Taylor, who only needed to take one shot.
As for the Chicago Fire’s offense, they took a total of 16 shots and four shots on goal. Drake Callender finished with three saves and allowed just one goal. The Inter Miami CF’s defense blocked four shots and intercepted 10 passes.
Inter Miami CF is in first place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 18-4-5. They have won four straight matches, including a 4-1 win over the Chicago Fire FC on September 1st. Overall, they are 9-2-3 at home and 9-2-2 on the road. In their last five matches, they have gone 4-1, with their only loss coming on the road against FC Cincinnati. After this match, they will take on Atlanta United FC on September 18th.
Philadelphia Union Offense Breakdown
The Philadelphia Union’s offense has been solid this season, ranking 9th in the MLS with 1.7 goals per match. They have also been able to generate shots on goal, ranking 7th in the league in that category. Dániel Gazdag is the team’s top scorer, ranking 5th in the MLS with 14 goals. He also leads the Union in shots on goal. Kai Wagner is the team’s leader in assists, ranking 19th in the league with 7. He also has one goal this season.
Inter Miami CF Offense Breakdown
Inter Miami CF has been the top-scoring team in MLS this season, averaging 2.2 goals per match. They have also been efficient with their passing, ranking fourth in the league in passing percentage. Luis Suárez has been the top goal scorer for Inter Miami CF, finding the back of the net 16 times this season, which is third in MLS. He also leads the team in shots on goal, which is fourth in the league. Lionel Messi has been the top playmaker for Inter Miami CF, leading the team in assists and ranking fourth in MLS. He has also scored 12 goals this season, which is 13th in the league.
Philadelphia Union Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match against Inter Miami CF, the Philadelphia Union’s defense is 16th in MLS, allowing 1.6 goals per match. However, they have been playing better of late, giving up just 0.6 goals per match over their last five matches. Overall, they are 10th in blocked shots and 7th in interceptions. Goalkeeper Oliver Semmle has just three clean sheets this season, which is 27th in MLS. However, he is coming off a shutout against the New York Red Bulls, who are 15th in scoring this season.
Inter Miami CF Defense Breakdown
Inter Miami CF’s defense has been up and down this season, and they will be facing the 9th-ranked offense in the MLS in the Philadelphia Union. On the season, Inter Miami is 14th in goals allowed, giving up 1.5 goals per match. However, they have been better of late, giving up just 1 goal in three of their last six matches. Drake Callender is 14th in clean sheets with five, and he is 8th in saves with 84.
Philadelphia Union vs Inter Miami CF Prediction
Looking at how we expect this one to play out, we have Inter Miami and Philadelphia both finding the net once, with the draw at +350. This season, Inter Miami has been the better offensive club, coming in first in goals scored and 5th in shots on goal. Our projections have Luis Suarez as the top goal scorer for Inter Miami. On the other side, Alejandro Bedoya has been given the best odds to score for Philadelphia. As for the match, we have both clubs getting three shots on goal and coming up with 11 interceptions.
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Last updated:September 10, 2024 Inter Miami CF, Philadelphia Union