Orlando City vs Philadelphia Union: MLS Match Preview

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Orlando City

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Major League Soccer

interco-stadium

2 October 16:30 UTC

Philadelphia Union

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In the MLS regular season, Orlando City will face off against Philadelphia Union. Both teams compete in the Eastern Conference. The hosts currently sit in fourth place while the visitors are in ninth. Which of these rivals will secure the three points on October 3? Find out in our prediction.

Orlando City vs Philadelphia Union Prediction and Betting Tips (03.10.2024)

Command Analysis

Orlando City

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Current Form

Orlando City has secured fourth place in the Eastern Conference, solidifying its playoff position. The team leads its closest rivals by two points and is nine points clear of the play-in zone. Recently, they defeated Charlotte 2-0, New England Revolution 3-0, Nashville 3-0, and Dallas 3-1. Their only loss came in a high-scoring match against Columbus, ending 3-4.

Injuries and Suspensions

Due to injuries, David Brekalo, Mason Stajduhar, and Dagur Thorhalsson will miss the match. Cesar Araujo and Duncan McGuire are serving suspensions.

Betting Trends to Note

Orlando City has scored at least two goals in each of their last five matches.
The team has not drawn in any of its last six matches.

Expected Lineup

Galese - Smith, Schlegel, Jansson, Rafael Santos - Cartagena, Lodeiro - Torres, Oyeda, Angulo - Enrique.

Philadelphia Union

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Current Form

Philadelphia currently sits in ninth place in the Eastern Conference and risks dropping lower. The team has accumulated 37 points, which is also the total for tenth-placed Montreal. In recent matches, the visitors have performed relatively well. Following a 1-3 defeat to Miami's Inter, Philadelphia bounced back with a decisive 5-1 victory over New York City and a win against DC United, before settling for a 1-1 draw with Atlanta.

Injuries and Suspensions

Isaiah LeFlore and Holden Trent will miss the match due to injuries.

Betting Trends to Note

Philadelphia has lost only one of its last five matches
The team has scored in every one of its last five matches

Projected Lineup

Blake – Harriel, Gressel, Elliott, Wagner – Flach, Sullivan, McGlynn, Gazdag – Carranza, Uhre.

Trends

Bet Exact Score 3:2

The last direct matchup ended with this score

21.00

Bet Both Teams to Score

This bet has won in the last four encounters between the teams

1.65

Bet Number 3 in Final Score

This trend has been observed in five out of the last six home matches

3.35

Tip and bets

1.7handicap (+1) on Philadelphia

Both teams are in excellent form and have rarely faced defeat lately. The hosts are seen as the clear favorites in this matchup, yet the visitors are closely matched in skill. Philadelphia is fighting to secure a playoff spot, so they will be aiming to earn points in this game. We believe the guests will challenge their opponent effectively.

Our prediction is the Asian handicap (+1) on Philadelphia at 1.70

Do you agree with this bet?

1.9total over three goals

Total Goals Bet

Both teams have a strong offensive game, consistently finding the back of the net. The last four encounters between them featured a wealth of goals, and it’s unlikely this trend will change.

Bet on over three total goals at odds of 1.90.