Atlanta United and Philadelphia Union will face off in the MatchDay 21 of the MLS.
Philadelphia Union may encounter challenges in finding the back of the net against a formidable Atlanta United side. In our assessment, Atlanta United is likely to secure the crucial goal that leads them to victory.
Atlanta United will be eager to avoid a repeat of their previous result, a 4-0 loss in the MLS against New York Red Bulls.
Recently, Atlanta United has struggled to exhibit strong defensive performances, conceding goals in 5 out of their last 6 games and allowing a total of 11 goals during that period. This defensive vulnerability will likely be a cause for concern for Atlanta United.
Last 5 Games: Won: 1, Draw: 3, Lost: 1, Scored: 8, Conceded: 10, Clean Sheets: 1.
Philadelphia Union will enter the match on the back of a convincing 4-1 victory over Inter Miami in the MLS.
Over their last six matches, Philadelphia Union has scored a total of 14 goals, showcasing their attacking prowess. Furthermore, they have managed to find the back of the net in every single one of those games. However, it’s worth noting that their defenders have conceded 6 own goals during that period. It will be intriguing to see if this trend continues in the upcoming match.
Last 5 Games: Won: 3, Draw: 1, Lost: 1, Scored: 11, Conceded: 5, Clean Sheets: 2.
Atlanta United: Guzan – Gutman, Abram, Purata, Lennon – Ibarra, Almada, Rossetto -Wiley, Giakoumakis, Wolff.
Philadelphia Union: Bendik – Mbaïzo, Glesnes, Elliott, Wagner – Bedoya, Martinez, Flach – Gazdag, Carranza, Uhre.
The match will be played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
July 2, 2023, 21:00 UK time.