Preview & Prediction: Philadelphia Union FC vs Charlotte FC
Philadelphia Union enters this game as the favorite due to their impressive recent form. They have not lost in their last seven games and have won four of the last five matches. Additionally, they have kept three clean sheets in their last five games. Charlotte FC, on the other hand, has only lost one out of their last five games and has scored in their last five games.
🐍 UNION WIN 🐍 pic.twitter.com/7iCTLGH9pC
— Philadelphia Union (@PhilaUnion) May 28, 2023
However, their overall record on the road has been less impressive, averaging only 1.43 points per away game compared to Philadelphia’s 2 points per home game. Based on current form and past results between these two teams, We predict a home win for Philadelphia Union with a final score of 2-0.
Coach Curtin and King Julian make @MLS Team of the Matchday and Damion landed a bench spot 🙌 #DOOP pic.twitter.com/zFJp6c0E7e
— Philadelphia Union (@PhilaUnion) May 29, 2023
Carranza is expected to start on Thursday after scoring a brace in the Philadelphia Union’s most recent game, and he will seek to lead the line once more. Gazdag is another apparent offensive danger for the hosts, having scored in the last two games, something he will be aiming to maintain this time around.
🚀 = 🎩@JeremyRafanello is on 🔥 https://t.co/BDCGWONVlG
— Philadelphia Union (@PhilaUnion) May 29, 2023
For the visitors, Lattanzio might be justified in making no changes after his team won 1-0 at the weekend, displaying excellent defensive structure with the 4-3-3 system. Charlotte FC will be missing Enzo Copetti, McKinze Gaines, and Ben Bender for this game due to injury concerns. George Marks and Kamil Jozwiak both missed out on the last triumph over the LA Galaxy, but they were doubtful going into that one and should be in contention here with a few additional days of recovery.
Kah-lean sheet 🧼
(We've missed saying that!) pic.twitter.com/1C66AAmNE8
— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) May 29, 2023
Key Insights:
– Philadelphia Union has picked up 13 points from the last 5 games, with an average of 2.6 points per game and BTTS having landed in only 2 of those games.
– Philadelphia Union has scored 9 times in the last 5 fixtures and is currently unbeaten in 4 home games.
– They have gone 7 games without losing and have won 4 of the last 5 games they played.
– Philadelphia Union has kept 3 clean sheets in the last 5 games, conceding only 2 goals during this period.
– They have kept a clean sheet on five occasions this season and are unbeaten in their last 5 games against Charlotte, winning four and drawing once.
– BTTS has landed in only 7 out of 14 games they’ve played this season.
How does he do that? 🤨 pic.twitter.com/XSgTTZBauH
— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) May 29, 2023
– Charlotte has picked up 12 points from their previous 5 games, with an average of 2.4 points per game and BTTS having landed in 4 out of those 5 games.
– Charlotte has scored 10 times in the last 5 fixtures and is unbeaten in 2 away games.
– They have won 4 out of their last 5 games played and lost only 1.
– Charlotte has scored in their past 5 games and have netted a total of 10 goals in the last 5 fixtures.
– BTTS has landed in 67% of all the matches involving Charlotte this season.
– Out of the previous 2 meetings between the two teams, Philadelphia Union has won 1 match while Charlotte won 1.
– No matches have ended in a draw.
– Previous matches between these two teams have an average of 3 goals with BTTS having happened 0% of the time.
– Philadelphia Union has an average of 2 points per game at home matches while Charlotte has an average of 1.43 points per game at away matches.
Our first back-to-back road wins in club history 🫡 pic.twitter.com/wTlMkbt9rn
— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) May 29, 2023
Match Forecast:
– Philadelphia Union will likely create many scoring chances using counter attacks and taking long shots.
– Charlotte FC will try to attack using their wingers and may find success coming back from losing positions.
– Philadelphia Union may struggle with ball possession and defending against through balls which could become a weakness.
– Charlotte FC may struggle to protect a lead and defend against crosses and wing attacks which could become a weakness.
– Philadelphia Union will play aggressively, attempting to score many goals, attacking through the middle and with long balls.
– Charlotte FC will play with width, attempt crosses often and try to take advantage of playing the offside trap.
3rd assist for @JustinMeram. 4th goal for @Swiderski97.
These two are heating up 🔥 pic.twitter.com/vLDZYG5QdF
— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) May 29, 2023
Philadelphia Union are expected to commit numerous offside offenses during the match. However, if they fall behind, there is a high probability that they will stage a comeback. Charlotte FC are likely to receive a large number of cards during the game, with Philadelphia Union likely to score as a result of an error by the opposing team. Philadelphia Union are also expected to receive a high number of cards. The likelihood of a large number of cards being shown is high. Additionally, Charlotte FC are expected to dominate the ball possession.
A warm welcome back 💙
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— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) May 28, 2023