The action resumes in MLS as Philadelphia Union and Nashville SC go head-to-head at Subaru Park on Saturday. B.J. Callaghan’s men suffered a major blow in their quest for the CONCACAF Champions Cup title in midweek when they fell to a semifinal first-leg defeat against Tigres and will be looking to secure a morale-boosting result this weekend.
Philadelphia Union continue to struggle for results in the new campaign as they suffered a 2-0 defeat against Columbus Crew at the Lower.com Field last Sunday.
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Bradley Carnell’s men have failed to win 10 of their last 11 matches in all competitions, losing seven and claiming three draws since the start of March.
It has been an underwhelming start to the season for Philadelphia Union, who sit bottom but one in the MLS standings with five points from 10 games, one point above rock-bottom Sporting Kansas City.
On the other hand, Nashville suffered a 1-0 defeat against Mexican outfit Tigres UANL in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup semi-final at GEODIS Park.
Callaghan’s men return to action in MLS, where they have enjoyed a solid start to the campaign, picking up six wins and one draw while scoring 21 goals and conceding six so far.
Nashville currently lead the way at the top of the Eastern Conference standings with 22 points from nine games, three points above second-placed Inter Miami.
Philadelphia Union vs Nashville SC Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- The results have been split right down the middle in the history of this fixture, with Philadelphia Union and Nashville claiming five wins each from their previous 13 encounters.
- Nashville are on a run of three consecutive victories over Philadelphia, scoring seven goals and conceding three, having failed to win the nine clashes preceding this run (3D 6L).
- Philadelphia Union have failed to win their last five home matches in all competitions, losing four and claiming one draw since a 7-0 victory over Defence Force FC on February 27.
- Nashville are unbeaten in seven of their last eight away matches in all competitions, picking up six wins and two draws since the start of February.
Philadelphia Union vs Nashville SC Prediction
With their crunch CONCACAF Champions Cup semi-final tie on the horizon, Nashville could name a shuffled XI here, with Callaghan resting key names ahead of their comeback attempt.
However, Philadelphia Union are yet to find their feet this season and we see them struggling in front of their home supporters.
Prediction: Philadelphia Union 1-2 Nashville SC
Philadelphia Union vs Nashville SC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Nashville to win
Tip 2: First to score – Nashville (The visitors have opened the scoring in four of their last five games against Philadelphia)
Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals – Yes (There have also been at least three goals scored in four of their last five encounters)
Edited by Peter Pedroncelli
