Philadelphia United vs. FC Cincinnati is arguably the most interesting game of the final round of the 2024 MLS regular season. The reason? Philly need to win to advance to the postseason, although even their destiny also depends on how DC United and CF Montreal perform on Saturday.
If just one of those two teams loses, Philadelphia will just need to beat Cincy to get to the 2024 MLS Playoffs. This is because the Union has a better score difference than those two.
MLS Offshore Odds: Philadelphia Favored
| Philadelphia United | Draw | FC Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| -119 | +328 | +265 |
Philadelphia United vs. FC Cincinnati Head-to-Head Stats
| Total | Philadelphia United | FC Cincinnati | Tie | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| MLS Games | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Goals | 50 | 29 | 21 |
Philadelphia Union Going For a Win on Saturday
Philadelphia lost their last two MLS games, the result of which is that they’re now in trouble. They need a win on Saturday, but they also need to see one of their rivals lose. It could happen easily, which is why they need to make sure they do their work.
The good news for them is that they’ve got a good record against Cincinnati, especially in games played in Pennsylvania. More good news is that Cincy players haven’t been great lately, losing their last three games.
Plus, the boys from Ohio don’t have much to fight for in the final round, as they’ve already booked their place in the postseason.
Philadelphia United vs. FC Cincinnati Prediction
Philadelphia United’s strongest weapon in 2024 has been their offense. With 61 goals in 33 games, they’re the 3rd most productive team in the Eastern Conference. They need to activate this weapon from the very start, so expect them to play very offensively in the first half.
Incidentally, FC Cincinnati love starting their games strong. They had a lead in the first 45 minutes in eight games this season, which is the 3rd-best record in the East.
That said, we expect to see some goals in the first half. We can’t guarantee the same in the second half, especially not if Philly’s players get some bad news from other matches at halftime.
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