The Philadelphia Union (6 wins, 1 loss, 7 draws) welcome FC Cincinnati (6-7-1) to Subaru Park Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Philadelphia Union vs. FC Cincinnati odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
The Union, who have been surpassed by New York City FC for the top spot in the Eastern Conference, have just one loss on the season. They lead the league with 7 draws. No other team in the East even has 6 ties.
The Union are led by F Dániel Gazdag who has 7 goals on the season. They’ve been dominant defensively as well. NYCFC and the Union both have allowed just 10 goals while the next-closest team in the East has allowed 16.
FC Cincinnati is the polar opposite. They’ve allowed 25 goals, tied for the 3rd-most in the East.
FCC has shockingly been better on the road, recording 4 wins in 8 away matches. They’re led by F Brandon Vazquez who has 7 goals on the season. He’s even caught the eye of USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter.
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Philadelphia Union vs. FC Cincinnati odds, lines, picks and predictions
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:41 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Philadelphia Union -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | FC Cincinnati +450 (bet $100 to win $450) | Draw +310
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -120 | U:+100)
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Prediction
Philadelphia Union 2, FC Cincinnati 0
Money line (ML)
PASS.
Philadelphia (-165) should come out on top I wouldn’t bet on it due to the price tag. The value just isn’t there considering FC Cincinnati has a few quality road wins over teams like Orlando City and Minnesota.
Philadelphia has home draws against Inter Miami and Charlotte. They have 4 home draws in 7 home matches, so I’m not sold on the value here compared to the money line odds.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 2.5 (+100).
When you look at FC Cincinnati’s scoring totals this season, it would suggest the over is a strong play. They’ve scored 21 goals and allowed 25 goals in just 14 games.
However, they’ve played CF Montreal twice, both games ending with 7 combined goals. Against teams that have allowed under 20 goals, they’re 2-2 O/U.
The Union have one of the best defenses in the MLS.
Only NYCFC and Philly have allowed 10 or fewer goals. They’ve gone under 2.5 goals in 10 of their last 11 games, and they should be able to hold a dynamic FCC offense scoreless.
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