Match: United States Open Cup
Fixture: Philadelphia Union VS New York Red Bulls
Local kick-off time: 19:30 on August 13th
Handicap Prediction:
Philadelphia Union -1 (Asian Handicap)
Home Win (European Odds)
Predicted Scores: 3-0, 3-1, 3-2
Predicted Total Goals: 3, 4, 5
Comprehensive Analysis:
Philadelphia Union have achieved 15 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses in 26 league matches this season, accumulating 51 points to rank first in the Eastern Conference. They are in excellent form currently, with impressive performances at both ends of the pitch. Having conceded only 25 goals in 26 league games, they have the fewest goals conceded among all teams across both the Eastern and Western Conferences of the MLS. While their 44 goals scored are not the most, they still rank 6th among all 30 MLS teams. With such form, they are more than capable of handling additional fixtures.
New York Red Bulls have recorded 10 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses in 26 league matches this season, with 36 points placing them 10th in the Eastern Conference. Their form has been highly inconsistent this season, showing a significant decline compared to last season. Last term, they finished 7th in the regular season and then went on a sensational playoff run to reach the finals, but this season they lack the late-season momentum from last year. They will need to put in extra effort to qualify for the playoffs this season, and competitions like the U.S. Open Cup are likely to be a burden for them.
Summary:
Both teams possess strong attacking firepower, with over 40 goals scored in the MLS regular season. Philadelphia Union’s Barlow is their top scorer this season, while New York Red Bulls’ forward Sofo has scored 3 goals in the Open Cup, and their other forward Choupo-Moting is tied with Philadelphia’s Barlow in 5th place on the MLS scoring chart. Philadelphia Union, playing at home, initially opened with a -0.75 handicap, which was later raised to -1, a clear recognition of their consistent performance at the top of the regular season this year. Based on current betting volume, the credibility of Philadelphia Union winning this match is relatively high.
