First plays fourth in the East this weekend, as Philadelphia looks to build on home advantage to make sure they join Cincinnati in the postseason games, with a tightly contested conference meaning that there are just three points separating second and fifth in the table.
Jack Collins here from The Game Day to look at a matchup between two of the Eastern Conference’s finest sides on Matchday 32 in Major League Soccer, happening on Saturday, Sept. 16.
Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati Odds
Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati betting lines are current as of Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 12 p.m. ET at bet365 Sportsbook.
- 3-Way Moneyline: Philadelphia (-134) • Tie (+275) • Cincinnati (+350)
- Total Goals: Over 2.5 (-154) • Under 2.5 (+120)
- Both Teams To Score: Yes (-163) • No (+120)
Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati Match Prediction
Philadelphia Union 2:1 FC Cincinnati
Cincinnati flew out of the blocks this season, amassing a huge lead at the top of the Eastern Conference, and were the first side to book their spot in the 2023 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs when they beat Atlanta United in Georgia on Aug. 30.
It was a historic achievement, with the Garys needing just 26 games to claim their postseason berth, the second-fastest in MLS history, and the quickest ever in the Eastern Conference, with only LAFC’s Supporters’ Shield-winning 2022 and 2019 sides beating them to the punch with a 25-game qualification.
Leading the charge has been an Argentine No. 10 in the form of Luciano Acosta, whose combined 24 goals and assists in 26 games leads the league for goal contributions ahead of Atlanta’s Thiago Almada and Nashville’s Hany Mukhtar.
With their talisman guiding them, Cincinnati remains in pole position to win the Supporters’ Shield…
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