Atlas vs Philadelphia Union Prediction: Expect some drama

After recording a narrow victory in the first leg of the Quarterfinals, Philadelphia now travel to the Estadio Jalisco to face Atlas. Atlas might be 1 goal short but they believe this game is far from over here as they try to overturn the scoreline. The last time they played at home, they beat CD Olimpia 4-0 in the previous round. Philadelphia are a stronger side than Olimpia no doubt, but they are far from perfect and have their form to worry about. Atlas might be looking at the current state of the Philadelphia team as they try to exploit weakness to their advantage. Either way, one among these teams will advance to the next round.

Atlas were disappointed that they failed to score in the first leg against Philadelphia last week. Despite losing Anderson Santamaria in the first half for a professional foul, Atlas managed to keep Philadelphia at bay until the 89th minute, when Daniel Gazdag scored from the spot. Atlas took 42% possession in that match, with 3 shots on target and 1 corner kick. In their last 5 matches, Atlas recorded 2 losses, 1 draw and 2 wins. And at home, they have a poor record of 2 losses, 2 draws and 1 loss. Atlas played against CD Olimpia in the previous round and they won 4-0 on this ground. This win meant they progressed on aggregate score 5-4, after losing the first leg 4-1.

Team Streak: Less than 10.5 corners (7/8).

Philadelphia Union come into the match with a narrow 1-0 aggregate scoreline after beating the hosts 1-0 in the first leg. Philadelphia Union are aware that they are far from advancing here, given the history of the hosts in this competition. The hosts overturned a 4-1 loss against CD Olimpia to beat them 5-4 on aggregate. Philadelphia Union’s form is also an issue of concern. In their last 5 matches, they recorded 3 losses, 1 draw and 1 win. Their last match ended in a 1-0 defeat against Cincinnati away from home. Against Atlas in the first leg, Philadelphia managed 58% possession, 7 shots on target and 6 corner kicks. Despite the visitors having their player sent off in the first half, Philadelphia only managed a goal from the penalty spot in the 89th minute.

Atlas and Philadelphia Union have only met once and Philadelphia won that fixture 1-0 earlier this month.

• Atlas (5-3-2): Camilo Vargas, Luis Reyes, Gaddi Aguirre, Carlos Robles, Hugo Nervo, Diego Barbosa, Brian Lozano, Aldo Rocha, Jonathan Herrera, Julian Quinones, Julio Furch
• Philadelphia (4-3-3): Andre Blake, Olivier Mbaizo, Jakob Glesnes, Damion Lowe, Nathan Harriet, Alejandro Bedoya, Jose Martinez, Jack McGlynn, Joaquin Torres, Julian Carranza, Daniel Gasdag.

Philadelphia’s form will be a huge factor if they progress or not here. Although Atlas are far from perfect, they are playing at home and they have the confidence they need to defeat Philadelphia Union here. Atlas will be desperate to repeat the heroics against Olimpia in this match and just anything is possible in such a situation.

• Bet on More than 2 Goals at 1.65 Odds
• Bet on Home Over 1.5 Goals at 1.60 Odds
• Bet on Correct Score 3-1 at 8.6 Odds