CF Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union Prediction: The visitors are too strong for the Home side

Philadelphia Union are on super hot form so far this season. They're on top spot in the Eastern Conference table with a game more than New York City at 2nd. Cincinnati on the other hand, are playing out of their depths here. As they are no match for the opposition, both on form and organisation.

CF Cincinnati (DDLDD)

CF Cincinnati are having a rough time at the moment. They have played 7 matches without recoding a win in all competition. The last time they recorded a win was back in June, when they beat Orlando City 1-0 on their home soil. They haven't lost a lot during the same time either. In their last 5 games, they have 4 draws and 1 loss. 

CF Cincinnati are at 9th spot on the Eastern Conference table with 29 points after 23 games. They have won 7 games, drawn 8 and lost 8. And on goals, they have scored 37 goals and conceded 42 goals. Coming against the team at the top can be quite overwhelming. But they can settle for a draw as they have done for major parts of this season.

Philadelphia Union (WWWWW)

5 games, 5 wins for the Eastern Conference leader. They come into this match with lots of confidence, as they seek to further solidify their place at the top of the log. Last time out, they finished off Houston Dynamo in style, scoring 6 goals and conceding none. You can be assured they will continue in similar fashion, even though CF Cincinnati has proved a tough nut to crack with their numerous draw results.

Philadelphia top the standings after 23 games with 45 points. During this time, they have recorded 12 wins, 9 draws and 2 losses. And on the goal charts, they have scored 40 goals and conceded 15. 

Head to Head

These two have met exactly 9 times. Philadelphia have 5 wins and FC Cincinnati won just 1 and 3 ended in a draw.

Injuries and Suspensions

• FC Cincinnati: Kenneth Vermeer(Injury), Dominique Badji(injury), Ronald Matarrita(Injury)
• Philadelphia: there are no players currently injured or suspended

Expert Betting Tips

CF Cincinnati are no match for the visitors here. Philadelphia scored 6 last time out and will want to go on unless they face a tougher opponent. You can expect more than one goal scored by the away team with no goal from the home team.

• Back FC Philadelphia or Draw and Over 1.5 Goals at 1.88 Odds
• Back Cincinnati Under 1.5 Goals at 1.62 Odds
• Back Correct Score 0-2 at 13 Odds