As the New England Revolution prepare to host the Philadelphia Union, fans are looking forward to seeing if the home team can earn their first win of the season from the league leaders. With differing starts to the season, the game is primed to be an interesting match. Will the Revolution come up to the mark, or will the Union supremacy prevail?
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Led by manager Caleb Porter, New England Revolution has had a low-profile start to the season, ranking 11th in the MLS standings with a 0-1-1 record, earning only a single point. Their home record has not been very good, losing their only game at Gillette Stadium, and their away game was a draw. The team's expected goals (xG) is 0.8, which reflects issues in attacking productivity, and their defensive xG is 1.3, reflecting issues at the back.
Injury and Suspension:
• Matthew Polster (injury)
• Peyton Miller (injury)
Last Match Report & Stats:
In their recent game against Columbus Crew on March 1, 2025, the Revolution had a difficult game. They did their best, but they could not get into the opponent's net, having an xG of 0.8 to Columbus's 1.3. The outcome of the game reflected this struggle as the Revolution could not manage to win.
Team Streaks:
• No wins in their last two matches.
• Allowed at least a goal in each of their last two matches.
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Philadelphia Union, under Bradley Carnell, have begun the season in immaculate style, leading the MLS standings with a perfect 2-0-0 record, bagging six points. They have demonstrated flexibility by winning both home and away fixtures. The Union's attacking prowess is evident with a high xG of 5.0, while their defensive xG of 3.4 suggests that there is scope for improvement in defense.
Injuries & Suspensions:
• Markus Anderson (injury)
• Nathan Harriel (injury)
• Isaiah LeFlore (injury)
Last Match Report & Stats:
It was on March 1, 2025, that the Union displayed their attacking prowess against FC Cincinnati. Striker Tai Baribo was in breathtaking form, scoring a hat-trick with goals in the 6th, 30th, and 52nd minutes. The Union controlled the game, mirroring their better xG of 3.2 to Cincinnati's 1.0, in a resounding 4-1 win.
Team Streaks:
• Unbeaten in their last two games.
• Scored at least two goals in each of their last two matches.
Head to Head
Historically, the Philadelphia Union have had the upper hand in this battle. The Union have emerged victorious in 24 of their 42 matchups, with the Revolution prevailing in 10 and 8 matches ending even. The Union have been dominating recent encounters, such as the 5-1 victory on July 17, 2024, and the 3-0 win on May 18, 2024. That said, the Revolution did get a 2-1 win on October 21, 2023, showing that they do have what it takes to face the Union. Overall, the Union have notched 75 goals in the matchups, overshadowing the 45 goals of the Revolution.
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Expert Betting Tips
• Philadelphia Union to Win: Considering the Union's flawless beginning of the season and their past supremacy over the Revolution, supporting them for a win appears to be the wise option. Their recent performance, added to the Revolution's woes, makes this a strong forecast.
• Over 2.5 Goals: The Union's ability to score goals, as shown by their large xG and recent goal-scoring success, suggests a high-scoring game. With the Revolution's defensive weaknesses, more than 2.5 goals in the game is a reasonable bet.
• Both Teams to Score: While the Union are the favorites, the Revolution's home ground and threat of resurgence mean they can potentially score. Hence, both teams to score is a worthwhile bet.
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