Minnesota United vs Philadelphia Union Predictions

A win for Minnesota United this weekend could move the hosts back into the top four at the expense of Houston Dynamo, but picking up any points on Sunday is going to be difficult against high flying Philadelphia Union. The visitors did sit top of the Eastern Conference, but failure to win any of their last three matches has seen the U’s drop behind DC United.

Minnesota United didn’t see as much of the ball or create as many goal scoring opportunities as their hosts Atlanta United in midweek, but still didn’t deserve to lose the game 3-0. Atlanta United opened the scoring in the twenty-third minute, and that goal looked enough to win the game. until Martinez netted twice in stoppage time to make the victory much more convincing than it really was. Philadelphia Union entertained bottom of the Western Conference Colorado Rapids on Thursday, where the favourites were held to a 1-1 draw. Sergio Santos put Philadelphia Union in front in the twenty-sixth minute, but their guests equalised with eighteen minutes left on the clock and the game ended all square.

The limited head to head record between these two sides, and their form and performances over this last month, suggests that a double chance bet on the visitors is well worth making and that the chances are we will see Philadelphia Union win and both teams score. Philadelphia Union haven’t lost against Minnesota United before, and both teams have scored in each of the previous two meetings between these clubs. Minnesota United have only won two of their last six matches, and Philadelphia Union have only lost one of their last six. Both teams have scored in four of Philadelphia Union’s last five matches, which is why we’re backing a 2-1 win for the visitors this weekend.

Quintero top scores for Minnesota United this season with five goals, four of which have arrived in the form of penalties, while Accam and Przybylko lead the way for Philadelphia Union with four goals apiece. We’re confident that a double chance bet on Philadelphia Union will pay out this weekend, and have predicted a final scoreline of 2-1. The visitors have only lost one of their last six matches, but those three games without a win heading into the match are the main reason we have gone with a double chance bet rather than backing the visitors to win outright.