Philadelphia Union vs Atlanta United Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

Philadelphia Union claimed a 3-1 win at home against DC United last weekend but face an in-form Atlanta United on Sunday. The visitors are in the midst of a winning streak and will be looking to move three points clear at the top of the Eastern Conference with another victory this weekend.

All of the stats suggest that Atlanta will at least pick up a point on Sunday and that the visitors are in with a great chance of winning the game, which makes a double chance bet on the MLS Cup holders logical.

Atlanta United have never lost against Philadelphia Union in any of the pairs’ five previous encounters, picking up three wins and two draws. Last season Atlanta United won 2-0 away at Philadelphia Union and under 2.5 goals have been scored in each of the pairs’ last two encounters, with the reverse fixture last season ending in a 1-1 draw.

The form and performances of both clubs also suggest that a narrow win could well be on the cards for Sunday’s guess, as Philadelphia Union have lost two of their last five matches and Atlanta United have won each of their last six matches in all competitions. Under 2.5 goals have been scored in three of Atlanta United’s last six matches, all were away from home, and the visitors have kept three clean sheets in their last three away games which doesn’t bode well for Philadelphia Union this weekend.

We’re confident that a double chance bet on Atlanta United will payout this weekend and have predicted a final scoreline of 1-0. Atlanta United are the form favourites having won all of their last six matches in league and cup, with their hosts losing two of their last six. Atlanta United have never lost against Philadelphia Union and look full of confidence this season. The only reason we won’t back an outright win for the visitors this weekend is that Philadelphia Union have been in and around the top of the Eastern Conference all season and won’t go down without a fight.