The two bottom sides in the MLS Western Conference table lock horns on Wednesday when Orlando City take on Philadelphia Union at the Inter&Co Stadium. While the hosts could pick up back-to-back home wins for the first time this season, Bradley Carnell’s men will be aiming to snap their run of five consecutive matches without a win.
Orlando City were sent crashing back to earth last Saturday as they fell to a 2-0 loss against CF Montreal when the two sides squared off at the Saputo Stadium.
Martin Perelman’s side had won their previous two outings, picking up a thrilling 4-3 victory over New England Revolution on April 30, four days before defeating Inter Miami by the same scoreline at Nu Stadium.
After four straight games on the road, Orlando return to the Inter&Co Stadium, where they have won two of their most recent three league games, with a 1-0 defeat against Houston Dynamo sandwiched between the two victories.
Elsewhere, Philadelphia Union failed to find their feet last weekend when they fell to a 2-1 defeat against New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium.
Carnell’s men have gone five consecutive games without a win, losing twice and claiming three draws, while managing just one win from their 12 MLS matches so far.
With just six points from a possible 36, Philadelphia Union sit rock-bottom in the Western Conference standings, four points and one spot below Wednesday’s hosts.
Orlando City vs Philadelphia Union Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- Philadelphia Union hold a slight upper hand in the history of this fixture, having won nine of the last 24 meetings between the two teams.
- Orlando City have picked up one fewer win in that time, while the spoils have been shared on seven occasions.
- Orlando have lost just one of the last six matches against Philadelphia Union while picking up three wins and two draws since March 2023.
- Philadelphia Union have failed to win seven of their last eight away games across all competitions, losing six and claiming one draw since February 22.
Orlando City vs Philadelphia Union Prediction
It has been a difficult start to the campaign for Orlando City and Philadelphia Union, and both sides know a positive result on Wednesday could be the catalyst for a run of good form.
Recent performances at home should give Orlando plenty of optimism and we see them getting the better of Carnell’s men, who have managed just one away win since February.
Prediction: Orlando City 2-1 Philadelphia Union
Orlando City vs Philadelphia Union Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Orlando City to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals – Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in six of the last seven meetings between the two sides)
Tip 3: Both sides to score – Yes (Both sides have also scored in six of their last seven encounters)
Edited by Peter Pedroncelli
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