Philadelphia Union return from the World Cup break rock bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference, but it may be the same old story for the hosts when they face a talented New York Red Bulls side.
The Union signed off for the World Cup break with a ten-goal thriller against Inter Miami, extending their winless run to eight games and leaving them with a meagre seven points from 15 games.
Their opponents may have only won six of their 15 games, but they went into the break in decent form and look set for a battle for the MLS playoff positions this term.
Philadelphia Union vs. New York Red Bulls betting picks and predictions
New York Red Bulls win or draw double chance (+100)
Inter Miami hit Philadelphia Union for six in their 10-goal thriller towards the end of May, leaving the out-of-form Union with just seven points to their name and stranded at the bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference.
Now winless in eight games, just three of their seven points have been won at Subaru Park and none of their six home fixtures have ended in a Union victory.
Despite this, the hosts are listed as odds-on favourites to take the points this week, and they are facing a New York Red Bulls side that entered the break in excellent form.
Their 2-1 win at Sporting Kansas City made it four games unbeaten and they have taken 13 points from the last 15 available, including back-to-back away wins against Chicago Fire and Sporting Kansas City.
NY RB have only lost three of their eight MLS away games this season and look good value to get something from Subaru Park.
Jorge Ruvalcaba to score anytime (+333)
After scoring 14 goals in 84 appearances for Pumas, Jorge Ruvalcaba has already achieved half that tally in just 15 appearances since his February transfer to New York Red Bulls.
The 24-year-old Mexican went his first six games for the Red Bulls without a goal, but since his breakthrough strike against Inter Miami in April, the winger has been on a tear in front of goal.
Ruvalcaba has scored seven goals in his last nine appearances for the club, signing off for the World Cup break with a brace at Sporting Kansas City.
Back him to continue his purple patch in front of goal.
Over 2.5 goals & both teams to score (-138)
Philadelphia Union may be in the doldrums after a miserable opening to the season, but they have averaged over a goal per game and their 6-4 loss at Inter Miami illustrates their propensity for high-scoring affairs.
They have found the net in each of their last four outings, but have conceded 13 goals at the other end in this period, and visitors New York Red Bulls have featured in plenty of high-scoring games themselves.
Each of their last four MLS fixtures has seen goals at both ends, with over 2.5 goals landing in three of these.
They have kept just one clean sheet all season but, with 25 goals in 15 games, they have more than enough firepower to make up for their struggles at the back.
Philadelphia Union vs. New York Red Bulls odds
Philadelphia Union | -141 |
Tie | +300 |
New York Red Bulls | +320 |
Philadelphia Union vs. New York Red Bulls odds player props
Anytime goalscorer
Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) | +110 |
Ezekiel Alladoh (Philadelphia Union) | +110 |
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls) | +138 |
Milan Iloski (Philadelphia Union) | +138 |
Malik Jakupovic (Philadelphia Union) | +150 |
Sal Olivas (Philadelphia Union) | +150 |
Agustin Anellio (Philadelphia Union) | +150 |
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