Philadelphia Union vs. Mazatlan: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

A Leagues Cup semifinal spot is at stake as the Philadelphia Union host Mazatlan in a quarterfinal showdown at Subaru Park on Saturday.

The only Mexican outfit remaining in the competition this season, Mazatlan have been the surprise package in the Leagues Cup this term.

However, the fairytale run to this stage of the tournament might well be brought to an abrupt end, against a Philadelphia side who have come along leaps and bounds in recent weeks.

Philadelphia Union vs. Mazatlan betting picks and predictions

Philadelphia Union to win to nil (+250)

A 2-1 defeat at Toronto in the MLS back in mid-July appears to have been a turning point for the Philadelphia Union.

After that defeat north of the border, Union went on to thrash the New England Revolution 5-1, before a 3-0 victory over Nashville SC.

The Union went on to beat Charlotte FC 1-0 in MLS before switching their focus to Leagues Cup matters.

A penalty shootout defeat to Cruz Azul was a setback but subsequent wins over Montreal and Cincinnati have seen the Union build of momentum at this stage of the competition.

What has been most impressive about Philadelphia in recent weeks has been the defensive output.

Keeping clean sheets in three of their last five games in all competitions, coach Jim Curtin will be pleased with how his side have been performing without the ball.

Philly have only conceded one goal in their last four home games in the Leagues Cup, as they have made Subaru Park a tough place to go to for opposition teams.

While Mazatlan are not a side to be taken lightly, they have at times struggled to score in road games.

Failing to find the back of the net in four of their last seven games away from Estadio El Encanto, Philadelphia to win and keep Mazatlan off the scoresheet looks to be the way to go here.

Tai Baribo anytime goalscorer (+200)

The leading goalscorer in the Leagues Cup this season, Tai Baribo is certainly a player worth considering in the anytime goalscorer market for Saturday’s showdown in Chester, Pennsylvania. 

Scoring five goals in the competition already this season, including braces against Montreal and Cincinnati, the Israel international is playing with real confidence at present.

The 26-year-old will be eager to continue his goalscoring run in this competition and it would be little surprise to see the former Wolfsberger AC star find the back of the net against Mazatlan this weekend.

Alejandro Bedoya to be booked (+333)

If any Union player is to land himself in the referee’s book on Saturday, Alejandro Bedoya would certainly be among the prime candidates.

When it comes to bookings in the MLS this season, no Philadelphia player has been shown more yellow cards than the 37-year-old midfielder.

The veteran, who has collected five yellows in the MLS this term, has also been landing himself in hot water with officials in the Leagues Cup this season.

No player has picked up more than Bedoya’s two yellow cards in this competition and the former Glasgow Rangers and Nantes midfield is good value to add another card to his collection in this one.

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Philadelphia Union vs. Mazatlan odds

Philadelphia Union	-134
Draw	+280
Mazatlan	+333

Philadelphia Union vs. Mazatlan player props

Anytime Goalscorer

Daniel Gazdag (Philadelphia Union)	+140
Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia Union)	+160
Luis Amarilla (Mazatlan)	+225
Gustavo Del Prete (Mazatlan)	+250
Yoel Barcenas (Mazatlan)	+300
Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union)	+400

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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.