Orlando City vs Philadelphia Union predictions for this MLS clash on Friday at Exploria Stadium. This is a big game in the Eastern Conference of the MLS, as both Orlando and Philadelphia are looking for the three points to get closer to the leaders, the New England Revolution. Who will take all three points? Read on for our free predictions and betting tips.
Orlando City
Orlando is currently in third place in the Eastern Conference, having played one more game than two teams above them, Philadelphia and New England Revolution.
Orlando is the second-highest scoring team, with 21 goals in 13 games, and the second-strongest team defensively, having conceded 13 goals in 13 games.
In the last match between the two teams, which was a friendly in March, Orlando won 3-1.
Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia come into this match in second place after an inconsistent run in which the team have struggled to win games, although they took the pressure off in their last match with a 2-1 win over DC United.
Philadelphia are the fourth best visitors in their conference, although it is true that they have now gone four games without a win on the road, with three draws and one defeat.
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Orlando City vs Philadelphia Union Predictions
Despite being at the top of the standings, neither team is in the best of form at the moment – Orlando has three straight games without a win, with a draw and two losses, and Philadelphia has four straight away games without a win. In a game in which we see two teams so evenly matched in many aspects, we think this game could end in a draw.