FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union odds, picks and predictions

FC Cincinnati (4 wins, 0 losses, 2 draws) battle the Philadelphia Union (2-3-1) Saturday. Kickoff from TQL Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

The Union took down FC Cincinnati 1-0 in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the 2022 MLS playoffs on the way to losing the MLS Cup. Expectations were high again in 2023 for the East's top seed after such a strong season.

However, despite most of their key starters returning, it has been a struggle early on. F/M Daniel Gazdag, who had 22 goals last season, has 2 through 5 games. Philadelphia is 0-2-1 through its last 3 games and is 0-2-0 on the road is currently 8th in the conference.

FC Cincinnati is 3-0-0 at home this season, having outscored the opposition 4-1 at TQL Stadium. FCC is coming off a 1-0 win over Inter Miami last Saturday. Cinci is led in scoring by M Junior Moreno and F Sergio Santos, both of whom have scored twice.