FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union odds, picks and predictions
FC Cincinnati welcomes the Philadelphia Union to TQL Stadium for the 2nd game of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET Saturday (Apple TV). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.
Cincinnati finished atop the Eastern Conference and will have all home games if it continues to advance. It beat the Red Bulls 3-0 at home and in penalties 1-1 (8-7) on the road. FCC finished 13-2-2 at home this season and scored 57 goals (1.68 per game) and allowed 39 (1.15 per game) during all 34 matches. F Luciano Acosta led the way with 17 goals and 10 assists through 32 matches.
Philadelphia was 5-4-8 on the road during the regular season. It scored 57 goals (1.68 per game) and allowed 41 (1.21 per game). Philadelphia beat the New England Revolution in back-to-back matches to advance to the 2nd round, ending up 4-1 through both games. F Daniel Gazdag has been a staple for the team and scored 14 goals through 32 matches.
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FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 2:04 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: FC Cincinnati -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Philadelphia Union +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Draw +275 (bet $100 to win $270)
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -140 | U: +100)
FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union picks and predictions
Prediction
Philadelphia Union 2, FC Cincinnati 2 (Union advance in penalties)
Moneyline (ML)
LEAN PHILADELPHIA UNION "TO QUALIFY" (+155).
The Union looked better against the Revs than Cincinnati did New York. FCC played two gritty games and will be without starting D Matt Miazga which will mean their backline will take a huge hit.
The Union have the pace and patience to be able to find those holes with Miazga out. They sent Cincinnati home last season in the playoffs and have a similar roster. The Union have won or drawn 10 of their last 11 games.
They have a style of play that bodes well against Cincinnati, and without Miazga, FCC's backline could be in big trouble. Take PHILADELPHIA UNION "TO QUALIFY" (+155).
Over/Under (O/U)
BET OVER 2.5 (-140).
FC Cincinnati has 1 of the best offenses in the MLS and will be without a key defender which should open the passing opportunities for Philadelphia to break through.
FCC has scored in 9 straight games and has scored 2 or more in 4 of their last 7. They have allowed 2 or more goals in 3 of their last 6. The Union have gone Over this total in 3 of their last 5.
Take OVER 2.5 (-145).
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