Philadelphia Union vs New England Revolution Prediction, 9/3/2021 MLS Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Guy Bruhn - 8/31/2021

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Game: Philadelphia Union vs New England Revolution

Date: Friday, September 3, 2021

Location: Subaru Park in Chester, PA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Philadelphia (+122) New England (+216)

Gustavo Bou and the New England Revolution (15-4-4, 1st in Eastern Conference) head to Subaru Park on Friday where they'll take on the Philadelphia Union (8-8-6, 5th in Eastern Conference). The goalies protecting the net are Matt Freese for the Philadelphia Union and Brad Knighton for the New England Revolution. The Revolution are priced at +216 while the Zolos are at +122. The total has been set at 3.

Philadelphia took the field against D.C. in their most recent game and went home with a loss by a final score of 3-1. In regard to passing, they ended the game with a 76.4% passes received percentage by connecting on 308 out of their 403 pass targets in their last game. The Zolos attempted 17 dribbles in this match and were able to convert 13 of the dribbles for a percentage of 76.5%.

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Regarding shot accuracy, Philadelphia finished the game at a 20.0% rate by landing 2 SoT out of 10 shots. Philadelphia averages 1.18 goals per 90 min (26 total goals) and have 20 assists in all matches for the season.

Sergio Santos is a player who should be able to impact this game for the Philadelphia Union. Santos has been a starter in 78 matches thus far in his career and has 0.46 G/90. The forward who is from Brazil has earned 36 goals in 7,107 minutes played. He has totaled 6 assists while earning 20 yellow cards in his career.

Someone else who should impact this game is Kacper Przybylko, the forward who represents Germany. Przybylko has been on the pitch for 12,289 minutes in 132 starts and has been given a total of 11 yellow card cautions. He has helped a teammate on a goal 20 times during his pro soccer career while scoring 52 total goals. He sports an average of 0.38 goals per 90 minutes during his soccer career.

The guy who will defend the goal for Philadelphia Union will be Matt Freese. Freese has seen the pitch for 2,068 mins and has accumulated 77 saves so far in his career. His goals allowed per 90 mins is 1.87 (43 goals allowed) and he has earned a save % of 65.5. The goalie born in the United States has faced 116 shots tried at him in 24 starts. Freese (6-7-11 record during his soccer career) has tallied 6 clean sheets, which has him sitting with a 25.0% clean sheet rate.

For their last outing, New England took a loss by a final score of 2-0 against New York City. The Revolution finished the match with a 50.0% successful dribble rate by connecting on 7 of the 14 dribbles they attempted. They finished the match by converting 368 out of their 436 pass attempts for a rate of 84.4%. New England connected on 1 shot on target out of the team's 12 shots attempted which gave them a 8.3% clip in their last match. With a total of 43 goals and 32 assists in all their games, New England has an average of 1.87 goals and 1.39 assists per 90 min.

Gustavo Bou should provide a spark for New England Revolution. The forward born in Argentina has earned 13,464 minutes while scoring 77 goals. He has collected 18 yellow card warnings during his pro soccer career and has assisted a teammate on a goal 27 times. He currently averages 0.51 goals per 90 minutes and has been a starter in 149 contests in his career. You should also keep an eye on Carles Gil, the forward representing Spain. He has tallied 21 goals during his career while assisting on a goal 33 times. Gil has been handed a total of 21 yellow card cautions in 14,445 mins (164 starting assignments). His G/90 average so far in his pro soccer career is 0.13.

Brad Knighton is expected to look after the goal for New England Revolution. So far in his pro soccer career, Knighton has given up 160 goals and has racked up 376 stops in 116 starting assignments. He has conceded 1.38 goals per 90 minutes while holding a record of 49-27-40. He is the owner of a save percentage of 72.1 and his clean sheet rate is currently at 20.7%. Knighton has 24 clean sheets while defending 526 shots against him in 10,450 mins in his career.

Who will win tonight's MLS game ATS?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take New England (+216)

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