Docs Website

53 Years Strong! A Trusted Leader In Sports Picks, Best Bets and Predictions Since 1971.

Main Menu
Free Picks » Soccer Picks » New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union Prediction, 3/19/2022 MLS Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union Prediction, 3/19/2022 MLS Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Guy Bruhn - 3/16/2022

soccer picks Valentin Castellanos New York City FC predictions best bet odds

Game: New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union

Date: Saturday, March 19, 2022

Location: Yankee Stadium in Bronx, NY

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: New York City (-156) Philadelphia (+340)

Maximiliano Moralez and New York City FC (1-1-1, 7th in Eastern Conference) host the Philadelphia Union (2-1-0, 2nd in Eastern Conference) at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. The starting goalkeepers are Sean Johnson for New York City FC and Andre Blake for the Philadelphia Union. The moneyline on this game has New York City FC coming in at -156 and the Zolos are at +340. The over/under has been set at 2.5.

New York City faced Montreal in their last matchup and earned the victory with a final of 4-1. When discussing the passing game, they finished with a 81.3% received passes rate by connecting on 405 of the 498 passing attempts in their last game. NYCFC tried 20 dribbles in this matchup and were able to convert 13 of the tries for a rate of 65.0%.

Get all of our Soccer Betting Picks

In terms of shooting accuracy, New York City ended this match at a 53.8% rate by putting 7 shots on target out of 13 total shots. New York City has an average of 1.33 goals per 90 min (4 goals in total) and have accounted for 2 assists in all matches this season.

Maximiliano Moralez is a guy who should be able to impact this match for New York City FC. He has totaled 68 assists while tallying 41 yellow cards so far in his career. Moralez has been given a starting assignment in 270 contests in his career and accounts for 0.18 goals per 90 minutes. The forward from Argentina has racked up 48 goals scored in 23,575 mins.

Free Picks

Another player who could decide the outcome is Valentin Castellanos, the forward who represents Argentina. Castellanos has been on the pitch for 8,179 minutes during 92 career starts and has been given a total of 33 yellow cards. He has assisted on a goal 16 times during his soccer career while he has scored 40 total goals. He scores 0.44 goals per 90 mins during his pro soccer career.

The man who is expected to protect the net for New York City FC will be Sean Johnson. Johnson (126-94-104 mark in his professional soccer career) has recorded 77 clean sheets, which has earned him a 23.8% clean sheet percentage. The goalie born in the United States has seen 1,403 shots tried at him in 324 career starting assignments. His goals against per 90 mins is 1.31 (423 goals allowed) and he holds a save % of 71.1. Johnson has defended the goal for a total of 29,136 mins and has 994 stops so far in his pro soccer career.

In their last game, Philadelphia earned three points by winning 2-0 against San Jose. The Zolos ended the game with a 42.9% successful dribble percentage by completing 6 of the 14 dribbles they attempted. They finished the match by completing 155 of the 245 attempted passes for a percentage of 63.3%. Philadelphia had 4 shots on target out of their 11 shots attempted which had them sitting at a 36.4% rate in their last outing. With 5 goals and 3 assists for all their matches, Philadelphia averages 1.67 goals and 1.00 assist per 90 minutes.

Sergio Santos will be someone to watch for Philadelphia Union. He averages 0.45 goals per 90 minutes and has been in the starting lineup in 84 matches in his career. The forward born in Brazil has accumulated 7,590 mins while scoring 38 goals. He has accumulated 22 yellow cards so far in his pro soccer career and has assisted on a goal 7 times. Be sure to watch out for Alejandro Bedoya, the forward representing the United States. Bedoya has been given 70 yellow card warnings in 27,040 minutes played (298 career starting assignments). His goals per 90 average in his career is 0.14. He has scored 43 goals during his pro soccer career while helping a teammate on a goal 33 different times.

Andre Blake will be residing in front of the goal for Philadelphia Union. Blake has earned 52 shutouts and defended 754 shots against him in 15,623 mins throughout his career. He has a save % of 71.8 and his clean sheet rate sits at 29.9%. He has given up 1.32 goals per 90 while he holds a record of 73-41-60. So far in his career, Blake has conceded 230 goals and has totaled 541 saves in 174 starting assignments.

Who will win tonight's MLS game ATS?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Philadelphia (+340)

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here

Get all of Today's Free Soccer Picks

Get all of Today's Expert Soccer Picks

Most Recent Soccer Picks

One E-mail A Week Is All You Need!
Our weekly newsletter is loaded with exclusive free picks,insight and advice from our expert handicappers