D.C. United vs Philadelphia Union Prediction, 5/4/2024 MLS Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Josh Schonwald - 5/3/2024

Game: D.C. United vs Philadelphia Union

Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024

Location: Audi Field in Washington, D.C.

TV: AppleTV

The Union (3-4-0) are headed to Audi Field on Saturday where they will compete against D.C (2-4-3). The expected starting goalkeepers are Alex Bono for DC and Andre Blake for Philadelphia.

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The United rank 4th when it comes to expected goals with 16.6, and the team's expected goals against are sitting at 13.8. The United have given up 14 goals while conceding 1.56 G/90, and opposing teams have tallied 44 shots on target against them. This team's goal differential is currently at -2 by 12 goals scored in addition to 14 goals relinquished. They have accounted for 2 clean sheets, which gives them a percentage of 22.2% the season. D.C. United has earned 30 saves and they have a SV percentage of 70.5 so far this season. DC has recorded 30 yellow cards on the campaign in addition to 1 red card. This season, the club is sitting with an average of 1.11 pts/match (10 points) and also have a rank of 12th in the league with 9 assists.

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The Union sport an average of 1.86 points per contest while accumulating 9 assists. The Union have amassed a CS% of 14.3% this year and also 20 yellow cards. Philadelphia is 5th for goals against with 9, and the team's goal differential is coming in at 5. This year, the Union have a save percentage of 74.3 (35 SoT against), and also have a rank of 10th in soccer with 13 pts. Their goals against/90 minutes is currently at 1.29 in addition to 26 saves, and they have compiled 1 clean sheet. Philadelphia has totaled 14 goals and the team's goals expected the year is at 12.0.

The man protecting the net for DC will be Alex Bono. Bono has been on the pitch a total of 14,982 minutes and has tallied 532 saves thus far in his career. His goals allowed per 90 mins is 1.52 (253 total goals allowed) and he holds a save percentage of 70.5. The goalie hailing from the United States has seen 783 shots tried at him in 164 starting assignments. Bono (66-43-56 record in his career) has tallied 35 clean sheets, which leaves him with a 21.3% clean sheet rate.

Andre Blake will be residing in front of the net for Philadelphia. Blake has recorded 73 shutouts and has seen 997 shots against him in 21,087 mins throughout his career. He has earned a save percentage of 73.9 and his clean sheet rate is 30.8%. He has allowed 1.22 goals per 90 while earning a mark of 104-61-72. In his career, Blake has allowed 286 goals while tallying 712 saves in 237 starting assignments.

Christian Benteke is one footballer who has a chance to score for DC. The forward from Belgium has totaled 152 goals scored in 31,010 mins played. Benteke has been in the starting lineup in 336 outings thus far in his career and scores 0.44 goals per 90 minutes. He has accounted for 40 assists while tallying 20 yellow cards during his career.

Philadelphia is being led onto the pitch by Julian Carranza, who is a thorn in the side of defenses. The forward hailing from Argentina has earned 9,292 mins and has earned 45 goals. He is averaging 0.44 goals per 90 minutes and has been in the starting lineup in 99 matches thus far in his career. He has totaled 5 yellow card warnings thus far in his career and has assisted on a goal 12 times.

Who will win tonight's soccer game against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take DC

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