Minnesota United vs. Philadelphia Union Prediction, Preview and Odds - 10/20/21

The Philadelphia Union will be trying to move into second place in the Eastern Conference standings when they face Minnesota United on Wednesday night. The Union are coming off a 2-2 draw with Montreal. United is coming off a 1-0 win over Austin.

Philadelphia is 2-1-0 in three games against Minnesota.

United Going For Second Consecutive Win

Minnesota bounced back from their loss to Colorado with a win over Austin in their last game. They will try to keep the momentum going with a win over Philadelphia, which will give them their second win in a row and third win in their last four home games.

Minnesota isn’t very good offensively, scoring 32 goals in 29 games. They scored a goal in their last game, with three of their 12 shots on target.

Franco Fragapane scored the lone goal for United, while Hassani Dotson picked up an assist.

Minnesota has done a better job defensively, giving up 35 goals so far. They didn’t give up a goal in their last game and will need another solid defensive performance if they want to get the win.

Union Trying To Extend Unbeaten Run To Seven Games

The Union have played well over the past month and come into this game on a six-game unbeaten streak. They will try to keep the momentum going with a win over United, which will give them their third win in their last four games.

Philadelphia has played well offensively, scoring 40 goals in 29 games. They scored two goals in their last game, with two of their four shots on target.

Kai Wagner scored the lone goal for Philadelphia, while Montreal’s James Pantemis scored an own goal.

Philadelphia is one of the best defensive teams in the league, giving up 29 goals so far. They gave up two goals in their last game and will need to do a better job if they want to win this game.

Side: Minnesota United +105

The Union have the better record and they’re playing very well at the moment, but Minnesota is also playing well with their sights set on clinching a playoff spot. United has been on a roll defensively and didn’t give up a goal in three of their last four home games, so expect them to keep Philadelphia’s offense in check and pick up the win.

Total: Under 2.5

Minnesota is averaging 1.1 goals per game and 1.28 goals per game at home. They averaged 1.33 goals per game in their last three games against Philadelphia. With Philadelphia giving up one goal per game, United will be held under their average in this game. Philadelphia is averaging 1.37 goals per game and 1.28 goals per game on the road. With Minnesota giving up 1.2 goals per game, the Union won’t score enough goals to push the score over the total.