Hiram Moreno
We’re nearing the end of the MLS season, and the United States is getting ready to throw a big party in these MLS Cup semifinals. One of the matches to be played is Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC,which will determine who gets one of the tickets to the postseason finals.
JefeBet has been your source of information about the MLS throughout the season, and today we also offer you the best predictions and analyses for the competition’s remaining games, including the upcoming finals.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC MLS Cup Semifinal on October 30, 2022
- Where: Subaru Park, Chester, Pennsylvania.
- When: Sunday, October 30, 2022, 8:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Philadelphia Union (-115) / Tie (+270) / New York City FC (+290)
- Asian Handicap: Philadelphia Union (AH -0.5, -114) / New York City FC (AH +0.5, -105)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-113) / Under (-109)
- Both teams score: Yes (-129) / No (-103).
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Betting on Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union was the best team in the Eastern Conference during the regular stage, finishing in first place with a record of 19 wins, ten draws and only five losses, and they’ll certainly be hoping to maintain that level in this final stage of the season.
The team managed to overcome Cincinnati in their quarterfinal clash by a narrow 1-0 score, the second consecutive game in which Philadelphia hasn’t allowed any goals, something that is not surprising since their 26 goals allowed throughout the season make them the best defensive team in all of MLS.
Absences: There are no absences in the Philadelphia Union roster.
Possible lineup (4-3-1-2): Andre Blake; Olivier Mbaizo, Jakob Glesnes, Jack Elliot, Kai Wagner; Jack McGlynn, José Andrés Martínez, Leon Flach; Dániel Gazdag; Julián Carranza, Michael Uhre.
Betting on New York City FC
New York City FC, reigning MLS champions, secured their spot in this postseason to defend their crown with a run of three consecutive wins and finished the regular season in a pretty good third place, with a total of 16 wins, seven draws and eleven losses.
Their road to this semifinal hasn’t been easy, as they had to play one more game than their opponents; still, they passed both tests without major concerns, beating Inter Miami 3-0 and CF Montreal 1-3, and will head into this match with an excellent offensive level, which will serve to test their opponent’s defense.
Absences: There are no absences in the New York City FC roster.
Possible lineup (4-2-3-1): Sean Johnson, Anton Tinnerholm, Thiago Martins, Maxime Chanot, Alexander Callens, Nicolás Acevedo, Maxi Moralez, Gabriel Pereira, Santiago Rodríguez, Kevin O’Toole; Héber.
JefeBet Prediction
Philadelphia Union defeated New York City FC in both of their 2022 matchups, but they should underestimate the New York team, since they are on fire and found their best level when it was most needed.
However, will this be enough to overcome the home side? Philadelphia hasn’t lost a single home game in this entire calendar year, and won the last ten official matches it played at home, scoring two or more goals in all but one of them.
This, combined with New York’s current good form, gives us confidence that this match will be one of many emotions, with big numbers in the scoreboard when the final whistle sounds.
Prediction: Over (PHI 3 – NYC 1)
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