The regular season of Major League Soccer has ended and, with it; we know the seven qualifiers of each of the conferences for the playoffs of this 2021 season. As expected, the emotions in MLS were until the final whistle of the last game; we had many surprises in terms of the classified teams and, above all, the positions they occupied.
In the Eastern Conference, we have the great surprise that very powerful teams, that throughout the season had shown that they should be comfortably in the playoffs, were eliminated on this last day of competition, DC United and Columbus Crew.
For this round of Round 1 of the MLS playoffs, we will have the match between Philadelphia Union and New York RB, which will play this Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Subaru Park, in Philadelphia.
You can follow all the betting statistics of the MLS, as well as the analysis of each of the participating teams below.
2021 MLS – Philadelphia Union vs. New York RB – Betting Odds & Free Pick – Info
When: Saturday, November 20 at 2:30 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Philadelphia Union +109 / New York RB +235
Draw Offs: +230
Where Can I Watch? ESPN / YES / DAZN
Where Can Stream? ESPN Play / YES App
Why Bet on Philadelphia Union
The Philadelphia Union finished the season as one of the best teams in the league after an excellent second half of the tournament, where they managed to add a large number of points that allowed them to finish the regular round in second place in the table, beating Nashville. Philadelphia Union finished the regular season with a record of 14 wins, 12 draws, and 8 losses and, a total of 54 points.
Philadelphia Union is coming off a draw on the last day against NYC FC with a result of 1-1.
Why Bet on New York RB
On the other hand, a team that fought to the end to be in these playoffs and that managed to leave out two great teams like DC United and Columbus Crew, New York RB, reaches these playoffs thanks to the fact that they occupied seventh place in the table of the Eastern Conference, with a record of 13 wins, 9 draws and 12 losses.
New York RB is coming off a draw that helped them to be in these playoffs against Nashville with a 0-0 result.
Final Betting Analysis: The U vs. Red Bulls
This first game of the MLS playoffs between Philadelphia Union and New York RB will be very exciting, as both teams excellently finished the regular season.
We know that, in these instances, what happened in the regular season no longer counts. That is why either team could win, but in this case, we believe that the Philadelphia Union has a better level of play.
For this match, our winner token is for Philadelphia Union.
Philadelphia Union vs. New York RB Betting Pick: Philadelphia Union
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Eduardo Perozo: Author
Eduardo Perez is a Gambyl sports betting staff writer. He is based in South America and is an expert in all things Football especially when it comes to Ecuardorian and Brazilian league soccer.
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