Two teams in need of a win in the Eastern Conference will face off this weekend in Matchday 8 of the MLS as New York City FC hosts Philadelphia Union.
NYC FC is coming off a 2-1 home loss to Minnesota United and is currently experiencing a mini-slump with poor results.
A similar situation for Philadelphia Union, who recently drew 0-0 at home against Orlando City and are falling further behind in the race for the top.
NYC FC vs. Philadelphia Union Betting Odds and Info
| NYC FC 2.33 | Philadelphia 2.75 | Draw Offs: 3.88 |
| When? | Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 pm ET, 6:30 pm CST, 5:30 pm MT, and 4:30 pm PT |
| Where? | Citi Field |
| Where Can I Watch It? | Apple TV and Fox |
Why Bet on NYC FC?
It hasn’t been a good tournament for New York City FC. With eight points, they sit 11th in the Eastern Conference after two wins, two draws, and three losses, scoring 10 goals and conceding 11.
They had a brief favorable stretch with back-to-back wins, but after that, they drew 0-0 with Columbus Crew and lost their last two matches—4-3 against Atlanta and 1-2 to Minnesota, the latter at home.
Costa Rican forward Alonso Martínez is having a solid season, scoring four goals in six matches. Although, he just saw his streak of three consecutive games with a goal come to an end. Last year, he scored 17 goals and hopes to surpass that mark.
Undoubtedly, the departure of Santiago Rodríguez to Botafogo was unexpected and difficult to compensate for. The Uruguayan was the team’s star, and no replacement has been brought in. This has hurt the squad, especially considering that Maxi Moralez is now 38 years old and not in the same physical shape he once was.
Why Bet on Philadelphia Union?
It’s not the best moment for Philadelphia Union. After a strong start with three consecutive wins and four victories in their first five games, they’ve now suffered a loss and a draw. They went from leading the Eastern Conference of the MLS to sitting in third place with 13 points, two behind Columbus Crew.
They’re still near the top of the table, but recent results haven’t gone their way—first losing 2-1 to Inter Miami and then drawing 0-0 at home against Orlando City, marking their first scoreless match of the season.
They’ve scored 13 goals, one of the best tallies in the league, and Tai Baribo is the top scorer in the league with six goals. However, the Israeli striker netted all six in his first three games and has now gone three straight matches without scoring.
Defender Kai Wagner has also stood out offensively, providing four assists in five games, although he’s missed the last two due to injury. Hungarian midfielder Dániel Gazdag remains a key player to watch.
Final Betting Analysis: NYC FC vs. Philadelphia Union
We have a clash between two teams in need, although the home side is the one most desperate for a win. It’s been a slight dip for Philadelphia Union, but we believe they have the stronger squad to turn things around and secure the victory this Saturday.
The numbers at Gambyl Exchange favor New York City FC, with a Moneyline of 2.33, while Philadelphia Union stands at 2.75, and a draw is at 3.88.
The last time they faced each other was on September 18, 2024, at this same stadium, and Philadelphia won 1-5. The previous two matches have ended in away victories, and Union has won six of the last seven meetings, losing just once. They haven’t drawn since 2021.
We expect Philadelphia Union to win 3-0.
Go for a win for Philadelphia Union. If you bet $100 at 2.75, you will gain $175 for a total payout of $275.
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