TQL Stadium will host the upcoming Leagues Cup showdown between Cincinnati and Philadelphia Union. These two Major League Soccer clubs are no strangers. They’ve faced each other numerous times before. However, who’s going to win the match at TQL Stadium this week? You’ll find out thanks to our Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union betting tips.
Contents
- 1 Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union prediction: Philly to show their rivals who’s boss
- 2 Last five H2Hs: FC Cincinnati will do it again
- 3 Cincinnati team news and form: No Acosta = troubles for Cincinnati
- 4 Philadelphia Union team news and form: Tai Baribo with sneaky goalscoring
- 5 Player to watch: Luciano Acosta
Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union prediction: Philly to show their rivals who’s boss
Key Stats
- Daniel Gazdag scored a total of 14 goals in Major League Soccer this season.
- We had BTTS in the previous official Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union head-to-head.
- Coach Pat Noonan has a great 4-2-1 record against Philadelphia Union.
Correct score prediction: Cincinnati 3-1 Philadelphia Union
One of the last six games between the two teams resulted in a 3-1 Cincinnati win. What’s interesting about it is that it was once again held at TQL Stadium. That being said, we just don’t trust Philly to get anything out of this match. We believe our Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union prediction has a great chance of success.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Gazdag can’t do it alone
- HOME: -117 – 53.1%
- DRAW: +255 – 27.9%
- AWAY: +325 – 19.0%
*These Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union odds are subject to change
Daniel Gazdag to score anytime is priced at +133, giving our top Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union prediction a decent 42.92% chance of success. Cincinnati, understandably, are the bookies’ expected winners, with odds priced at -117. Coach Noonan’s players have a staggering 53.1% win probability before the kick-off at TQL Stadium.
Last five H2Hs: FC Cincinnati will do it again
If the past is any indication, coach Noonan’s players should defeat their rivals this week. Check out the following Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union statistics.
USA MLS 20/06/24
FC Cincinnati
Philadelphia Union
World Club Friendlies 09/02/24
FC Cincinnati
Philadelphia Union
USA MLS 26/11/23
FC Cincinnati
Philadelphia Union
USA MLS 17/09/23
Philadelphia Union
FC Cincinnati
USA MLS 09/04/23
FC Cincinnati
Philadelphia Union
Cincinnati team news and form: No Acosta = troubles for Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati were in a bit of a pickle last week when they had to face Liga MX’s Santos Laguna. Laguneros scored an early 5th-minute opener at TQL Stadium and FC Cincinnati had issues securing a win without Luciano Acosta among the starters.
Predicted lineup: Celentano (GK), Awaziem, Robinson, Murphy, Asad, Bucha, Nwobodo, Yedlin, Acosta, Orellano & Kubo
USA MLS 31/08/24
W
CF Montreal
1
FC Cincinnati
4
USA MLS 24/08/24
L
Inter Miami CF
2
FC Cincinnati
0
Leagues Cup 13/08/24
L
Philadelphia Union
4
FC Cincinnati
2
Leagues Cup 09/08/24
W
Santos Laguna
1 (5)
FC Cincinnati
1 (6)
Leagues Cup 06/08/24
W
New York City FC
2
FC Cincinnati
4
Philadelphia Union team news and form: Tai Baribo with sneaky goalscoring
Philadelphia beat CF Montreal 2-0 at Subaru Park last week, with Baribo scoring both goals in added time in each half of the game. We are convinced coach Jim Curtin will want more of the same from his striker in the game against Cincinnati as well.
Predicted lineup: Blake (GK), Harriel, Glesnes, Elliott, Wagner, Martinez, Flach, Sullivan, Gazdag, Baribo & Adeniran
USA MLS 31/08/24
W
New York Red Bulls
0
Philadelphia Union
2
USA MLS 28/08/24
L
Columbus Crew
1
Philadelphia Union
0
Leagues Cup 25/08/24
L
Colorado Rapids
2 (3)
Philadelphia Union
2 (1)
Leagues Cup 21/08/24
L
Columbus Crew
3
Philadelphia Union
1
Leagues Cup 17/08/24
W
Mazatlan FC
1 (3)
Philadelphia Union
1 (4)
Player to watch: Luciano Acosta
As we mentioned in our Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union prediction already, Acosta wasn’t among the starters for his team in the game against Santos Laguna. However, FC Cincinnati’s #10 did make an appearance in the second half. We trust coach Noonan will do the right thing and put him among the starters against Philly.
Second player to watch: Luca Orellano
After Santos Laguna scored the opener in the 5th minute of the game at TQL Stadium, Orellano did beautifully to score an equalizer six minutes later. Surely, his stature as a starter for Cincinnati is secured.
