By Braden Chalker
Philadelphia Union are all set to play host to fellow Eastern Conference side NYCFC at Subaru Park Wednesday night.
The Union started their 2024 season off in impressive fashion with three draws and three wins from their first six league matches. Since then, however, Jim Curtin's side haven't been able to buy a win with two draws and three defeats that has seen them slump to ninth place in the East with 14 points from 11 matches played.
It's been almost the exact opposite on the other side of the matchup for NYCFC. Nick Cushing's team began their season with three losses on the bounce before partially righting the ship with just two defeats in their last nine matches played that includes wins against New England Revolution, Charlotte FC, Toronto FC and DC United.
Here's 90min's guide to Philadelphia Union vs NYCFC.
What time does Philadelphia Union vs NYCFC kick-off?
- Location: Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
- Stadium: Subaru Park
- Date: Wednesday 15 May (United States) / Thursday 16 May (United Kingdom)
- Kick-off Time: 19:30 ET / 16:30 PT / 00:30 BST (Sunday)
Philadelphia Union vs NYCFC H2H record (Last Five Games)
- Philadelphia Union: 5 wins
- NYCFC: 0 wins
- Draws: 0
- Last meeting: Philadelphia Union 2-1 NYCFC (15 July 2023) - MLS
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Philadelphia Union team news
Philadelphia only have two main injury concerns in their camp, with first-choice goalkeeper Andre Blake out with a knee injury until mid-June and Olivier Mbaizo recovering from a calf injury to be ready to return later this month.
Philadelphia Union predicted lineup vs NYCFC ( 4-1-2-1-2 )
Philadelphia Union predicted lineup vs NYCFC ( 4-1-2-1-2 ): Semmle; Harriel, Glesnes, Lowe, Wagner; Martinez; McGlynn, Bueno; Gazdag; Uhre, Carranza.
NYCFC team news
NYCFC boss Cushing will be delighted with no fresh injuries in his camp.
NYCFC predicted lineup vs Philadelphia Union ( 4-2-3-1 )
NYCFC predicted lineup vs Philadelphia Union ( 4-2-3-1 ): Freese; Ilenic, Martins, Risa, O'Toole; Parks, Sands; Fernandez, Rodriguez, Ojeda; Bakrar.
Philadelphia Union vs NYCFC score prediction
As both teams will face a quick turnaround after their respective matches at the weekend, there's a chance that both sides may play within themselves after such a short recovery time.
While the Union could grab a late goal to claim all three points, a draw seems most likely given both teams' position in the Eastern Conference table and their similar rosters.
Prediction: Philadelphia Union 1-1 NYCFC
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