Philadelphia Union vs D.C. United Prediction, 5/17/2023 MLS Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Tony Sink - 5/15/2023

Game: Philadelphia Union vs D.C. United

Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Location: Subaru Park in Chester, PA

TV: Apple TV - MLS Season Pass

Odds/Point Spread: Philadelphia (-149) DC (+420)

The Union (5-2-4) will play D.C. United (4-3-5) at Subaru Park on Wednesday. The Zolos open at -149 while the Black-and-Red are at +420. The betting total is set at 2.5. The goalies who are expected to start are Andre Blake for Philadelphia and Tyler Miller for DC.

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The Union sit at 7th for expected goals having 17.3, and their expected goals against sit at 13.9. The Union have relinquished 14 goals while relinquishing 1.27 G/90, and their opponents have recorded 35 shots on target against them. The team's differential on goals is currently at 3 by means of 17 goals tallied and also 14 goals given up. They have amassed 3 clean sheets, giving them a % of 27.3% so far this season. Philadelphia has amassed 23 saves and also hold a save percentage of 68.6 this year. Philadelphia has accumulated 29 yellow cards this year as well as 2 red cards. On the campaign, this club sports an average of 1.55 pts per match (17 pts) and they also rank 7th in MLS with 11 assists.

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D.C. United has tallied 16 goals and the team's xG on the season is 12.3. This team's goals against per 90 minutes is currently at 1.33 with 28 saves, and they have 3 shut outs. On the season, the United have a save percentage of 68.2 (44 shots on target against), and also are 14th in MLS with 15 points. D.C. is 13th in the category of goals surrendered having 16, and the goal differential is coming in at 0. The United have a clean sheet percentage of 25.0% on the season as well as 28 yellow card warnings. The United are averaging 1.25 points per match while compiling 12 assists.

The man protecting the net for Philadelphia will be Andre Blake. His goals against per 90 mins is 0.14 (7 total goals allowed) and he holds a save percentage of .793. Blake (20-11-20 record in his career) has accumulated 16 clean sheets, which gives him a 31.4% clean sheet percentage. Blake has defended the goal for 4,540 minutes and has tallied 23 stops during his pro soccer career. The goalkeeper hailing from Jamaica has seen 29 shots tried at him in 51 starting assignments.

Tyler Miller will be residing in front of the goal for DC. He has surrendered 1.30 goals per 90 while he holds a record of 66-61-74. Miller has racked up 55 shutouts while defending 847 shots tried against him in 18,158 mins throughout his career. In his career, Miller has given up 262 goals and has racked up 584 stops in 201 starting assignments. He has earned a save % of .689 and his clean sheet rate is currently at 27.4%.

Daniel Gazdag is one member of the squad who can help decide the match for Philadelphia. The midfielder hailing from Hungary has 51 goals scored in 18,356 professional minutes played. Gazdag has been in the starting lineup in 210 contests in his career and he tallies 0.25 goals per 90 minutes. He has totaled 19 assists while earning 40 yellow card cautions during his career.

DC features a difference maker in Christian Benteke, who gives opposing coaches headaches. He scores 0.43 goals per 90 mins and has had a starting assignment in 308 games thus far in his career. The forward hailing from Belgium has been on the pitch for 28,492 professional minutes while scoring 135 goals. He has accumulated 21 yellow card cautions during his career and has assisted a teammate on a goal 36 times.

Who will win tonight's MLS game ATS?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Philadelphia (-149)

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