Philadelphia Union vs New York Red Bulls: Predictions, Odds and Roster Notes

Where: Talen Energy Stadium, Philadelphia, PA.

When: Saturday, June 8th at 7:30 PM EST

How (TV/Radio): TV: ESPN+ and MLS Live on DAZN, Union TV: PHL17, NY TV: MSG. Union Radio, NY Red Bulls Radio.

Team Notes

Philadelphia Union

The Union has a record of 8-4-4 (W-L-D) through their first sixteen games.

Philadelphia has scored 28 goals against the 18 they’ve allowed this year. They are in 1st place in the Eastern Conference, one point ahead of D.C. United.

The Union are 14-1 favorites to win the 2019 MLS title in November.

New York Red Bulls

The Red Bulls hold a record of 7-5-3 (W-L-D) in their fifteen 2019 matches.

New York has scored 25 goals against the 16 they have allowed. They have 24 points and stand tied for 4th place in the Eastern Conference.

New York Red Bulls have risen to 16-1 odds to win the MLS.

Goalie Notes

Philadelphia Union: Andre Blake (4-4-3, 1.36 goals allowed per game)

In Blake’s last four starts, the Union keeper has faced 17 shots on goal, allowing six of them to find the back of the net.

In Blake’s last start, against Minnesota, he saved four shots, surrendering two goals while facing seven shots on goal.

• Blake has yet to allow more than three goals in a match in 2019.
• Blake’s save percentage this season is down to a season-low of 54.1%.
• Blake has two clean sheets on the season for the Union.

New York Red Bulls: Luis Robles (6-5-3, 1.07 goals allowed per game)

In his last match against Real Salt Lake, Robles posted a clean sheet, saving all three shots on goal.

The New York keeper has faced 16 shots in his last four games, posting three clean sheets and allowing just two goals.

• In his back to back clean sheets, Robles faced just seven shots on goal.
• Robles has made 14 saves against the 16 shots on goal in his last four matches.
• Robles has four clean sheets this season for the Red Bulls.

Players to Watch

Philadelphia Union

David Accam and Kacper Przybylko share the Union lead in goals with four per player.

Ilsinho, Haris Medunjanin, and Kai Wagner all have four assists for the Union.

• Philadelphia has scored 19 goals at home this season, easily the most scored in the Eastern Conference.
• Accam, Przybylko, and Sergio Santos have three home scores for Union in 2019.
• Przybylko leads the Union with 14 shots on goal. Jamiro Monteiro also has 14 to share the team lead with the forward.

New York Red Bulls

Forward Brian White and midfielder Daniel Royer have three goals each to lead the Red Bulls in scoring this year.

Michael Amir Murillo leads New York in assists with five, while Royer is second on the team with four.

• Midfielder Sean Davis leads the team in minutes played with 1171 in 14 appearances.
• White has two road goals for the Red Bulls, to lead the team in road scoring.
• Royer has ten shots on goal in 12 appearances this season for the Red Bulls to lead the club.

Last Five Games

Philadelphia Union

• Philadelphia is 2-1-2 in their last five matches.
• Their goal differential over the five-game span is even.
• Philadelphia has scored seven goals in their last five matches.

New York Red Bulls

• New York is 4-0-1 in their last five contests.
• New York has three clean sheets over their last five games.
• The Red Bulls has netted an impressive twelve goals in their last five matchups.

Game Odds Philadelphia Union vs NY Red Bulls

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