Bitesize Prediction: Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union – 7/8/22

Competition: MLS

Market: Philadelphia Union Victory

Rating: 7/5 @

Hoping to expand their headroom at the top of the Eastern Conference table this weekend, Philadelphia will travel to Cincinnati in the early hours of Sunday.

Starting with the hosts, last seen playing what was a remarkable 4-4 draw at Inter Miami last weekend, Cincinnati has truly become a stalemate specialist. On what has become a stunning run of form, head coach Pat Noonan has seen his side settle for just one point in six of their last seven outings. Likewise, now slipping out of the final series berths and facing what could be an uphill struggle this year, the Ohio-based team has recorded just one win out of one of its 11 previous matchups in all formats. Knowing they could face a stern test when Eastern Conference leaders arrive at TQL Stadium this weekend, Cincinnati holds an ominous winless record against Sunday's guests. It's worth pointing out that Noonan's men haven't won any of their seven MLS encounters against Union.

When it comes to the visitors, who put on a stunning display last weekend as they cruised to a 6-0 home game against Houston, Philadelphia is in the midst of a veritable purple stain. Soaring to the top of the Eastern Conference table and holding a three-point buffer on the chasing pack, Jim Curtin's team will be looking to establish another scorer here. In fact, on a run marked by a 7-0 win over DC United last month, Union have won each of their last five outings. Likewise, having suffered just one defeat since May 10, Sunday's guests continued to impress with their performances in the final third. Watching attacking talisman Mikael Uhre rack up five goals in as many MLS appearances, we're backing an away win for Philadelphia here.

Bet: Philadelphia Union 7/5 to beat Cincinnati in Sunday's MLS match @