The Philadelphia Union welcome FC Cincinnati to Subaru Park Thursday for an Eastern Conference semifinal match. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Philadelphia Union vs. FC Cincinnati'odds, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
The Union were the lone team in the East to get a 1st-round bye, barely edging out 2nd-seeded CF Montreal. The Union’s strength is in their defense, allowing a league-low 26 goals (next closest was 37).
Philadelphia was led in scoring by M Daniel Gazdag'with 22 on the season. The Union won a remarkable 6 of their last 8 matches. Another key strength for the Union is GK Andre Blake. He had 15 clean sheets this season.
FC Cincinnati, on the other hand, took down the No. 4-seeded New York Red Bulls to get their spot in the conference semis. The Red Bulls’ home-field advantage was non-existent. Subaru Park should bring the energy.