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FC Cincinnati and Philadelphia Union will square off in a friendly on Friday (February 10) ahead of the new MLS campaign.
Pat Noonan’s men will head into the weekend looking to get one over the visitors, having suffered a 1-0 loss in last season’s playoffs quarterfinals.
Cincinnati kicked off their preparations for the new season in style, securing a hard-earned 3-2 win over Austin FC a fortnight ago. That was the first outing for Noonan’s side since October 21, when they were beaten 1-0 by Philadelphia Union in the playoff semifinals.
Cincinnati will now look to build on their victory over Austin as they eye a fourth victory in as many games across competitions.
Meanwhile, Philadelphia maintained their fine run of results in pre-season with a comfortable 2-0 victory over New England Revolution on Sunday. They're unbeaten in four friendly games, winning two, since November’s playoff final defeat against Los Angeles FC.
However, Jim Curtin’s men are winless in their last three away games, a run they will look to end this weekend.
FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- With six wins from their last nine meetings, Philadelphia boasts a superior record in the fixture.
- Cincinnati have managed just one win in this period, while the spoils have been shared twice.
- Cincinnati have lost just once in their last 13 home games across competitions, winning six, since June.
- Philadelphia head into this game unbeaten in their last four games, winning two.
FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union Prediction
With October’s playoff defeat still lingering in the air, Cincinnati will set out to get one over Philadelphia. While Curtin’s men have struggled away from home, they should cancel out the hosts’ efforts and settle for a share of the spoils.
Prediction: Cincinnati 1-1 Philadelphia
FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No (There have been fewer than three goals scored in four of their last five meetings.)
Tip 3: More than 4.5 cards - No (There have also been fewer than five bookings in five of their last seven clashes.)
