Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 September

Philadelphia Union

D D D W D

4th place in USA Major League Soccer

2-2

16/09/2023 19:30

FC Cincinnati

D W W L W

1st place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati on 16 September 2023 (kick-off: 19:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati preview before placing your bet.

Philadelphia Union will face FC Cincinnati in USA Major League Soccer on September 16, 2023 at 19:30.
Philadelphia Union are currently 4th with 55 points after 34 matches.
FC Cincinnati sit 1st with 69 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.70.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

19:30

2023-09-16

Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati - Prediction & Odds

Philadelphia Union

FC Cincinnati

2023-09-16 19:30

STANDINGS UP TO 16/09/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Cincinnati	69	34	20	9	5	57	39	18
02 Orlando City	63	34	18	9	7	55	39	16
03 Columbus Crew	57	34	16	9	9	67	46	21
04 Philadelphia Union	55	34	15	10	9	57	41	16
05 New England Revolution	55	34	15	10	9	58	46	12
06 Atlanta United	51	34	13	12	9	66	53	13
07 Nashville	49	34	13	10	11	39	32	7
08 New York Red Bulls	43	34	11	10	13	36	39	-3
09 Charlotte FC	43	34	10	13	11	45	52	-7
10 New York City FC	41	34	9	14	11	35	39	-4
11 Montreal Impact	41	34	12	5	17	36	52	-16
12 DC United	40	34	10	10	14	45	49	-4
13 Chicago Fire	40	34	10	10	14	39	51	-12
14 Inter Miami CF	34	34	9	7	18	41	54	-13
15 Toronto FC	22	34	4	10	20	26	59	-33
01 St. Louis City	56	34	17	5	12	62	45	17
02 Seattle Sounders	53	34	14	11	9	41	32	9
03 Los Angeles FC	52	34	14	10	10	54	39	15
04 Houston Dynamo	51	34	14	9	11	51	38	13
05 Real Salt Lake	50	34	14	8	12	48	50	-2
06 Vancouver Whitecaps	48	34	12	12	10	55	48	7
07 FC Dallas	46	34	11	13	10	41	37	4
08 FC Kansas City	44	34	12	8	14	48	51	-3
09 San Jose Earthquakes	44	34	10	14	10	39	43	-4
10 Portland Timbers	43	34	11	10	13	46	58	-12
11 Minnesota United FC	41	34	10	11	13	46	51	-5
12 Austin FC	39	34	10	9	15	49	55	-6
13 Los Angeles Galaxy	36	34	8	12	14	51	67	-16
14 Colorado Rapids	27	34	5	12	17	26	54	-28

Head To Head

08/04/2023 19:30

FC Cincinnati

1 - 0

Philadelphia Union

MLS

10/02/2023 13:00

FC Cincinnati

1 - 3

Philadelphia Union

INT CF

20/10/2022 20:05

Philadelphia Union

1 - 0

FC Cincinnati

MLS

06/08/2022 19:30

FC Cincinnati

3 - 1

Philadelphia Union

MLS

18/06/2022 19:30

Philadelphia Union

1 - 1

FC Cincinnati

MLS

31/10/2021 19:30

Philadelphia Union

2 - 0

FC Cincinnati

MLS

FC Cincinnati

67%

Draw

17%

Philadelphia Union

17%

Philadelphia Union Last 6 matches

03/09/2023 19:55

Philadelphia Union 4 - 1 New York Red Bulls

MLS

30/08/2023 19:30

Toronto FC 3 - 1 Philadelphia Union

MLS

26/08/2023 19:30

DC United 1 - 3 Philadelphia Union

MLS

19/08/2023 18:10

Philadelphia Union 3 - 0 Monterrey

NCAL Cup

15/08/2023 19:10

Philadelphia Union 1 - 4 Inter Miami CF

NCAL Cup

11/08/2023 21:10

Philadelphia Union 2 - 1 Queretaro FC

NCAL Cup

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches FC Cincinnati

02/09/2023 19:30

FC Cincinnati 0 - 1 Orlando City

MLS

30/08/2023 19:30

Atlanta United 1 - 2 FC Cincinnati

MLS

26/08/2023 19:30

FC Cincinnati 3 - 0 New York City FC

MLS

23/08/2023 19:00

FC Cincinnati 2 - 2 Inter Miami CF

USA CUP

20/08/2023 19:40

Columbus Crew 3 - 0 FC Cincinnati

MLS

04/08/2023 20:00

FC Cincinnati 1 - 1 Nashville

NCAL Cup

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Major League Socce...

Played games

Philadelphia Union

FC Cincinnati

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.65

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.16

Scored

Avg. per game

1.68

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.11

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 37 matches

YesNo

29 (78%)8 (22%)

In last 37 matches

NoYes

34 (89%)4 (11%)

Philadelphia Union

Recent matches

FC Cincinnati

Under /Over

(73%)27 10(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(74%)28 10(26%)

Under /Over

(46%)17 20(54%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

Under /Over

(38%)14 23(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

/Yes

(59%)22 15(41%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(55%)21 17(45%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Philadelphia Union

FC Cincinnati

Shots

Philadelphia Union

Total shots

6.57 avg / game

Blocked

66 total

Avg. 3.30

FC Cincinnati

Total shots

5.35 avg / game

Blocked

41 total

Avg. 2.28

Philadelphia Union Pass FC Cincinnati

Total passes

6674

Avg. 180 / game

Accurate

73%

Ball possession

44%

Total passes

7711

Avg. 203 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Philadelphia Union

Played games

FC Cincinnati

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.37

1.89

Corners

1.84

8.49

314

Throw-ins

321

8.45

1.16

Offsides

0.71

1.16

GK saves

1.03

Philadelphia Union

DISCIPLINARY

FC Cincinnati

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.95

0.76

0.05

0.03

6.70

248

Fouls

230

6.05

7.32

271

Tackles

273

7.18

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How We Build the Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati on 16 September 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this USA Major League Soccer fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Philadelphia Union's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against FC Cincinnati's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

USA Major League Soccer Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live USA Major League Soccer standings and the USA Major League Soccer form table to understand exactly where Philadelphia Union and FC Cincinnati sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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