Atlanta United 10/11 to beat Philadelphia Union and over 1.5 goals in Friday’s MLS play-off showdown

Competition: MLS

Market: Atlanta United win and over 1.5 goals

Odds: 10/11 @ Bet 365

Still tipped as the favorite to reclaim their MLS crown this season, Atlanta United will host an inconsistent Philadelphia Union in the early hours of Friday morning.

Starting with the hosts, enjoying a bright end to the 2019 MLS campaign, Atlanta are seen to be a leading contender to retain their MLS title. In their 34 matches this season, they have recorded 18 wins, four draws, and 12 defeats, scoring 58 and conceding 43 in return. With a points tally of 58, they ended the Eastern Conference six points adrift of league leaders NYCFC. As for their recent run of results, opening their play-off campaign with a 1-0 victory over New England, they have now secured back-to-back victories and have lost just one of their last seven matchups. It should also be noted that Atlanta have won 11 of their last 12 matches on home soil.

As for the visitors, while Philadelphia may have pulled off a famous comeback over the weekend, they have endured an inconsistent end to the 2019 MLS campaign. In their 34 matches this season, they have recorded 16 wins, seven draws, and 11 defeats, scoring 58 and conceding 50 in return. With a points tally of 55, they also finished three points adrift of Friday’s hosts. As for their recent run of results, failing to win any of their last three matches within 90 minutes and conceding two or more goals in each of those appearances, they have also lost three of their last four matches on the road.

Bet: Atlanta United 10/11 to beat Philadelphia Union and over 1.5 goals in Friday’s MLS play-off showdown @ Bet 365