Both teams to score at Philadelphia Union vs New York RB 8/13 for Sunday’s MLS clash

Competition: MLS

Market: Both teams to score

Odds: 8/13 @ Bet 365

Two sides who are enduring an eye-catching run of form, Philadelphia Union will host New York Red Bulls in the early hours of Sunday.

Starting with the hosts, enjoying a very successful start to the new, Philadelphia Union have their sights set on clinching the Eastern Conference outright this year. In their 16 MLS matches this campaign, they have recorded eight wins, four draws and four defeats, scoring 28 and conceding 18 in return. Holding a one-point buffer at the top of the table, Sunday’s hosts also hold the best attacking record in the division. As for their recent run of results, the Union have lost just one of their last nine contests, winning five and drawing three. However, it is worth noting that Philadelphia have failed to win any of their last three matchups on home soil.

As for the visitors, also enjoying a stellar run of form, New York RB will be looking to mount a charge up the Eastern Conference. In their opening 15 MLS matches this campaign, they have won seven, drawn three and lost five, scoring 25 and conceding 16 in return. With a points tally of 24, New York sit fourth in the table and a win on Sunday could see them climb within a point off their hosts this weekend. It is also worth noting that they hold the second best attacking stats in the division. As for their recent run of results, the Red Bulls are unbeaten in their last five outings, winning four of those contests. Given both teams stellar form in the final third, we’re backing a lively encounter on Sunday.

Bet: Both teams to score at Philadelphia Union vs New York RB 8/13 for Sunday’s MLS clash @ Bet 365