Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Previews & Picks
Cincinnati have been the team to beat this season in the Eastern Conference, with the side currently boasting a six-match unbeaten run.
Philadelphia are struggling to establish themselves this year, with just two wins coming from their opening six matches.
Head-To-Head
Philadelphia have won their last two contests in a row against their opponents. However, the last time Cincinnati hosted, they triumphed 3-1.
Cincinnati have been excellent this year, and they are proving to be a side that few people want to play right now.
A 1-0 win over Inter Miami in their last match saw the side make it two wins in a row after their triumph over Nashville by the same scoreline. While Cincinnati have not been overly powerful going forward having scored just eight goals, they have made up for it in defence, conceding just four times.
Philadelphia arrive with eight goals scored in six games, meaning the home side will fancy their chances of winning this one to nil. While this will be tough against a strong opponent, few would bet against Cincinnati considering their current form.
Philadelphia have been poor this year. Two wins and a single draw have come alongside three defeats, with eight goals scored and eight goals conceded very disappointing.
Their last game in the league saw the side limp to a 0-0 draw with Sporting KC in an insipid game that failed to really explode into life. This draw means that Philadelphia are without a win in the league since they beat Chicago in mid-March, with two defeats coming alongside their stalemate.
If they are to beat Cincinnati, then it could be a season changing result, but few will believe this beleaguered Philadelphia side have it in them in the form they are in.