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Philadelphia Union
Major League Soccer
Mar 30, 2024 at 6pm UK
Subaru Park
Minnesota United

Philadelphia
2 - 0
Minnesota Utd

Gazdag (16'), Carranza (84')
Andres Martinez (64'), Harriel (90+5')
FT(HT: 1-0)

Dotson (69')

Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Minnesota United - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between Philadelphia Union and Minnesota United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Off the back of a first victory of the season last time out, Philadelphia Union welcome Minnesota United to Subaru Park on Saturday evening.

On the other hand, the visitors make the trip to Chester this weekend aiming to continue their near-perfect start to the current campaign so far.


Match preview

Philadelphia Union midfielder Jeremy Rafanello (middle) celebrates on March 24, 2024© Reuters

Philadelphia Union saw off the threat of Portland Timbers courtesy of a 3-1 triumph when the teams went head-to-head at Providence Park on Sunday.

Gols from Julian Carranza either side of Quinn Sullivan's strike put Jim Curtin's men in pole position before Jonathan Rodriguez pulled one back with 10 minutes left.

As a result, the Zolos have moved up to ninth place in the Eastern Conference of the MLS table and are just one point adrift of Charlotte in seventh.

Coming up next is the challenge of an opposing outfit with little to choose over the previous seven meetings, which have yielded two wins apiece and three stalemates.

Winless in four home matches since the turn of the year, Saturday's hosts will be seeking to give their fans reason to cheer at the sound of the final whistle this weekend.

Minnesota United players celebrate after the match on February 25, 2024© Reuters

Minnesota United made it three wins from four matches so far as they ran out comfortable 2-0 winners against Los Angeles FC at the Allianz Field on March 17.

Eric Ramsay's men got their noses in front through Robin Lod after which Bongokuhle Hlongwane sealed the deal in the final knockings of the contest.

With 10 points picked up from a possible 12, The Loons sit top of the Western Conference standings, a point clear of LA Galaxy despite having played one game more.

Having come away with maximum points from their two away outings so far, Saturday's visitors will be confident of getting the job done on enemy territory once again.

Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer form:
  • D
  • D
  • D
  • W


Philadelphia Union form (all competitions):


Minnesota United Major League Soccer form:
  • W
  • D
  • W
  • W


Team News

Leon Flach misses out for Philadelphia Union with a shoulder injury, while defender Isaiah LeFlore is still battling with a knee problem.

Twenty-four-year-old Holden Trent has not featured for the home side since picking up a finger injury in the early exchanges of last season.

Minnesota's Bongokuhle Hlongwane could in line for a rare start here after coming on to score as a substitute for the second consecutive game last time out.

Joseph Rosales missed his side's win over Los Angeles through suspension, but the Honduras international is eligible to play a part this weekend.


Philadelphia Union possible starting lineup:
Blake; Wagner, Lowe, Elliott, Harriel; Martinez, McGlynn, Sullivan, Gazdag; Carranza, Uhre

Minnesota United possible starting lineup:
St. Clair; Rosales, Tapias, Boxall, Taylor; Dotson, Trapp, Lod; Clark, Pukki, Jeong


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We say: Philadelphia Union 1-1 Minnesota United

Both teams have had little problem finding the back of the net of late, so we expect an open and exciting contest here. We can also see the sides cancelling each other out to settle for a point apiece in the end.


For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.


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