Free MLS Pick Philadelphia vs. Nashville
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MLS Handicapping
Philadelphia vs. Nashville
Date: Sunday, May 01
Time: 03:00 PM
Venue: Geodis Park
MLS Moneyline Odds: Philadelphia 245 / Draw 205/ Nashville 121 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Philadelphia 0.5 / Nashville -0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the Philadelphia Union are the 0.5-goal underdogs. Through 8 matches, they have covered this margin 7 times. As for the Nashville FC, they enter the match as -0.5 goal favorites. Through 8 matches, they have won by this margin 3 times.
Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Union travel to take on the Nashville FC, with an above .500 record, at 5-2-1. This mark places them 1st in the Eastern Conference. Philadelphia comes into this match off having played to a 1-1 draw against CF Montréal. So far, the Philadelphia Union has turned in 0 performances with one goal or less. On defense, Philadelphia has yet to play a game in which they held their opponent to one goal or less.
So far, the Philadelphia Union has been an above-average scoring team, at 1.37 goals per 90 minutes (10th). Defensively, Philadelphia is off to a good start, ranking 1st in scoring defense. So far, the team is giving up an average of just 0.62 goals per 90 minutes.
On offense, Philadelphia is led by the strong play of Dániel Gazdag and Julián Carranza, who have each found the net 4 times. So far, their combined goals account for 63.6% of the team’s overall scoring. In terms of goalie play, Philadelphia has gotten good performances from Andre Blake. On the season, opposing teams have accumulated 26 shots on target, in which Blake has turned away at a rate of 80.8%. This percentage is good for 4th in the MLS.
Nashville
The Nashville FC will host the Philadelphia Union, with an above .500 record, at 3-2-3. This mark places them 8th in the Western Conference. In their last match, Nashville lost to the LA Galaxy by a score of 1-0. This game being the 2nd time they were shut out on offense. On defense, Nashville has played 2nd games in which they held their opponent to one goal or less.
Through 8 matches, the Nashville FC have struggled on offense, averaging just 1.0 goals per 90 minutes. This output places them 23rd in the MLS. On defense, Nashville is 12th in the MLS, giving up 1.13 goals per 90 minutes.
Heading into the match, Hany Mukhtar leads Nashville with 2 goals through 8 matches. Behind him is C.J. Sapong, who has also found the net 2 times. To start the year, Nashville has turned to Joe Willis as their primary goalie. In his 8 starts, he has a save percentage of 77.4%, the 7th best in the MLS. This has come with opponents taking 31 shots on target.
Free Philadelphia vs. Nashville MLS Final Analysis:
So far, both the Nashville FC and Philadelphia Union are generating scoring opportunites at a below-average rate. On the season Nashville ranks 28th in attacking area possessions, with Philadelphia sitting 20th. Not only are both squads struggling to generate offensive opportunites, they are both below-average teams in terms of attacking possessions allowed, with Nashville ranking 28th and Philadelphia at 23rd.
So far, both teams have benefited from playing strong defense, as they are each in the top 10 in the fewest goals allowed. This comes as both Nashville and Philadelphia’s defenses have done a good job limiting their opponent’s shots on goal.
On offense, Philadelphia has the edge, due to their superior ability to generate looks at the goal, ranking 9th in on target shot attempts compared to Nashville at 23rd. Look for Philadelphia to pick up the win.
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