Philadelphia Union VS FC Cincinnati

Philadelphia Union's performance this season has been a mixed bag. In the 22 regular - season games of the MLS, they've secured 6 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses, scoring 34 goals while conceding 39, amassing 24 points and sitting in the lower - middle of the Eastern Conference. Their home form is fairly average. In 10 home games, they've achieved 3 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses, scoring 12 goals and conceding 11, with an average of 1.1 goals conceded per game. However, the team is on an upward trajectory recently. They've remained unbeaten in the last 5 games, with 2 wins and 3 draws, extending their unbeaten streak to 8 games. In the previous home game against New York, they won, and their offense was well - spread. Philadelphia Union adopts a 4 - 4 - 2 formation. Their forward line is led by Sullivan, who set a club record in the last game and is the offensive core. Defensively, they've conceded only 4 goals in the last 5 games, an average of 0.8 goals per game, indicating a well - coordinated defense. In terms of the lineup, there are no major injuries, and the starting lineup is intact. Despite a tight schedule, the consecutive unbeaten games have boosted the team's morale. After rotation, the intensity of the team's performance hasn't dropped significantly.