Bethlehem Steel desperately need points on Sunday, Aug 23 at 9:00 PM in the MLS Next Pro. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Bethlehem Steel come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 3L). Connecticut United, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Bethlehem Steel and Connecticut United have split their 2 meetings almost evenly (1W–0D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Connecticut United won 1–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Connecticut United's quality should tell even on the road. Bethlehem Steel will push, but the visitors have too much class. Connecticut United to win.