Philadelphia Union desperately need points on Thursday, Sep 10 at 1:30 AM in the MLS. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Philadelphia Union come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5). FC Cincinnati, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 2D 1L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Philadelphia Union head into this on the back of a defeat, while FC Cincinnati arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Philadelphia Union and FC Cincinnati have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (4W–1D–5W). Their last encounter ended in FC Cincinnati won 0–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.4 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Philadelphia Union a slight edge, but FC Cincinnati are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.