DC United aims to stop 3-game skid with win against Philadelphia

Posted August 26, 2021 7:00 am

By The Associated Press

Philadelphia Union (8-5-8) vs. DC United (8-10-3)

Washington, D.C.; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: DC United +122, Philadelphia +227, Draw +231; over/under is 2.5 goals

BOTTOM LINE: DC United comes into the matchup with Philadelphia as losers of three straight games.

DC United finished 5-12-6 overall and 2-6-4 at home in the 2020 season. DC United averaged 1.1 goals on 3.0 shots on goal per game a season ago.

The Union compiled a 14-4-5 record overall a season ago while finishing 4-4-4 in road games. Philadelphia averaged 2.1 goals on 6.0 shots on goal per game a season ago.

The teams match up Saturday for the third time this season. Philadelphia won the last meeting 2-1.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: DC United: Brendan Hines-Ike (injured), Adrien Perez (injured), Nigel Robertha (injured), Donovan Pines (injured), Bill Hamid (injured).

Philadelphia: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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