Cincinnati takes losing streak into match with the Philadelphia Union

FC Cincinnati (17-11-5, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia Union (9-14-10, 10th in the Eastern Conference)

Chester, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Philadelphia -126, FC Cincinnati +275, Draw +310; over/under is 3.5 goals

BOTTOM LINE: Cincinnati will try to end a three-game losing streak when it plays the Philadelphia Union.

The Union are 5-12-8 in Eastern Conference games. The Union are 6-2-0 when they score at least three goals.

Cincinnati is 12-9-4 against Eastern Conference opponents. Cincinnati has a 13-6 record in matches decided by one goal.

The matchup Saturday is the second meeting this season between the two teams. Cincinnati won the last game 4-3.

TOP PERFORMERS: Daniel Gazdag has 17 goals and three assists for the Union. Thai Baribo has six goals and two assists over the past 10 games.

Luciano Acosta has 14 goals and 16 assists for Cincinnati. Luca Orellano has five goals and one assist over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Union: 5-4-1, averaging 2.4 goals, 6.5 shots on goal and 5.1 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.2 goals per game.

Cincinnati: 2-6-2, averaging 1.3 goals, 5.0 shots on goal and 5.5 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.8 goals per game.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Union: Isaiah Konrad McNeil LeFlore (injured).

Cincinnati: Isaiah Foster (injured), Sergio Santos (injured), Chidozie Awaziem (injured), Nick Hagglund (injured), Matt Miazga (injured), Alec Kann (injured).

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