Philadelphia Union host Inter Miami after shutout win

Inter Miami CF (6-3-4, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia Union (9-3-2, first in the Eastern Conference)

Chester, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Philadelphia +114, Inter Miami CF +209, Draw +261; over/under is 2.5 goals

BOTTOM LINE: A game after shutting out Atlanta United 1-0, the Philadelphia Union face Inter Miami.

The Union are 7-2-2 against Eastern Conference teams. The Union are second in the MLS drawing 83 corner kicks, averaging 5.9 per game.

Miami is 5-1-3 in Eastern Conference games. Miami is 4-1 in matches decided by one goal.

Saturday’s game is the second time these teams meet this season. Miami won the last meeting 2-1.

TOP PERFORMERS: Thai Baribo has 11 goals and one assist for the Union. Danley Jean Jacques has two goals and two assists over the past 10 games.

Lionel Messi has five goals and two assists for Miami. Fafa Picault has scored three goals over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Union: 6-2-2, averaging 1.6 goals, 5.7 shots on goal and 5.6 corner kicks per game while allowing 0.8 goals per game.

Miami: 4-3-3, averaging 1.7 goals, 5.1 shots on goal and 6.4 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.8 goals per game.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Union: Neil Pierre (injured), Ivan Glavinovich (injured), Andre Blake (injured).

Miami: David Ruiz (injured), Baltasar Rodriguez (injured), Drake Callender (injured).

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