New England Revolution visit the Philadelphia Union in opening round of MLS Cup Playoffs
New England Revolution (15-9-10, fourth in the Eastern Conference during the regular season) vs. Philadelphia Union (15-9-10, fourth in the Conference during the regular season)
Chester, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 5 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLS LINE: Philadelphia -152, New England +353; over/under is 2.5 goals
BOTTOM LINE: The New England Revolution visit the Philadelphia Union in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs.
The Union are 13-7-6 in Eastern Conference games. The Union have a +16 goal differential, scoring 57 goals while allowing 41.
The Revolution are 12-6-8 in Eastern Conference games. The Revolution have scored 58 goals while conceding 46 for a +12 goal differential.
Saturday's game is the third time these teams meet this season. The Revolution won the last meeting 2-1.
TOP PERFORMERS: Julian Carranza has scored 14 goals and added five assists for the Union. Kai Wagner has five assists over the last 10 games.
Carles Gil has scored 11 goals with nine assists for the Revolution. Tomas Chancalay has six goals over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Union: 2-2-6, averaging 1.5 goals, 3.9 shots on goal and 4.6 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.4 goals per game.
Revolution: 3-4-3, averaging 1.6 goals, 5.4 shots on goal and 5.0 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.7 goals per game.
NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Union: Jesus Bueno (injured), Matt Real (injured), Oliver Mbaizo (injured), Jose Martinez (injured), Thai Baribo (injured).
Revolution: Ian Harkes (injured), Jack Panayotou (injured), Damian Rivera (injured), Dylan Borrero (injured), Brandon Bye (injured).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
