Orlando City is set to face the Philadelphia Union this Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. at Exploria Stadium. The Union come into this weekend’s match against the Lions as the top team in the Eastern Conference with 39 points, a 10-9-2 record, and a +18 goal differential in MLS matches this year. Let’s take a deep dive into what has made Philadelphia into one of the best teams in MLS and what Orlando may need to watch out for come Saturday night.
Statistical Analysis
Philadelphia has been one of the most efficient offensive teams in MLS play this year, ranking fifth in total goals scored (33).