Published on: Jul 9, 2020 11:37 am IST|Updated on: Jul 9, 2020 11:37 am IST
NYCFC vs PU Dream11 Match Prediction: The Major League Soccer (MLS) is set to return as New York City FC take on Philadelphia Union for their very first fixture of the season. New York City will be keen on continuing their form from last season as they topped the charts with 64 points in the Eastern Conference last season. Meanwhile, Philadelphia Union also impress while finishing in at 3rd with 55 points. With both sides having quality players in their locker, we can expect an exciting 90 odd minutes.
Match Details
Date- Thirsday, 9 July Kick-Off- 6:30 PM (IST) Venue- Espn Wide World of Sports Complex
New York City FC News
Recent recruit Nicolas Acevedo is now a part of the squad and could be named on the team sheet. Johnson is expected to start in between the sticks, while, Tinderholm, Callens, Chanot and Matattrita are expected to start as the back four. James Sands should occupy central midfield. Mitrita, Parks, Moralez and Medina could start higher up the pitch, while Heber could lead the charge for New York City FC.
New York City FC Playing 11 (Probable)
Johnson Tinderholm Callens Chanot Matattrita James Sands Mitrita Parks Moralez Medina Heber
Philadelphia Union Squad
Philadelphia Union Team news
Cory Burke misses out here due to travel restrictions. Andre Blake is expected to be the front line goal keeper. Gaddis, Elliott, McKenzie and Wagner could form the line of defence. Martinez, Monteiro and Bedoya are likely to feature as the central midfielders. Aaronson, Przyblko and Santos are in contention of being the front three.
Philadelphia Union Playing 11 (Probable)
Andre Blake Gaddis Elliott McKenzie Wagner Martinez Monteiro Bedoya Aaronson Przyblko Santos
Goalkeeper- S Johnson Defenders- M Chanot, J Elliott, K Wagner, R Gaddis Midfielders- A Mitrita, B Aaronson, J Monteiro Forwards- Heber (c), K Prybylko, S Santos (vc)
Heber has bagged three goals from the last four games for New York City FC and can be a threat here. He can be included in the Dream11 Match Prediction side.
Sergio Santos can be pivotal for Philadelphia Union in the advanced region. Santos has registered a goal and an assist from the last two games and he can be included in the Fantasy Football side.
Alexandry Mitrita has impressed for New York City FC. Mitrita has a goal and two assists from the last five appearances for his club.
Kaccper Pryzbylko was one of the standouts for Philadelphia Union last season. The centre-forward netted 18 goals and four assists and can be included in the Fantasy Football side here.
A Mitrita, B Aaronson and J Monteiro in midfield could also be of value for the user.
Though New York City FC have won five of their last home games against Philadelphia Union in all competitions, the today match prediction odds are in favour of a draw for this one.
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