Charlotte FC and Philadelphia Union are both performing well this season, and this match is expected to be a fierce competition. Charlotte FC has the advantage of playing at home, but the overall strength of Philadelphia Union should not be underestimated. All things considered, this match could be a draw or a narrow victory for Philadelphia Union.
Core players:
Charlotte FC:
Carol Swidelski
- As the team's top scorer, his goal-scoring ability and nose for goal will be key to Charlotte FC's offense.
Cristian Ramirez
- The core of the midfield, his organizational ability and passing accuracy will directly affect the team's offensive efficiency.
Philadelphia Union:
Kasper Przybylko
- Forward, his physicality and shooting ability make him a key player on the offensive end for the Philadelphia Union.
Alejandro Bedoya
- Experienced midfielder whose defensive coverage and passing ability are vital to the Philadelphia Union's midfield control.
Injury situation:
Charlotte FC:
Brandon Miller.
- suffered a knee injury and is expected to miss the game.
Lucas Rodriguez
- Hamstring injury, doubtful.
Philadelphia Union:
José Martínez
- Sprained ankle, not expected to play.
Andre Blake
- Calf muscle strain, availability not yet determined.
Tactical Style:
Charlotte FC:
Charlotte FC usually adopts a 4-2-3-1 formation that emphasizes possession and side attack. The team focuses on creating goal-scoring opportunities through passing in the midfield and fast breaks in front of the ball, while keeping the whole team compact on the defensive end to prevent counter-attacks from the opponents.
Philadelphia Union:
Philadelphia Union, on the other hand, prefers to use a 4-4-2 formation that emphasizes overall defense and quick counterattacks. The team uses the midfield's interceptions and the striker's speed to beat the opponent's counter-attacks, and relies on the crosses from the wing players and the headers from the center forwards to threaten the opponent's goal.
Recent team performance:
Charlotte FC:
Charlotte FC has been relatively stable in their last five games, with two wins, two draws and one loss. The team's performance at home is particularly good, with plenty of firepower on the offensive end, but the defensive end still needs to be strengthened.
Philadelphia Union:
Philadelphia Union has a pretty good performance with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five games. The team has shown great firepower on the offensive end, and the defensive end is also more solid, the overall condition is better.
