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Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC: Preview, predictions, odds and how to watch 2021 MLS season today

Philadelphia Union and New York City FC clash today in Round 3of the2021 MLS season. Check out how to watch the game, the match preview, information, predictions, and odds.

Sergio Santos (left) of Philadelphia Union and Maxime Chanot (right) of New York City FC. (Getty)
Sergio Santos (left) of Philadelphia Union and Maxime Chanot (right) of New York City FC. (Getty)

Philadelphia UnionhostNew York City FCin the thirdround of the new 2021 MLS season today, May 1, 2021,at 7:30 PM (ET). Here, you willfind everythingthere is to know about this excitingsoccermatch,such as predictions, odds, storylines,and how to watch or live stream the game.

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This will be their 14thMLS meeting. New York City FC are the absolute favoritesin head-to-head games, winning a total of eightmatches so far; Philadelphia Union have celebrated a victory on fouroccasions, and the remaining matchhasended in a draw.

Their most recent gamewas played on July 9, 2020,and it ended in a 1-0 victory for the Union.It promises to be amoreexciting clashas they meet for the first timein the2021 MLS campaign.

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Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC: Match Information

Date:Saturday, May 1, 2021
Time: 7:30PM (ET)
Location:Subaru Park, Chester

Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC: Times by State in the US

ET: 7:30 PM
CT: 6:30 PM
MT: 5:30 PM
PT: 4:30 PM

Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC: Storylines

Philadelphia Unionhave a draw against Columbus Crew and a loss to Inter Miami in the first twoleague games they have played.Meanwhile, in the opening twoMLS fixtures, New York City FC have managed a defeat to DC United, and a triumph over Cincinnati.

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The Union currently sit in 10th place onthe Eastern Conference table with only one point in two games. On the other hand, thePigeonsare placed six positions above them, in second place with three points in two matches so far.

These opponents have a six-year-longhistory of clashes as their firstonedates back to April 11, 2015,and it ended in a 2-1win for the Philadelphia side.Thanks to this exciting clash, we will see who gets to go home with a winin Round 3.

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How To Watch Or Stream Live Free Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC in the U.S.

The 2021MLS Round 3gamebetween Philadelphia Union andNew York City FC,to be played today, at the Subaru Park inChester, will be broadcasted on Philadelphiaunion.com,YES Network,WPHL-TV PHL17,ESPN+in the United States.

Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC: Predictions And Odds

All odds are in favorof the Philadelphia Union. They are theslight favorites to claim their firstwin this season, thus FanDuelhavegiventhem +130odds. The away side New York City FC, meanwhile, have +175odds to cause an upset, while a tie would result in a+240 payout.

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FanDuel
Philadelphia Union +130
Tie +240
New York City FC +175

* Odds via FanDuel

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