PHILADELPHIA UNION take on CF Montreal in the early hours of Sunday morning as the MLS continues its recent hectic schedule in the last game before the international break.
And the hosts will be hoping to avoid a third goalless draw in a row.
Union were in midweek action and had to settle for a 0-0 draw with Toronto. They remain in mid-table in eighth place, but it meant they have now only won once in their last nine matches.
They face another Canadian side when Montreal visit Subaru Park and Laurent Courtois's will arrive rejuvenated after a 4-2 win over DC United.
That was a huge win for Montreal because it was their first success in nine games and only their fourth of an underwhelming season.
That run included a 5-1 loss to archrival Toronto FC in MLS and being knocked out of the Canadian Cup by lower-tier Forge FC.
So they will take plenty out of that success and will be confident against Union, who appear to have lost their way and haven't won at home since March.
How the bookies view it: Philadelphia Freedom for home backers
The hosts are clear and obvious favourites here at 4/9 with bet365. The Canadian side are 5/1 underdogs with the draw 15/4 with the same firm.
Recent head to heads: Home wins last term
It was a home win apiece last season. The Union won 3-0 in Pennsylvania, while the Canadians triumphed 3-2 on their own patch.
Previous to that, Philadelphia were unbeaten in the last six meetings between the sides.
Players to watch: Danny the boy for Union
Daniel Gazdag has been in fine form for the hosts this season with eight goals in just 12 starts for Union. He is 13/10 to add to his tally on Sunday with bet365.
Costa Rica hitman Ariel Lassiter netted in consecutive games last month and ended a six-game goalscoring drought in midweek with the opening goal against DC United He is 6/1 to end that run with bet365.
Predicted line-ups:
Markus Anderson, Andre Blake, Isiah LeFlore and Holden Trent are listed as carrying knocks ahead of this one.
Montreal have doubts over Ousman Jabang, Mason Toye, Raheem Edwards, Nathan-Dylan Saliba,Lassi Lappalainen, Josef Martinez, Matias Coccaro and Kwadwo Opoku.
Philadelphia Union: Semmle, Harriel, Glesnes, Lowe, Wagner, Martinez, Flach, McGlynn; Gazdag, Uhre, Carranza.
CF Montreal: Sirois, Campbell, Waterman, Alvarez, Ruan, Choiniere, Piette, Sosa; Duke, Yankov, Ibrahim.
Anything else catch the eye?
Philadelphia look very uneasy favourites here at such a short price when they are struggling to find form. And with Montreal coming here on the back of a fine win, they are worth backing on the double chance market to other win or draw at an attractive 13/8 with bet365.
Union will be hoping to avoid a third goalless draw and you would expect them to loosen up, but they should get opportunities against Montreal who have the worst defence in the league.
They will get chances against the Canadians, but Montreal have scored they can score goals too. Take a chance on both teams to score in the first half here at a big price of 10/3 with bet365.
This MLS match between Philadelphia Union and CF Montreal will be played on Jun 2, 2024 and kick off at 00:30. Check below for our tipsters best Philadelphia Union vs CF Montreal prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
