'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Philadelphia Union host Mazatlan at the Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania on Saturday for their quarter-final clash in the 2024 Leagues Cup. The Zolos have been on fire in the knockout stages and will be looking to carry that momentum into this stage to reach the last four.
With four points in two games, Philadelphia won the East 4 group to progress into the knockout stages. The Union then saw off Montreal 2-0 in the round of 32 before overcoming Cincinnati 4-2 in the last 16.
Now, Jim Curtin's side are unbeaten in their last six official games, winning five in total, having started their Leagues Cup campaign on the back of two consecutive MLS wins over New England Revolution and Nashville.
On the other hand, Mazatlan overcame their opening game loss to New England Revolution to beat Nashville in their second game and qualify for the knockout stages. Following a 2-1 ouster of DC United from the round of 32, the Gunners played out a tense 2-2 draw with Cruz Azul before prevailing 3-1 on penalties.
Philadelphia Union vs Mazatlan Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- This is only the second official clash between the sides in history.
- Philadelphia Union have played a Mexican side on 11 occasions, winning five times and losing in four games.
- Mazatlan's Edgar Barcenas is looking to score in his third consecutive game, having struck against DC United and Cruz Azul in their last two games.
- Philadelphia Union are unbeaten in their last six official games (excluding the penalty shootout loss to Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup group stages), winning five.
- Philadelphia Union's Tai Baribo has struck a brace in their last two games: two vs Montreal in a 2-0 win and two vs Cincinnati in a 4-2 win.
Philadelphia Union vs Mazatlan Prediction
Philadelphia Union are the form side in this matchup and have truly impressed in the knockout stages. Mazatlan, meanwhile, have looked shaky in defense in the Leagues Cup this season and the Union will be looking to pounce on their vulnerabilities.
We expect a tough encounter that is set to end with Philadelphia narrowly prevailing.
Prediction: Philadelphia Union 2-1 Mazatlan
Philadelphia Union vs Mazatlan Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Philadelphia Union to win
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
