Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City Picks and Predictions April 5th 2025

Orlando City and Philadelphia Union Set for Offensive Showdown

Orlando City and the Philadelphia Union are poised for a high-octane battle this Saturday night in Chester, Pa., as two of Major League Soccer’s most potent attacks go head-to-head.

Orlando (3-2-1, 10 points) arrives in top form, riding a two-game winning streak. After dismantling D.C. United 4-1 at home and edging the LA Galaxy 2-1 on the road, the Lions are looking sharp. Marco Pasalic and Martin Ojeda have led the charge with four goals each, while Luis Muriel has chipped in with three. With 15 goals so far, Orlando currently boasts the league’s most prolific offense.

Wondering Where To Start? The Expert Betting Guide Has Everything You Need.

Philadelphia Union (4-2-0, 12 points), however, already holds a win over Orlando this season, having won 4-2 in Central Florida on opening weekend. In that clash, Tai Baribo bagged a brace, and he’s been on fire ever since, leading the MLS scoring chart with six goals in five matches.

Despite their scoring firepower, Orlando’s defense remains a vulnerability. They failed to record a clean sheet in their first four outings and conceded multiple goals in each. Still, recent results have hinted at improvement.

“We have some context that we can use, and surely they will do it, too,”

– Orlando manager Oscar Pareja on the upcoming rematch.

Philadelphia, meanwhile, is coming off a narrow 2-1 defeat to Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami. Union boss Bradley Carnell is all too aware of the danger Orlando poses.

“They are very creative and very dangerous in the final third… Pasalic, Angulo — these guys, they’re really tough to stop if you give them time and space,”

– Union manager Bradley Carnell on Orlando City’s attacking threats.

Want To Stay Ahead In MLS Betting?

Tap Into Expert Soccer Picks Now!

Join Now!

Although they couldn’t secure a point in Miami, the Union were relentless in attack. Daniel Gazdag found the net for the second time this season, but missed opportunities from Bruno Damiani and Chris Donovan proved costly.

With both teams boasting star power and attacking momentum, this rematch promises fireworks. Orlando seeks revenge, while Philly aims to reassert its dominance in the Eastern Conference.

Handicappers With Proven Results—See Who’s At The Top Here!

If you’re following this matchup closely and looking for expert MLS insights, don’t sleep on our latest soccer picks and predictions—updated weekly with in-depth analysis.