Philadelphia Union bring shutout streak into matchup with Charlotte FC

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Philadelphia Union (20-7-6, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte FC (18-13-2, fourth in the Eastern Conference)

Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Charlotte FC +147, Philadelphia +155, Draw +264; over/under is 2.5 goals

BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Union head into a matchup with Charlotte FC after putting together three straight shutout wins.

Charlotte is 14-10-1 in conference games. Charlotte has a 5-0-0 record in games it scores at least three goals.

The Union are 17-4-4 in Eastern Conference games. The Union are 11-5 in matches decided by one goal.

The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season. The Union won the last meeting 2-1.

TOP PERFORMERS: Idan Gorno has scored 11 goals and added three assists for Charlotte. Ashley Westwood has two assists over the past 10 games.

Thai Baribo has 16 goals and two assists for the Union. Mikael Uhre has scored four goals over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Charlotte: 8-2-0, averaging 1.5 goals, 2.9 shots on goal and 3.6 corner kicks per game while allowing 0.9 goals per game.

Union: 6-2-2, averaging 1.8 goals, 4.9 shots on goal and 5.2 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.1 goals per game.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Charlotte: Pep Biel (injured), Harry Toffolo (injured).

Union: Cavan Sullivan (injured), Jeremy Rafanello (injured), Indiana Vassilev (injured), Mikael Uhre (injured).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.