Atlanta United FC vs Philadelphia Union

Atlanta made the most of their chances at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium to dispatch Philadelphia 3-1 and claim all three points. The hosts dominated where it mattered most in front of goal, converting four of their 11 shots on target while the Union managed just three from their 14 attempts. Miguel Almirón was the standout performer, running the show in attack and earning man of the match honors with a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Atlanta's early breakthrough gave them control of the game, and they held a 1-0 advantage at halftime before pulling clear in the second half. Philadelphia had their moments and actually enjoyed the greater share of possession with 58 percent of the ball, while also earning six corners to Atlanta's four. But they paid the price for lacking the cutting edge when opportunities arose. The Union couldn't capitalize on their territorial advantage, leaving them second best on the night despite their superior possession stats.

Atlanta United FC beat Philadelphia Union 3-1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Atlanta United FC also had the better share of the ball, holding 42% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 11 attempts from Atlanta United FC against 14 from Philadelphia Union over the course of the game. Philadelphia Union had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.