Home team Total Shots 16

Away team Total Shots 14

Home team Shots on target 6

Away team Shots on target 4

Home team Shots off target 7

Away team Shots off target 8

Home team Saves 3

Away team Saves 5

Home team Corner Kicks 8

Away team Corner Kicks 6

Home team Fouls 10

Away team Fouls 13

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Goals 3

Away team Goals 1

Home team Assists 3

Away team Assists 1

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 3

As the numbers suggest, the match between DC United and Philadelphia Union on 4th May 2024 was an aggressive one, where both teams had significant opportunities to score. However, DC United came out on top, showing more efficiency and discipline, while capitalizing on their chances.

DC United demonstrated a stronger attacking performance with 16 total shots, 6 of which were on target, compared to Philadelphia Union's 14 total shots and 4 shots on target. This superiority in offensive play ultimately led them to score 3 goals while Philadelphia Union managed only 1.

In terms of accuracy, DC United appeared superior with a lower number of shots off target (7) compared to Philadelphia Union (8). The home team's better accuracy was also mirrored in the number of offsides where Philadelphia Union showed a lack of discipline with 3 offsides compared to the home team’s 2.

Looking at the disciplinary aspect, neither team received yellow or red cards indicating a relatively clean game. However, the home team committed fewer fouls (10) compared to Philadelphia Union (13), revealing a more disciplined approach by DC United.

The data regarding corner kicks offers an interesting insight: DC United had 8 corners indicating better attacking pressure while Philadelphia Union had 6 corners. Despite slightly fewer corners, Union was not able to convert these into goals.

Lastly, the performance of the goalkeepers was pivotal. The away team goalkeeper had to work harder with 5 saves as opposed to DC United’s keeper who made 3 saves, reflecting the home team’s stronger defense.

In summary, the match was decided by DC United's superior shooting accuracy, coupled with a disciplined approach that resulted in less fouls and offsides. Their more aggressive play, which led to more corner kicks and shots on goal, also plays a big part in their victory. Philadelphia Union, despite making more saves, fell short in these areas, explaining their loss in this fixture. Therefore, bettors who focus on such parameters in future matches may find great value.

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