DC United (2-4-3, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia Union (5-3-1, fifth in the Eastern Conference)
Chester, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Philadelphia -138, DC United +323, Draw +295; over/under is 2.5 goals
BOTTOM LINE: Peglow leads D.C. United into a matchup with the Philadelphia Union following a two-goal performance against the New York Red Bulls.
The Union are 4-2-1 against Eastern Conference teams. Thai Baribo leads the top-scoring squad in Eastern Conference play with seven goals. The Union have a conference-leading 16 goals.
United is 1-3-3 against Eastern Conference opponents. United has a 0-3-0 record in games it scores just one goal.
The matchup Saturday is the first meeting this season between the two teams.
TOP PERFORMERS: Baribo has seven goals for the Union. Jovan Lukic has two goals.
Christian Benteke has scored five goals for United. Peglow has two goals and two assists.
SEASON SO FAR: Union: Averaging 1.8 goals, 5.8 shots on goal and 6.3 corner kicks through nine games while allowing 1.0 goal per game.
United: Averaging 1.2 goals, 4.8 shots on goal and 5.7 corner kicks through nine games while allowing 2.1 goals per game.
NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Union: Ivan Glavinovich (injured), Kai Wagner (injured), Andre Blake (injured).
United: Gavin Turner (injured), Jackson Hopkins (injured).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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