All we do is win win win no matter what. That is on the minds of everybody who watched that FC Tucson match! Although Union Omaha is 0-1 against lightning storms this season, they are bringing the strike to the pitch and to our wallets! If you decided to ride with me during the FC Tucson game you got PAID with their performance, and you would be a fool not to ride with me when they go up against Forward Madison.
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Week 4 and 5 is in the books everyone, and despite Union Omaha missing out their match against Chattanooga Red Wolves, the owls are in 2nd place and are in contention to pass Greenville and get that first place spot. Since we didn’t have a game against Chattanooga, that means the next match will be against Forward Madison Wednesday at 7:00 PM. The weather seems like its going to be decent, with the real feel temperature being at 81 degrees F and the wind being at 9 MPH. The wind might be a little concerning but I don’t think its going to be anything that will cause concern.
Without further ado, lets get down to the nitty gritty and make some picks!
- Evan Conway, 0.5 Goals+ Assists, Over 135
- Evan Conway, coming off an incredible high from scoring the game winning goal and first goal in club history against North Texas, showed up again to nab an assist in the FC Tucson game. With a unintended break this week Evan Conway’s batteries are going to be recharged going up against Forward Madison and you can guess that he is going to be involved in scoring a goal. Take the over. GG Easy.
- Rashid Nuhu, 3.5 Saves, Under 125
- Now for people who follow along with Owl Props, you know that I have been a huge fan of Rashid and his goal keeping capabilities. You know that I have affectionately referred to Union Omaha’s defense as a Brick Wall. Now sometimes, a brick wall can get sometimes wear and tear and may inevitably have some cracks. Last game FC Tucson managed to find one of those cracks and managed to score a goal against Rashid. I don’t care if your name happens to be Manuel Neuer or Piotr Cech, you can’t stop a goal that you can’t see, and if that happens to be the one crack in this brick wall defense, I’ll take it, but I can guarantee you that a goal like that won’t happen for Forward Madison. 3.5 saves. Take the under folks.
- Tyler David, 0.5 Goals + Assists, Under 65
- Tyler David came out onto the pitch late against FC Tucson due to rest, but still provided an instant impact on the pitch. I suspect him to start against Forward Madison and provide a solid midfield presence as he does every single time he touches the ball. I don’t expect him to be on the offensive much this game so taking the under on his performance is a safe bet.
- Elma Nfor, 0.5 Goals, Over 135
- Elma Nfor is the most underrated player on Union Omaha’s roster. The former Lansing United man is an instant impact player whom played a huge role in Union Omaha’s goal against North Texas. This man is HUNGRY for goals. If Elma doesn’t get the start against Forward Madison he will come on as a sub and score.
- Ethan Vanacore-Decker, 0.5 Assists, Over 130
- My man EVD got all the praise in his performance against FC Tucson and deserved all of it. The Uncle Rico of USL League One is THE goal scorer for Union Omaha and if you don’t think he is going to be involved in all of Union Omaha’s goals against the Flamingos from Madison (which I don’t think people talk about enough. Why would Flamingos be in Wisconsin? So bizarre) you are crazier than I am.
- ICE PICK: Luke Hauswirth, 0.5 Goals, Over 140
- Luke Hauswirth came out of nowhere against FC Tucson and scored a goal against his former team. Forward Madison is having such an up and down season that I believe we may have the most goals scored against a team in USL League One in the history of the league, and Luke can very well score against Madison again to help.
- ICE PICK: Illal Osumanu, 0.5 Goals + Assists, Under 65
- Illal is having a dynamite season so far, and a huge reason why Union Omaha has only allowed 1 goal so far this season. Just as he has been in previous weeks, I believe that he will be staying back mostly this game and I don’t suspect him to be upfront, but rather keeping sure that Union Omaha keeps this brick wall defense rolling.
And there you have it folks, my picks for the upcoming Union Omaha match against Forward Madison. If you would like to follow along with these picks or make your own suggestions than head on over to thrivefantasy.com or download the ThriveFantasy app now and use promo code HOOT when you create your account. When you use promo code HOOT and you deposit a minimum of $10 or more you will receive $10. That’s free money folks so head to over to ThriveFantasy and #PropUp on the Union Omaha Match.
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