Philadelphia Union vs Toronto FC Prediction 9 August 2025
🔊 The upcoming clash between Philadelphia Union and Toronto promises to be an exciting affair. Philadelphia are confidently leading the league, sitting at the top of the standings, and showcasing impressive form with six wins in their last ten matches. Their style relies on solid defense and a balanced attack, as evidenced by their average of 1.72 goals per game. Meanwhile, Toronto are striving to improve their position in the table, currently languishing in 12th place, and struggling with both scoring and consistency. Considering the current form of both teams and their motivation to secure a positive outcome, this match could turn into a tense showdown.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 28 May 2025 and ended with a 1-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Toronto were the home side):
- possession percentage: 42% vs 58%;
- corners: 3 vs 9;
- fouls: 13 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 6.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between Philadelphia Union and Toronto:
- 35 matches played;
- home wins - 12, away wins - 15, draws - 8;
- goals scored - 54 for the hosts, 51 for the visitors;
- average goals in the first half - 1.29, in the second half - 1.71;
- average total goals per match - 3.
Head-to-head statistics Philadelphia Union - Toronto FC

Philadelphia Union Team Overview
Philadelphia Union are showcasing formidable home form, having won six of their last seven matches in front of their fans. The team emphasizes a solid defense, conceding just 0.96 goals per match on average this season. Their attack is equally impressive, scoring more than 1.5 goals at home in nine consecutive MLS games. The team's style focuses on ball control and creating numerous scoring opportunities through rapid flank attacks.
Match Results: Philadelphia Union

Toronto Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the MLS, with Charlotte hosting Toronto. The match concluded with a 2-0 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Toronto vs. Charlotte):
- possession: 56% vs. 44%;
- corners: 4 vs. 2;
- fouls: 6 vs. 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs. 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs. 4.
Toronto are grappling with significant challenges this season. With just five wins against thirteen losses, the team's inconsistency is evident both in attack and defense. Their average scoring rate is underwhelming at just 1.04 goals per game, while conceding 1.33 goals per game throughout the season highlights their defensive vulnerabilities. The Reds can pose problems for their opponents with rapid counterattacks, but they need greater consistency to compete with the league's frontrunners. Their last head-to-head clash ended with a 2-1 victory for Philadelphia.
Match Results: Toronto
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 35;
- home team wins - 12, away team wins - 15, draws - 8.
Statistics: Philadelphia Union vs Toronto
- matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 24;
- wins: 15 vs 5;
- win percentage: 60% vs 21%;
- losses: 5 vs 13;
- draws: 5 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 2;
- losses: 2 vs 6;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- Philadelphia Union have won in 6 of last 7 home games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.54, the guests - 1.46;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3;
- both teams scored: overall - 22; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: Philadelphia Union vs Toronto
- average total in the tournament: 2.68 vs 2.38;
- average total goals scored: 1.72 vs 1.04;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.68 vs 0.38;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.04 vs 0.67;
- Philadelphia Union: average total at home in the tournament - 2.23;
- Toronto: average total away in the tournament - 1.36;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 2.25) vs 0.9 (away - 0.5).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Philadelphia Union games (MLS).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Toronto games (MLS).
Prediction on corners
Philadelphia Union: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.44; at home field - 7.31;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7; at home field - 9.
Toronto: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.54, away - 3.09;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.9; away - 3.25.
- Over 9.5 corners in last 6 Philadelphia Union home games (MLS).
- Over 9.5 corners in last 5 Philadelphia Union home games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.34 (1.17 for home team and 1.17 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.44 (1.13 for home team and 1.31 for away team).
Philadelphia Union: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.64; at home - 2.23;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.1; at home - 2.25.
Toronto: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.83, away - 2.27;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; away - 2.5.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 35;
- both teams scored all-time - 22 times;
- on the home team’s field - 7 times.
Statistics: Philadelphia Union vs Toronto
- number of matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 24;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 13 vs 11;
- number of BTTS matches for Philadelphia Union at home - 8 (62%);
- number of BTTS matches for Toronto away - 6 (55%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Philadelphia Union at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Toronto away - 1 (25%).
- Philadelphia Union have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 home games.
- Philadelphia Union have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 home games (MLS).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Summing up the key points ahead of the match, Philadelphia Union clearly hold the advantage with their strong home performances and superior game organization compared to Toronto. Recent trends suggest that both teams are likely to find the back of the net, given their frequent mutual scoring in past encounters. Philadelphia love to attack but often leave gaps in their defense, providing Toronto with potential opportunities. The trend of over 2.5 goals has hit in 12 out of the last 13 head-to-head matches between these teams, and we suggest backing this option again now.