Philadelphia Union vs Necaxa Prediction 9 August 2026
🔊 The match between Philadelphia Union and Necaxa immediately stands out due to the contrast in the visitors' away results. Necaxa have a clear run of poor away performances: they have lost six of their last seven matches on the road, which is also reflected in their overall inconsistency. Philadelphia Union, meanwhile, have shown mixed results but retain a certain attacking potential throughout the season. Neither side can claim to be consistent, but it is the visitors' negative away form that becomes the key factor in assessing the picture ahead of this match.
Head-to-Head
📊 These teams have never met on the pitch before.
Head-to-head statistics Philadelphia Union - Necaxa
Philadelphia Union Team Overview
The team's last official match was played on in the Leagues Cup (home side - Cruz Azul, away side - Philadelphia Union). The match ended 1-0.
Match stats (Philadelphia Union vs Cruz Azul):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corners: 7 vs 1;
- fouls: 6 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
Philadelphia Union are having an inconsistent season, but in home matches the team is capable of putting pressure on opponents. Over the last 10 games the club has recorded 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws - this points to fluctuations in form, though the attacking potential remains notable: the average goals scored stands at 1.6 per game. The defence looks less reliable - the team concedes an average of 1.9 goals per match, which makes both-teams-to-score outcomes a common occurrence. In the last five matches Philadelphia Union have won three times and suffered two defeats, with the most recent game ending in a loss. Despite the defensive vulnerability, at home the side often plays with more edge going forward and is capable of exploiting the visitors' mistakes.
Match Results: Philadelphia Union
Necaxa Team Overview
The last official match of the current away side took place on in the Leagues Cup (home side - Chicago Fire, away side - Necaxa). The match ended 2-0.
The match stats were as follows (Necaxa vs Chicago Fire):
- possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corners: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 9 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- shots on target: 6 vs 8.
Necaxa are having serious difficulties away from home, which is confirmed not only by a run of defeats in 6 of their last 7 away matches, but also by their general inconsistency. Over the previous 10 matches the team have won 4 with the same number of defeats and two draws - this balance points to fluctuating results regardless of the opponent's status. On average Necaxa score 1.3 goals per match, but concede noticeably more - 1.6 per match, and away from home the defence looks particularly vulnerable: the team often drop points late on or make mistakes under pressure from the hosts. Their reliability issues affect their chances of making a contest of every away match.
Match Results: Necaxa
Total Prediction
Trends- Necaxa have scored under 1.5 goals away in 7 matches in a row.
Corners Prediction
Philadelphia Union: Stats
- season: average total in the tournament - 7; at home - 0;
- last 10 matches: average total - 6.2; at home - 7.
Necaxa: Stats
- season: average total in the tournament - 3, away - 3;
- last 10 matches: average total - 4.4; away - 3.75.
- Necaxa have taken more than 2.5 corners away in 7 of their last 8 matches.
Prediction on Outcome
Statistics: Philadelphia Union vs Necaxa
- matches in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- wins: 0 vs 0;
- % wins: 0% vs 0%;
- losses: 1 vs 1;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 4;
- losses: 5 vs 4;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- Necaxa have lost away in 6 of their last 7 matches.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Given the clear trend of away defeats for Necaxa and the instability of the visitors' defence, the advantage lies with Philadelphia Union. The hosts may not be in perfect form, but they regularly score more than one goal per match and are capable of applying pressure in home games. At the same time, Necaxa show obvious difficulties organising their play away from home: the team frequently makes mistakes under pressure from the opposition, which leads to dropped points even with acceptable attacking numbers for the season. The balance of power clearly tilts in favour of the Philadelphia side, given the visitors' negative run away from home. The bet is a Philadelphia Union win.
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