New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union Prediction
🔊 The upcoming clash between New York Red Bulls and Philadelphia Union promises to be a real test for both sides. New York, sitting mid-table, are eager to climb the standings and prove their competitiveness on home turf. The team has shown inconsistent form, but they perform confidently at home. Meanwhile, Philadelphia are leading the league, thanks to their impressive form and solid defensive play. With high stakes on the attacking prowess of both teams, the intrigue will remain until the final whistle.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between the teams took place on 14 August 2025 and ended with a 3-2 scoreline. Let's delve into the comparative stats from that encounter (Philadelphia Union were the home side):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corners: 0 vs 5;
- fouls: 15 vs 21;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between New York Red Bulls and Philadelphia Union:
- 48 matches played;
- home wins - 16, away wins - 21, draws - 11;
- goals scored - 57 for the hosts, 68 for the visitors;
- average goals in the first half - 1.02, in the second half - 1.58;
- average total goals per match - 2.6.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
NY Red Bulls Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the U.S. Open Cup, with Philadelphia Union hosting New York Red Bulls. The game concluded with a 3-2 scoreline.
The match statistics were as follows (New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union):
- possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corners: 5 vs 0;
- fouls: 21 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 6.
New York Red Bulls have shown inconsistent form with four wins in their last ten matches. However, the team boasts a certain edge when playing at home, as they rarely suffer defeats on their own turf and actively leverage this advantage. They average 1.58 goals per game while conceding a relatively high 1.42 goals. The Red Bulls also frequently find themselves under pressure from opponents, as evidenced by the number of corner kicks; the total has been under 9.5 in eight of their last nine home games.
Match Results: NY Red Bulls
Philadelphia Union Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place on in the U.S. Open Cup, with Philadelphia Union hosting New York Red Bulls. The match ended with a scoreline of 3-2.
Here are the match statistics (Philadelphia Union vs New York Red Bulls):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 0 vs 5;
- fouls: 15 vs 21;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
Philadelphia Union top the league standings, riding high on their impressive form: six wins in the last ten matches speak volumes. On the road, however, their scoring has been moderate-netting less than 1.5 goals for five consecutive games-which could impact their attacking efficiency against the hosts' solid defense. Union consistently display disciplined play and strong ball control, minimizing errors both in attack and defense.
Match Results: Philadelphia Union
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NY Red Bulls
📝 We're in for a back-to-back showdown between the same opponents. In their first encounter, New York fell short in the cup match with a 2-3 defeat. Their defense didn't shine, but they did show impressive finishing, netting two goals from just four shots on target-a commendable result. Overall, Philadelphia arguably deserved the win more, as they dominated most of the match while New York only managed sporadic threats. Let's see what unfolds in this upcoming game. The home crowd advantage could play a pivotal role.
⚽️ Choupo-Moting found the back of the net once again in the last match. The veteran is having an impressive season, though consistency remains an issue, perhaps due to his age.
❌ The club faces some challenges with rotation, but these are manageable.
Philadelphia Union
📝 The team doesn't need to make any significant changes; they're well-prepared for the playoffs. While it's sometimes necessary to address defensive lapses, these are minor issues. Philadelphia showcases an excellent balance: they can apply pressure when needed and conserve energy when required. It's possible that their last match against New York was more about energy conservation, as they allowed themselves certain liberties.
⚽️ Thai Baribo made his mark with a goal and an assist in the cup. It's great to see the Israeli regaining form after his injury.
❌ The squad has no significant losses.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 48;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 6; for visitors away - 4; number of draws - 12;
- Average first-half total: 1.02;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.6, while the visitors net 0.42.
First-Half Stats: NY Red Bulls (home) vs Philadelphia Union (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 12;
- wins: 6 (46.15%) vs 1 (8.33%);
- losses: 6 (46.15%) vs 2 (16.67%);
- draws: 1 (7.69%) vs 9 (75%);
- Average goals scored: 2.23 vs 0.75;
- Average goals conceded: 1.08 vs 0.42.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 1 vs 4;
- losses: 5 vs 2;
- draws: 4 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.5 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 1.1) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.5).
- NY Red Bulls have lost the 1st half in last 5 games (MLS).
- NY Red Bulls have lost the 1st half in last 4 home games (MLS).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 48;
- home team wins - 16, away team wins - 21, draws - 11.
Statistics: NY Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union
- matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 26;
- wins: 10 vs 15;
- win percentage: 38% vs 58%;
- losses: 10 vs 5;
- draws: 6 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 6;
- losses: 5 vs 2;
- draws: 1 vs 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.19, the guests - 1.42;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.6;
- both teams scored: overall - 24; at the home team's field - 10.
Statistics: NY Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union
- average total in the tournament: 3 vs 2.65;
- average total goals scored: 1.58 vs 1.69;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.81 vs 0.69;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.77 vs 1;
- NY Red Bulls: average total at home in the tournament - 2.54;
- Philadelphia Union: average total away in the tournament - 1.17;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 2.25) vs 1.5 (away - 0.5).
- NY Red Bulls have scored under 1.5 goals in 15 of last 16 games against Philadelphia Union.
- NY Red Bulls have scored under 1.5 goals in last 14 games against Philadelphia Union (MLS).
- NY Red Bulls have scored under 1.5 goals in last 7 home games against Philadelphia Union (MLS).
Prediction on corners
NY Red Bulls: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4; at home field - 3.77;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.8; at home field - 3.
Philadelphia Union: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.38, away - 5.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.5; away - 3.5.
- Under 9.5 corners in 8 of last 9 NY Red Bulls home games.
- Under 9.5 corners in 6 of last 7 NY Red Bulls home games (MLS).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.5 (1.25 for home team and 1.25 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.32 (0.91 for home team and 1.41 for away team).
NY Red Bulls: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.42; at home - 2.31;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; at home - 2.
Philadelphia Union: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.65, away - 3.08;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.3; away - 4.75.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 48;
- both teams scored all-time - 24 times;
- on the home team’s field - 10 times.
Statistics: NY Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union
- number of matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 26;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 15 vs 14;
- number of BTTS matches for NY Red Bulls at home - 9 (69%);
- number of BTTS matches for Philadelphia Union away - 5 (42%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for NY Red Bulls at home - 4 (100%);
- BTTS matches for Philadelphia Union away - 1 (25%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
We anticipate a tightly contested match with both teams focusing on defense, as trends suggest low-scoring outcomes in their head-to-head encounters. It's important to note that the last match saw a high score, but replicating that will be challenging. New York will play at home and will be extremely cautious not to repeat their cup mistakes. Philadelphia, on the other hand, are consistently strong defensively and rarely falter. We recommend betting on under 2.5 goals as we expect a defensive battle.
Betting Tips: NY Red Bulls - Philadelphia Union
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