New-York City vs Philadelphia Union Prediction 16 August 2026
🔊 In this MLS regular season match, New York City take on Philadelphia Union. Both sides are capable of making an impact in attack. And, despite their mixed recent results, the match could turn out to be extremely interesting. The suspense may last right up to the final minutes.
Head-to-Head
📊 The last meeting between these two sides took place on 2 March. New York played away and won 2:1. Looking at the last 5 head-to-head meetings, Philadelphia hold a slight advantage (3:2 in wins).
Head-to-head statistics New-York City - Philadelphia Union
New-York City Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Leagues Cup tournament (home team - New-York City, away team - Necaxa). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (New-York City vs Necaxa):
- ball possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 5;
- fouls: 4 vs 2;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 1 vs 4.
At the moment, New York sit 5th in the Eastern Conference standings. The overall situation is fairly favorable. But when it comes to international matches, there are difficulties. They recently lost to Necaxa (1:2). Before that, they suffered a defeat against Cruz Azul (1:2). Things are not going well against Mexican opponents. And the problems are primarily in defense. Going back to the MLS statistics specifically, New York have scored 31 goals in 18 matches - a decent enough metric for the current situation. They are conceding just under 1.5 goals per match. At home, you can play on a win.
Match Results: New-York City
Philadelphia Union Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Leagues Cup tournament (home team - Philadelphia Union, away - Santos Laguna). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:2.
Here are the match stats (Philadelphia Union vs Santos Laguna):
- ball possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 6;
- fouls: 6 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
In the upcoming match, Philadelphia cannot be considered a clear favourite. Especially given the context - they are the 13th team in the Eastern Conference. Results have not been entirely stable. There have been defeats to Mexican clubs. Recently they lost to Santos Laguna (0:2). However, their most recent MLS match, against Atlanta, ended in a win (3:2). It is hard to call this side a sharp attacking team. But in the context of vertical football, which is relevant in practically any match in this tournament, chances are created on a consistent basis. 25 goals in 18 matches. Around 1.5 per game. That is a decent figure, which can give some hope here as well.
Match Results: Philadelphia Union
Prediction for the 1st half
First Half Statistics: New-York City (Home) vs Philadelphia Union (Away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 9;
- Number of wins: 5 (50%) vs 2 (22.22%);
- Number of losses: 1 (10%) vs 6 (66.67%);
- Number of draws: 4 (40%) vs 1 (11.11%);
- Average total goals scored: 2 vs 2;
- Average total goals conceded: 0.6 vs 1.33.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 3;
- Number of losses: 1 vs 4;
- Number of draws: 5 vs 3;
- Average first half total: 1.4 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.5) vs 1.9 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 1).
- New-York City scored in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.38, the guests - 1.48;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.86;
- both teams scored: overall - 19; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: New-York City vs Philadelphia Union
- average total in the tournament: 3.06 vs 3.22;
- average total goals scored: 1.72 vs 1.39;
- average total in the 1st half: 1 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.72 vs 0.89;
- New-York City: average total at home in the tournament - 2.3;
- Philadelphia Union: average total away in the tournament - 1.67;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.75) vs 1.9 (away - 2).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 New-York City games against Philadelphia Union (MLS).
Prediction on corners
New-York City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.28; at home field - 3.9;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home field - 2.25.
Philadelphia Union: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.33, away - 4.89;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.3; away - 5.75.
- Philadelphia Union have taken over 3.5 corners in last 6 games against New-York City (MLS).
- Philadelphia Union have taken over 3.5 corners in last 6 games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 29;
- both teams scored all-time - 19 times;
- on the home team’s field - 9 times.
Statistics: New-York City vs Philadelphia Union
- number of matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 12;
- number of BTTS matches for New-York City at home - 7 (70%);
- number of BTTS matches for Philadelphia Union away - 7 (78%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for New-York City at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Philadelphia Union away - 3 (75%).
- New-York City have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games.
- New-York City have scored and conceded in last 5 games (MLS).
- Philadelphia Union have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 away games.
- Philadelphia Union have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 away games (MLS).
- Philadelphia Union have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (MLS).
⭐ Editor's Pick
Two sides meet, both of which have been struggling defensively of late. A clean sheet from either team seems unlikely. That said, both sides will probably keep things fairly tight. Philadelphia can play in a vertical style. But they come into this with a very packed schedule of international matches behind them. The same can be said about New York. As a rule, these two tend not to produce high-scoring games against each other. Our editors expect this match to finish 2:1. A solid option here is a bet on Both Teams to Score (Yes).
No comments
Betting Tips: New-York City - Philadelphia Union
in 6 of last 7 home games against Philadelphia Union.
in 9 of last 10 away games.in 8 of last 9 away games (MLS).in 21 of last 22 New-York City home games.in 18 of last 19 New-York City home games (MLS).in last 7 New-York City games.in last 5 New-York City games (MLS).in last 9 Philadelphia Union away games.in last 8 Philadelphia Union away games (MLS).in 6 of last 7 Philadelphia Union games (MLS).in 17 of last 18 New-York City games against Philadelphia Union.in 6 of last 7 New-York City home games against Philadelphia Union.in last 14 New-York City games.in last 9 New-York City games (MLS).in 6 of last 7 New-York City home games (MLS).in last 5 New-York City home games.
Comparison of Teams Stats
Other predictions
