Philadelphia Union vs Colorado Prediction 26 July 2025
πThe clash between Philadelphia Union and Colorado Rapids promises to be a thrilling encounter in the current MLS season. Philadelphia are in excellent form, sitting third in the standings, and are eager to solidify their playoff spot. The team shows strong performances at home, scoring more than 1.5 goals in their last eight matches. Meanwhile, Colorado Rapids remain hopeful of climbing higher and also boast attacking potential.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 25 August 2024 and ended in a 2-2 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (Philadelphia Union were the hosts):
- possession percentage: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 7;
- fouls: 4 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 9 vs 4.
πAnalytical review of past official encounters between Philadelphia Union and Colorado Rapids:
- 16 matches played;
- home victories - 5, away victories - 5, draws - 6;
- goals scored (home/away) - 28 to 24;
- average total goals per match - 3.25.
Head-to-head statistics Philadelphia Union - Colorado
Philadelphia Union Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the MLS, with Houston Dynamo hosting Philadelphia Union. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here's the match statistics (Philadelphia Union vs Houston Dynamo):
- possession: 39% vs 61%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 25 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
Philadelphia Union are delivering consistent performances both at home and on the road. Currently sitting third in the league standings, their strong defensive play has been key, conceding an average of just 0.96 goals per match. The attack has also been impressive, averaging 1.3 goals per game over the last ten outings. The team's style is built on ball control with quick transitions from defense to attack, allowing them to create dangerous opportunities in front of the opponent's goal.
Match Results: Philadelphia Union
Colorado Rapids Team Overview
The away side played their last official match on in the MLS, with the Seattle Sounders hosting the Colorado Rapids. The game ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders):
- possession: 43% vs 57%;
- corners: 7 vs 3;
- fouls: 11 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 4;
- shots on target: 8 vs 8.
Colorado Rapids struggle to pick up points on the road, but that doesn't stop them from maintaining a fighting spirit and taking every chance to attack their opponents. Despite sitting in seventh place in the standings, their offense remains one of the most prolific among the league's mid-table teams, averaging 1.25 goals per game this season. However, their defense remains a concern, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match.
Match Results: Colorado Rapids
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Philadelphia Union
π The club couldn't get past Houston Dynamo in their last match, finishing 1-1. It's important to make adjustments and move forward-nothing catastrophic happened. Philadelphia have a certain balance, and there's strength in that. Against Houston, they managed just two shots on target but still found the back of the net. Perhaps more effort is needed from Thai Baribo, but the Israeli is still regaining form after an injury.
β½οΈ Let's highlight Alejandro Bedoya. The midfielder scored his first goal of the season against Houston Dynamo. At 38 years old.
π There are no new injuries within the squad.
Colorado Rapids
π Colorado Rapids are definitely capable of building momentum. In their latest fixture, they managed a draw against the formidable Seattle, and they did it on the road (3-3). It was a fantastic comeback story. Yes, you heard that right-Rapids were trailing by three goals and clawed back within 25 minutes. This match was all about mistakes and their heroic overcoming. A lot of energy was undoubtedly spent.
β½οΈ One standout player in the club is Djordje Mihailovic. The midfielder is putting up phenomenal numbers: he's got 9 goals and 7 assists to his name.
π No significant losses.
Prediction for the 1st half
First Half Statistics: Philadelphia Union (Home) vs Colorado Rapids (Away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 11;
- Number of wins: 8 (66.67%) vs 3 (27.27%);
- Number of losses: 2 (16.67%) vs 6 (54.55%);
- Number of draws: 2 (16.67%) vs 2 (18.18%);
- Average total goals scored: 1.5 vs 1.45;
- Average total goals conceded: 0.42 vs 0.91.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 5;
- Number of losses: 1 vs 5;
- Number of draws: 5 vs 0;
- Average first half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.3) vs 1.4 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.6).
- Philadelphia Union scored in the 1st half in 9 of last 10 home games.
- Philadelphia Union scored in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 home games (MLS).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 16;
- home team wins - 5, away team wins - 5, draws - 6.
Statistics: Philadelphia Union vs Colorado Rapids
- matches played in the tournament: 24 vs 24;
- wins: 14 vs 8;
- win percentage: 58% vs 33%;
- losses: 5 vs 10;
- draws: 5 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 3;
- losses: 2 vs 5;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
- Philadelphia Union have not lost in 10 of last 11 games against Colorado Rapids.
- Philadelphia Union have not lost in 8 of last 9 games against Colorado Rapids (MLS).
- Philadelphia Union have not lost in last 7 home games against Colorado Rapids.
- Philadelphia Union have not lost in 16 of last 18 games.
- Philadelphia Union have not lost in last 12 home games.
- Philadelphia Union have not lost in last 10 home games (MLS).
- Colorado Rapids have not won in last 8 away games (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.75, the guests - 1.5;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.25;
- both teams scored: overall - 13; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: Philadelphia Union vs Colorado Rapids
- average total in the tournament: 2.63 vs 2.75;
- average total goals scored: 1.67 vs 1.25;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.71 vs 0.58;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.96 vs 0.67;
- Philadelphia Union: average total at home in the tournament - 2.17;
- Colorado Rapids: average total away in the tournament - 1.18;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 2.25) vs 1.4 (away - 1.75).
- Colorado Rapids have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games against Philadelphia Union (MLS).
Prediction on corners
Philadelphia Union: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.25; at home field - 7;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.7; at home field - 8.25.
Colorado Rapids: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.83, away - 3.55;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.3; away - 3.
- Over 9.5 corners in last 5 Philadelphia Union home games (MLS).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 1.38 (0.69 for home team and 0.69 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.45 (0.78 for home team and 1.67 for away team).
Philadelphia Union: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.71; at home - 2.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.4; at home - 3.
Colorado Rapids: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.96, away - 2.36;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.6; away - 2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 16;
- both teams scored all-time - 13 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 7 times.
Statistics: Philadelphia Union vs Colorado Rapids
- number of matches played in the tournament: 24 vs 24;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 10;
- number of BTTS matches for Philadelphia Union at home - 7 (58%);
- number of BTTS matches for Colorado Rapids away - 6 (55%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Philadelphia Union at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Colorado Rapids away - 3 (75%).
- Philadelphia Union have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 home games.
β Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and their past encounters, an active exchange of attacks with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities is to be expected. Given the fact that the previous match ended with a high score and the trend of both teams to score, betting on both sides finding the net again seems like a well-founded prediction. The clubs are in a good emotional state, which might aid in capitalizing on their chances.
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