New York City vs Philadelphia Union Prediction & Preview
MLS (USA) · Aug 16, 2026 · kickoff 22:00 UTC · model-based analysis by GoalSoon
MLS (USA)
New York City vs Philadelphia Union
Model pick: New York City (42%)
Goals: Over 2.5
BTTS: Yes
📊 Match Prediction
Win probabilities from our own Poisson statistical model (attack & defence ratings, home advantage, expected goals):
Expected goals: 1.36 – 1.27
Total goals: 2.6
Over 2.5: 50%
Both teams score: 58%
⚔️ Head-to-Head Form & Stats
| New York City | Philadelphia Union |
|---|
| League position | #8 (19 pts) | #15 (7 pts) |
| Goals scored / conceded per game* | 2.4 / 1.6 | 1.7 / 2.7 |
| Win rate this season* | 38% | 11% |
| Last 5 goals for / against | 1.8 / 1.8 | 2.0 / 1.0 |
*New York City shown at home, Philadelphia Union shown away — the split that matters for this fixture.
🔥 Recent Form
New York City — last 5
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At home: keeps a clean sheet 32% of the time; 59% of home games go over 2.5.
Philadelphia Union — last 5
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On the road: clean sheet 22% of the time; 56% of away games go over 2.5.
📈 Key Stats & Trends
| Trend | New York City (home) | Philadelphia Union (away) |
|---|
| This season record | 3-2-3 in 8 (2.4 / 1.6 goals per game) | 1-1-7 in 9 (1.7 / 2.7 goals per game) |
| Clean sheet rate | 32% | 22% |
| Both teams scored | 59% | 55% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 59% | 56% |
| Top scorer | Nicolas Mercau (13) | – |
MLS (USA) — league context this season
Avg goals / game: 2.95
Home wins: 49%
Draws: 25%
Away wins: 26%
Over 2.5: 58%
BTTS: 59%
Use these MLS (USA) averages as a benchmark for the two teams above.
🎲 More Prediction Markets
Derived from the model's expected goals (1.36 vs 1.27):
| Market | Model probability |
|---|
| Most likely scoreline | 1-1 (12%) |
| Double chance — New York City or draw (1X) | 65% |
| Double chance — Philadelphia Union or draw (X2) | 61% |
| Double chance — either team (12) | 74% |
| Over / Under 1.5 goals | 74% / 26% |
| Over / Under 3.5 goals | 27% / 73% |
| New York City clean sheet | 28% |
| Philadelphia Union clean sheet | 26% |
🎯 Our Verdict
New York City is the model's most likely outcome at
42%. New York City are backed at home, where they average 1.9 goals a game. Goals may be harder to come by (50% under 2.5).
The lean on goals is
Over 2.5 and both-teams-to-score
Yes.
These are model probabilities, not guarantees — football is uncertain by design.
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❓ New York City vs Philadelphia Union — FAQ
Who will win New York City vs Philadelphia Union?
Our statistical model makes New York City the most likely result at 42%. Full probabilities: New York City 42%, draw 26%, Philadelphia Union 32%.
Will both teams score in New York City vs Philadelphia Union?
The model gives a 58% chance both teams score, so the lean is 'Yes'.
How many goals in New York City vs Philadelphia Union?
Expected goals are 1.36 for New York City and 1.27 for Philadelphia Union — about 2.6 total, pointing to Over 2.5.
What is the most likely score in New York City vs Philadelphia Union?
The model's single most likely scoreline is 1-1 (12%). Double chance for New York City or draw is 65%.