Major League Soccer WON 2–3
Mon, Aug 17 · 00:00 · Yankee Stadium
New York City FC Home
VS
Philadelphia Union Away
New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union — Major League Soccer
Tipster's pick New York City or P. Union
Value Fair · 2/5
Odds 1.28 Odds via Bet365
Our estimate75%
This price needs78%
Expert analysis

Head to Head Record Signals Likely Winner

The last ten meetings between New York City FC and Philadelphia Union produced no draws at all. New York City FC have scored at a higher rate in home games this season while Philadelphia Union maintain steady output away from home. Both sides show mixed recent results with wins scattered through longer sequences of inconsistent form. Head to head patterns also feature over two and a half goals in seven of those ten prior games. Injuries have removed some squad depth for each team yet their main attacking options stay available. The two clubs average similar goals scored and conceded per match overall. These elements together point toward an outcome where one side claims the points.

AcePredictor Analysis by AcePredictor 73% win rate
Result
2–3 WON

Our pick “New York City or P. Union” at odds 1.28 won — final score 2–3.

League table position
# Team PWDLPts
6 FCC FC Cincinnati 19 7 6 6 27
7 NEW New York City FC ▲ 18 7 5 6 26
8 NEW New York Red Bulls 19 7 4 8 25
9 DCU DC United 19 5 9 5 24
10 ORL Orlando City SC 19 6 3 10 21
11 COL Columbus Crew 19 5 5 9 20
12 TOR Toronto FC 19 4 8 7 20
13 CFM CF Montreal 19 4 5 10 17
14 PHI Philadelphia Union ▲ 18 4 4 10 16
15 ATL Atlanta United FC 19 4 3 12 15
Recent form · last 5 finished matches
New York City FC WDWLL
W vs Chicago Fire 3–1 Jul 25
D vs Toronto FC 1–1 Jul 31
W vs Santos Laguna 2–0 Aug 6
L @ Cruz Azul 1–2 Aug 9
L vs Necaxa 1–2 Aug 13
Philadelphia Union WWLWL
W vs Seattle Sounders 1–0 Jul 25
W vs Atlanta United FC 3–2 Aug 1
L @ Cruz Azul 0–1 Aug 7
W vs Necaxa 3–1 Aug 9
L vs Santos Laguna 0–2 Aug 13
Goals trend · last 5 matches
New York City FC
Scored 1.6 avg
3 1 2 1 1
Conceded 1.2 avg
1 1 0 2 2
Philadelphia Union
Scored 1.4 avg
1 3 0 3 0
Conceded 1.2 avg
0 2 1 1 2
Head-to-head · last meetings
4 New York City FC
0 Draws
6 Philadelphia Union
Mar 2026 Philadelphia Union 1–2 New York City FC New York City FC
Nov 2025 Philadelphia Union 0–1 New York City FC New York City FC
Oct 2025 Philadelphia Union 1–0 New York City FC Philadelphia Union
Apr 2025 New York City FC 1–0 Philadelphia Union New York City FC
Sep 2024 New York City FC 1–5 Philadelphia Union Philadelphia Union

Over 2.5 goals in 7 of the last 10 meetings.

Confirmed lineups
New York City FC 4-2-3-1
  • 49 Matthew Freese G
  • 24 Tayvon Gray D
  • 23 Max Murray D
  • 6 James Sands D
  • 2 Nico Cavallo D
  • 32 Jonathan Shore M
  • 55 Keaton Parks M
  • 26 Agustin Ojeda M
  • 8 Andrés Perea M
  • 9 Bénie Traoré M
  • 20 Luighi Hanri F
Bench Tomás Romero, Mitja Ilenič, Raul Gustavo, Kevin O'Toole, Máximo Carrizo, El Hadij Samb, Kevin Pierre, Talles Magno, Malachi Jones

Pascal Jansen

Philadelphia Union 4-4-2
  • 18 Andre Blake G
  • 39 Frankie Westfield D
  • 44 Neil Pierre D
  • 26 Nathan Harriel D
  • 27 Kai Wagner D
  • 6 Cavan Sullivan M
  • 4 Jovan Lukić M
  • 21 Danley Jean Jacques M
  • 19 Indiana Vassilev M
  • 10 Milan Iloski F
  • 9 Bruno Damiani F
Bench Andrew Rick, Japhet Sery Larsen, Alejandro Bedoya, Agustin Anello, Quinn Sullivan, Jesus Bueno, Ben Bender, Jeremy Rafanello, Ezekiel Alladoh

Ryan Richter

Team news · injuries & suspensions
New York City FC
  • OUT D. Baiera Knee Injury
  • OUT A. Farnos Injury
  • OUT A. Martinez Knee Injury
  • OUT N. Mercau Yellow Cards
  • OUT M. Moralez Knee Injury
  • OUT A. O'Neill Ankle Injury
  • OUT Thiago Martins Leg Injury
  • OUT K. Trewin Ankle Injury
  • OUT H. Wolf Leg Injury
  • OUT D. Baiera Knee Injury
  • OUT A. Farnos Injury
  • OUT A. Martinez Knee Injury
  • OUT N. Mercau Yellow Cards
  • OUT M. Moralez Knee Injury
  • OUT A. O'Neill Ankle Injury
  • OUT Thiago Martins Leg Injury
  • OUT K. Trewin Ankle Injury
  • OUT H. Wolf Leg Injury
Philadelphia Union
  • OUT G. Martinez Injury
  • OUT G. Martinez Injury