Charlotte FC vs Philadelphia Union Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Charlotte FC vs Philadelphia Union

Charlotte FC host league leaders Philadelphia Union in this MLS clash at Bank of America Stadium, with kick-off set for 18:00 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We Predict a Tight Affair

When Philadelphia clash against Charlotte, we will take the former at -147 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With our stake divided between 0 and +0.5, the visitors look as though they can land a return by swerving defeat.

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Union Beat Charlotte in Pair’s Previous Clash

Charlotte FC won last time out by a 1-0 scoreline. It was on their travels against D.C. United at Audi Field. The Crown enjoyed a remarkable 72% of possession and had five shots on target, with Wilfried Zaha netting the winner in the 33rd minute.

Top-of-the-table Philadelphia Union beat New York City FC in their previous game, making it three straight victories. It was a 1-0 home win at Subaru Park. Bradley Carnell's team recorded 40% possession and had six shots on goal, with Mikael Uhre firing the winner shortly before half-time.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Philadelphia had the upper hand in the previous clash between these sides. At Subaru Park, they recorded a 2-1 home victory over Charlotte. The previous 7 H2H games have ended in three Philadelphia victories, two draws and two Charlotte wins.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Philadelphia	33	20	6	7	57	33	24	57:33	66
8	Charlotte FC	33	18	2	13	53	46	7	53:46	56

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Charlotte have 8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 1.5 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 5.4 attempts. The North Carolina side have averaged 48.0% possession and 3.6 corners per match, conceding 0.9 goals and 5.2 corners from 5.4 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts.

Idan Toklomati leads the way with 7 goals, while Wilfried Zaha and Kerwin Vargas have 4 and 2 respectively. The top assist makers are Kerwin Vargas, Brandt Bronico and Ashley Westwood, all of whom have 2 on the board.

Philadelphia have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.8 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. There’s been an average of 47.0% possession, 5.2 corners taken and 4.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 7.7 attempts.

Mikael Uhre is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Bruno Damiani and Indiana Vassilev both have 3. Milan Iloski has had 4 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Charlotte FC predicted lineup (4-3-3): Kristijan Kahlina (GK), Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, Adilson Malanda, Tim Ream, Nathan Byrne, Ashley Westwood, Brandt Bronico, Djibril Diani, Wilfried Zaha, Idan Toklomati, Kerwin Vargas.

Philadelphia Union predicted lineup (4-4-2): Andre Blake (GK), Nathan Harriel, Jakob Glesnes, Olwethu Makhanya, Kai Wagner, Milan Iloski, Danley Jean Jacques, Jovan Lukic, Indiana Vassilev, Mikael Uhre, Bruno Damiani.

Charlotte FC vs Philadelphia Union Prediction & Betting Tips

Approach Charlotte FC vs Philadelphia Union fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, best corners advice, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

Wager on Philadelphia +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at -147 for this MLS game. We’re keen on their prospects of outperforming their match winner price and this wager looks like good value.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest MLS stats.

Key Charlotte FC vs Philadelphia Union league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Philadelphia in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Philadelphia in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Philadelphia in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Charlotte in 5 of their last 7 games against Philadelphia.

Union +0.25 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 59.5% chance of winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Philadelphia Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -147 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Charlotte 1 - 2 Philadelphia

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Philadelphia winning 2-1. Odds of +750 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Wilfried Zaha Over 0.5 Shots On Target -149

Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte) can be wagered at -149 to have at least one shot on goal. For those wanting to wager on Shots on Target, this player looks really appealing at the odds.

Latest Wilfried Zaha Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+195

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-105

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Indiana Vassilev to Score +420

Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia) has scored two goals in his past four MLS games on the road. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +420.

Latest Indiana Vassilev Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+420

First

+1200

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-286

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Corners Prediction

Philadelphia Over 4.5 Corners -130

Philadelphia have had over 4.5 corners in two straight games, with Charlotte conceding over 4.5 corners in their past four home games. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Team Corners and you can get -130 that Philadelphia go over the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Charlotte

Total

8.80 3.60 5.20

Home

9.10 4.10 5.00

Away

8.80 4.00 4.80

Philadelphia

Total

9.40 5.20 4.20

Home

12.30 8.10 4.20

Away

7.90 4.60 3.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-154

Under 8.5

+107

Charlotte Corners

Over 3.5

-167

Under 3.5

+117

Philadelphia Corners

Over 4.5

-130

Under 4.5

-110

Most Corners

1

+135

X

+575

2

-128

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Charlotte FC vs Philadelphia Union Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Expecting Close Encounter

The latest Full-Time Result betting odds show that Charlotte FC are +148 for a MLS victory, while Philadelphia Union are +150. The draw is trading at +280 should you think the game will end all square.

You can take advantage of the Draw No Bet market if you want a less-risky option. Going down this route means you can back Charlotte at -118 or instead go for Philadelphia at -115.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -192.

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Full-Time Result

1

+148

X

+280

2

+150

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

+143

2

+195

Double Chance

1X

-200

12

-385

X2

-192

Draw No Bet

1

-118

2

-115

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+117

2 Hcp +0.25

-147

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+130

Over 2.5

-164

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-192

No

+138

Tai Baribo is the First Goalscorer Favourite

You will find Tai Baribo at +420 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +145 that he finds the net at anytime.

Tai Baribo (Philadelphia)

First

+145

Anytime

+420

Idan Giorno (Duplicate with 1030254898 Idan Toklomati) (Charlotte)

First

+175

Anytime

+500

Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte)

First

+195

Anytime

+600

Pep Biel (Charlotte)

First

+200

Anytime

+550

Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Milan Iloski (Philadelphia)

First

+260

Anytime

+750

Chris Donovan (Philadelphia)

First

+290

Anytime

+800

Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia)

First

+420

Anytime

+1200

Brandt Bronico (Charlotte)

First

+420

Anytime

+1200

Eryk Williamson (Charlotte)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Djibril Diani (Charlotte)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Jovan Lukić (Philadelphia)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Tai Baribo (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

+150

Idan Giorno (Duplicate with 1030254898 Idan Toklomati) (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

+105

Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-105

Pep Biel (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-108

Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-114

Milan Iloski (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-122

Chris Donovan (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-172

Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-185

Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-217

Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-286

Brandt Bronico (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Eryk Williamson (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-345

Jovan Lukić (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-385

Djibril Diani (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-417

Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-588

Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-625

Seven Wins for Charlotte in Past Ten Home Games

Charlotte have finished with seven wins, two losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Philadelphia have racked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

When previously meeting at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte and Philadelphia played out a 0-0 draw. In the previous 3 meetings at Bank of America Stadium, it’s been two draws and a victory for Charlotte.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Charlotte FC Home Stats		7-1-2	3.10	1.80	1.30	6	4	5	5
Philadelphia Union Away Stats		4-2-4	2.30	1.10	1.20	3	7	2	8

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Charlotte FC vs Philadelphia Union Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the Charlotte vs Philadelphia team news before betting. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS together with updated injury news.

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