D.C. United vs Philadelphia Union Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Sep 2025

MLS Betting Preview: D.C. United vs Philadelphia Union

D.C. United host Philadelphia Union in this MLS encounter at Audi Field, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 27 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’re Confident Union Can Seal the Win

The outstanding wager can be found on the Full-Time Result market where Philadelphia are currently trading at -105. We believe the visitors will get the better of United and this looks like a value pick.

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7 Victories for Union in Previous 10 H2H Matches

D.C. United were beaten last game and this was on the road at Chase Stadium. Inter Miami claimed a 3-2 victory. The Black-and-Red had just 39% possession and recorded six shots on target, while Christian Benteke and Jacob Murrell scored one goal each.

Philadelphia Union claimed a 1-0 home victory over New England Revolution at Subaru Park in their previous game. Bradley Carnell's men had 53% possession and managed three shots on goal, with Bruno Damiani scoring the winner in the 71st minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Philadelphia are bidding for a third successive victory against United, having previously claimed home wins of 3-0 and 4-0 at Subaru Park. The previous 10 H2H games have ended in seven Philadelphia victories, two draws and a solitary win for United.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Philadelphia	31	18	6	7	50	33	17	50:33	60
28	D.C. United	31	5	10	16	29	58	-29	29:58	25

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United have 1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 6.9 attempts. The Black-and-Red have averaged 39.8% possession and 3.2 corners per match, conceding 1.9 goals and 6.2 corners from 5.3 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts.

Gabriel Pirani is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Christian Benteke and Jackson Hopkins both have 3. Christian Benteke is the leading assists maker on 2.

Philadelphia have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.5 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts. Bradley Carnell's side have averaged 49.7% possession, 5.4 corners awarded and 4.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 7.7 attempts.

Bruno Damiani and Tai Baribo have scored 3 goals, followed by Indiana Vassilev with 2. Milan Iloski and Kai Wagner have clocked up 3 assists each in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

D.C. United predicted lineup (4-3-3): Luis Barraza (GK), Conner Antley, Lucas Bartlett, Kye Rowles, David Schnegg, Gabriel Pirani, Brandon Servania, Jackson Hopkins, Aaron Herrera, Christian Benteke, Peglow.

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

D.C. United vs Philadelphia Union Prediction & Betting Tips

This D.C. United vs Philadelphia Union betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks, corners analysis and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

It’s great to get a value price of -105 for an away win in this MLS clash. Philadelphia are expected to be superior and this could be the best route to achieving a payout.

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Key D.C. United vs Philadelphia Union league stats:

• Philadelphia have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Philadelphia have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• United have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• United have lost 11 of their last 20 games.
• United have lost their last 2 games against Philadelphia.

Union to Win Probability

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 51.3% likelihood of our pick winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

United 1 - 2 Philadelphia

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Philadelphia to win 2-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +700 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mikael Uhre Over 0.5 Shots On Target -139

Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia) is available at -139 to finish with a minimum of one shot on goal. He stands out as a value pick when it comes to Shots on Target, with the recommendation being to wager this player prop pick.

Latest Mikael Uhre Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+260

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-128

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Indiana Vassilev to Score +370

Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia) has scored two goals in his past eight MLS games. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +370.

Latest Indiana Vassilev Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+370

First

+1000

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-204

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Corners Prediction

Philadelphia Under 5.5 Corners -139

In their past seven away games, Philadelphia have not covered the 5.5 corners line. The Philadelphia Team Corners line looks too big and we’re happy to go under this number at odds of -139.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

United

Total

9.40 3.20 6.20

Home

8.50 3.90 4.60

Away

9.40 3.10 6.30

Philadelphia

Total

9.80 5.40 4.40

Home

11.60 7.40 4.20

Away

8.20 4.70 3.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-132

Under 9.5

-108

United Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-156

Philadelphia Corners

Over 5.5

-102

Under 5.5

-139

Most Corners

1

+160

X

+600

2

-154

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D.C. United 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 Giving Union Plenty of Respect

With the bookies giving them a 51% probability of winning, Philadelphia Union might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are -105 when it comes to triumphing in this MLS clash. At +255, D.C. United are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

If you’re feeling confident of a win for Philadelphia, the Asian Handicap -0.5 option is priced at -104. You might instead think that United +0.5 at -119 is more appealing and the draw is included here.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -161 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+255

X

+275

2

-105

Half-Time Result

1

+290

X

+140

2

+143

Double Chance

1X

-123

12

-370

X2

-345

Draw No Bet

1

+155

2

-217

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-119

2 Hcp -0.5

-104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+110

Over 2.5

-139

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-161

No

+115

Christian Benteke Favourite to Find the Net First

Christian Benteke is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +450. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +145.

Christian Benteke (United)

First

+145

Anytime

+450

Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia)

First

+200

Anytime

+525

Milan Iloski (Philadelphia)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Chris Donovan (Philadelphia)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Gabriel Pirani (United)

First

+290

Anytime

+800

Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia)

First

+370

Anytime

+1000

Hosei Kijima (United)

First

+380

Anytime

+1050

Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia)

First

+420

Anytime

+1100

Caden Clark (United)

First

+430

Anytime

+1150

Jovan Lukić (Philadelphia)

First

+475

Anytime

+1300

Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Lukas MacNaughton (United)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Brandon Servania (United)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Milan Iloski (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+160

Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+116

Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-128

Chris Donovan (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-116

Gabriel Pirani (United)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-133

Hosei Kijima (United)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-200

Christian Benteke (United)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-204

Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-204

Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-213

Caden Clark (United)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-217

Jovan Lukić (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-286

Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-417

Brandon Servania (United)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-556

Lukas MacNaughton (United)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-588

Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-476

United Struggling to Land Victories on Home Soil

United have not triumphed at Audi Field in nine straight matches. Rene Weiler's men have five draws, four defeats and one win in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

Philadelphia have collected four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 0.60 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

The most recent Audi Field meeting saw United draw 2-2 with Philadelphia. The past 7 H2H meetings at Audi Field have resulted in four Philadelphia wins, two draws and one United success.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
D.C. United Home Stats		1-5-4	2.60	0.80	1.80	3	7	6	4
Philadelphia Union Away Stats		4-2-4	1.80	0.60	1.20	2	8	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

D.C. United vs Philadelphia Union Lineups & Team News

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