D.C. United vs Philadelphia Union Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

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

D.C. United clash with Philadelphia Union at Audi Field, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 21 February.

We’re a big fan of Philadelphia at odds of +108 to defeat United, with this Full-Time Result bet standing out. There’s a nice return that could be landed and we think a win might happen.

D.C. United played out a 1-1 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Mercedes-Benz Stadium against Atlanta United. The Black-and-Red managed five shots on target and had 51% possession, while Gabriel Pirani registered the goal.

Philadelphia Union suffered a 1–0 home defeat to New York City FC at Subaru Park in the Eastern Conference Semifinals last time out. Bradley Carnell's team had 50% of possession and four shots on goal.

Three days ago, Philadelphia visited Trinidad and Tobago Premier Football League side Defence Force in the CONCACAF Champions Cup and won 5-0.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Philadelphia have racked up three straight victories over United. In their last encounter, visitors Philadelphia secured a 6-0 win at Audi Field. The past 10 meetings between these sides have resulted in seven Philadelphia victories and one United win. There have also been two draws.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
18	D.C. United	15	4	6	5	21	25	-4	21:25	18
30	Philadelphia	15	1	4	10	18	30	-12	18:30	7

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1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 7.1 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal. United have had 41.4% possession and 3.4 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.1 goals from 9.0 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal, while earning 7.0 corners.

Top scorers Gabriel Pirani and Jackson Hopkins have found the net 3 times, with Christian Benteke getting 2. Christian Benteke is the top assists maker on 2.

Philadelphia have 7 victories and 3 defeats, with an average of 10.2 attempts, 4.6 shots on goal and 2.2 goals. The Union average 46.7% possession, 6.0 corners in their favour and 5.0 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 4.5 shots on goal and 7.8 attempts.

Bruno Damiani has top scored with 4, while Tai Baribo, Indiana Vassilev and Milan Iloski are next on 3. Milan Iloski is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 5.

Confirmed Lineups

D.C. United confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Sean Johnson (GK), Silvan Hefti, Lucas Bartlett, Kye Rowles, Keisuke Kurokawa, Jackson Hopkins, Matti Peltola, Brandon Servania, Peglow, Tai Baribo, Gabriel Pirani.

Philadelphia Union confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Andre Blake (GK), Nathan Harriel, Olwethu Makhanya, Japhet Sery Larsen, Finn Sundstrom, Indiana Vassilev, Danley Jean Jacques, Jesus Bueno, Milan Iloski, Ezekiel Alladoh, Bruno Damiani.

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

Get the edge with our D.C. United vs Philadelphia Union betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, corners market forecast, key player props and an expert-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

Philadelphia can land a return and we’ll confidently wager them for this MLS game. The odds of +108 look appealing when it comes to this pick, with a confident bet being made.

Current team news and the latest form provide useful pieces of information when it comes to making MLS recommendations. It’s also vital to have access to all available stats so that we make the most informed football picks.

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 on the road.
• United have lost 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• United have lost 12 of their last 20 games.
• United have lost their last 2 games at home.
• United have lost their last 3 games against Philadelphia.

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 48.1% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Philadelphia To Win @ +108 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

United 1 - 2 Philadelphia

We’re going for Philadelphia at +600 to secure a 2-1 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Indiana Vassilev to Score +420

Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia) has scored two goals in his past five MLS games away from home. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +420 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Indiana Vassilev Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+420

First

+1050

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -125

All of the past five Philadelphia games have seen the 9.5 Total Corners line covered, with an average of 10.80 corners in the last five United matches. The two sides should be capable of covering the line when it comes to Total Corners and odds of -125 are available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

United

Total

10.40 3.40 7.00

Home

9.00 3.90 5.10

Away

10.10 3.50 6.60

Philadelphia

Total

11.00 6.00 5.00

Home

11.80 7.60 4.20

Away

8.10 4.10 4.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-125

Under 9.5

-114

United Corners

Over 4.5

+115

Under 4.5

-164

Philadelphia Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-143

Most Corners

1

+160

X

+650

2

-156

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D.C. United vs Philadelphia Union Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Full-Time Result odds of +114 suggest that Philadelphia Union are likely victors and there’s a 47% probability that the favourites win this MLS clash. D.C. United are the +215 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

There are different ways to bet on Philadelphia winning and that includes the -119 about them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. It also means that if they draw with United, you get half stakes refunded.

Under and Over 2.5 Goals bettors are able to get odds which are similar for the Total Goals market. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -159.

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Full-Time Result

1

+215

X

+260

2

+114

Half-Time Result

1

+255

X

+132

2

+170

Double Chance

1X

-147

12

-357

X2

-286

Draw No Bet

1

+125

2

-182

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-110

2 Hcp -0.25

-119

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-103

Over 2.5

-122

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-159

No

+112

Favourite Tai Baribo is +550 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Tai Baribo (United)

First

+210

Anytime

+550

Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia)

First

+220

Anytime

+525

Louis Munteanu (United)

First

+220

Anytime

+550

Milan Iloski (Philadelphia)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Gabriel Pirani (United)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Jared Stroud (United)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Caden Clark (United)

First

+420

Anytime

+1100

Jovan Lukić (Philadelphia)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Brandon Servania (United)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Conner Antley (United)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Stats: MLS matches only
United haven’t tasted victory in ten consecutive matches at Audi Field. The Black-and-Red have managed six losses and four draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 0.60 goals per game and conceding 2.40.

Philadelphia have clocked up five losses, four wins and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

The past meeting at Audi Field saw Philadelphia defeat United 6-0. The previous 8 H2H meetings at Audi Field have ended in five Philadelphia victories, two draws and a solitary win for United.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
D.C. United Home Stats		0-4-6	3.00	0.60	2.40	3	7	5	5
Philadelphia Union Away Stats		4-1-5	2.50	1.20	1.30	3	7	1	9

• 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

Check the United vs Philadelphia team news before you place your bets. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups along with the latest injury developments.

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