FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 30 Aug 2025

MLS Betting Preview: FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union

FC Cincinnati host Philadelphia Union in this MLS game at TQL Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 30 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Union Look Value for This Clash

Philadelphia look a nice wager to topple Cincinnati and we can take them at -127 with a +0.25 goal headstart on the Asian Handicap. This means dividing our stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope of a payout.

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Union 4-1 Victors When Teams Met Last

FC Cincinnati were defeated last time out. TQL Stadium saw them beaten at home to New York City FC by a 1-0 scoreline. The Orange and Blue enjoyed 47% possession and six shots on target.

Philadelphia Union won their previous game, beating Chicago Fire at home. It was a 4-0 win at Subaru Park. Bradley Carnell's men were 52% in the possession stakes and managed eight shots on goal, with Tai Baribo, Kai Wagner, Danley Jean Jacques and Milan Iloski on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two sides previously met at Subaru Park, with Philadelphia landing the home victory. Defeating Cincinnati by a 4-1 scoreline. It’s been five Cincinnati victories, two draws and three Philadelphia wins in the previous 10 H2H meetings.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Philadelphia	33	20	6	7	57	33	24	57:33	66
3	FC Cincinnati	33	19	5	9	49	40	9	49:40	62

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Cincinnati have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.6 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. The Ohio side have averaged 47.1% possession and 2.8 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.1 goals from 4.1 shots on goal, 9.1 attempts and 4.5 corners.

Top goalscorer Evander Ferreira has found the net 9 times, with Kevin Denkey, Pavel Bucha and Luca Orellano scoring 2 each. Evander Ferreira is the leading assists maker with 3.

Philadelphia have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals from 10.8 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 48.2% possession, 5.5 corners in their favour and 3.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.7 goals from 7.1 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal.

Tai Baribo has scored 3, followed by Indiana Vassilev, Mikael Uhre and Bruno Damiani with 2 goals apiece. Kai Wagner has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Cincinnati confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Nick Hagglund, Matt Miazga, Lukas Engel, Dominik Marczuk, Ender Echenique, Pavel Bucha, Evander Ferreira, Brian Anunga, Brenner da Silva, Kevin Denkey.

Philadelphia Union confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Andrew Rick (GK), Nathan Harriel, Jakob Glesnes, Olwethu Makhanya, Kai Wagner, Quinn Sullivan, Jovan Lukic, Danley Jean Jacques, Milan Iloski, Tai Baribo, Bruno Damiani.

FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, corners forecast, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

Philadelphia have a good chance of winning this MLS clash and we’ll wager them on the Asian Handicap. Take the visitors at -127 with a +0.25 goal start in then expectation that they can perform well.

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Key FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Philadelphia in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Philadelphia in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 10 of their last 19 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 2 consecutive games at home.

Union +0.25 Probability

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 55.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cincinnati 1 - 2 Philadelphia

One bet that has caught our eye is Philadelphia to claim a 2-1 correct score win. This selection is available at +750 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tai Baribo to Score +175

Tai Baribo (Philadelphia) has managed two goals in his past five MLS matches. We’ll take a chance at +175 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Tai Baribo Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+140

First

+400

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-238

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -149

The 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in seven straight Cincinnati games. There is value when it comes to going under the Total Corners line and this is available at -149.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cincinnati

Total

7.30 2.80 4.50

Home

9.80 4.90 4.90

Away

9.10 4.30 4.80

Philadelphia

Total

8.70 5.50 3.20

Home

11.80 7.30 4.50

Away

8.10 5.00 3.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-115

Under 9.5

-123

Cincinnati Corners

Over 4.5

-109

Under 4.5

-132

Philadelphia Corners

Over 4.5

-141

Under 4.5

-102

Most Corners

1

+123

X

+600

2

-111

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FC Cincinnati 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.

Cincinnati Win on the Cards According to the Bookies

Philadelphia Union are +140 with the bookies to get the better of FC Cincinnati, with the latter having betting odds of +160. If you want to back the draw to be landed in this MLS encounter, this can be wagered at +280.

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 Philadelphia at -127 or instead go for Cincinnati at -106.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -185.

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Full-Time Result

1

+160

X

+280

2

+140

Half-Time Result

1

+215

X

+138

2

+190

Double Chance

1X

-182

12

-385

X2

-213

Draw No Bet

1

-106

2

-127

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-137

2 Hcp -0.25

+110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+128

Over 2.5

-164

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-185

No

+133

Evander Favourite to Score the First Goal

Evander is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +380. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +125.

Evander (Cincinnati)

First

+125

Anytime

+380

Tai Baribo (Philadelphia)

First

+140

Anytime

+400

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

First

+165

Anytime

+500

Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia)

First

+190

Anytime

+525

Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

First

+330

Anytime

+850

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia)

First

+410

Anytime

+1200

Jovan Lukić (Philadelphia)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Lukas Engel (Cincinnati)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

+140

Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

+128

Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

-112

Under 0.5

-139

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-175

Evander (Cincinnati)

Over 1.5

+114

Under 1.5

-208

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-189

Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-227

Tai Baribo (Philadelphia)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-238

Jovan Lukić (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-357

Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-526

Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-526

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-833

Lukas Engel (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1111

Cincinnati Have Won TQL Stadium H2H Matches Four Consecutive Times

Cincinnati have recorded five victories, four defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Philadelphia are winless over their previous four games on their travels. Bradley Carnell's team have clocked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 0.70 goals per match and conceding 0.70.

In the last meeting at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia by a 4-3 scoreline. The previous 5 H2H meetings at TQL Stadium have involved four Cincinnati triumphs and just one win for Philadelphia.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
FC Cincinnati Home Stats		5-1-4	3.00	1.60	1.40	7	3	6	4
Philadelphia Union Away Stats		4-2-4	1.40	0.70	0.70	2	8	3	7

• 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

FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union Lineups & Team News

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