New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Aug 2026
New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union Predictions
NY Red Bulls +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. This involves splitting our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a win against Philadelphia the desired outcome at betting odds of -112.
Continue below for our full NY Red Bulls vs Philadelphia betting breakdown, where you can read the complete analysis of our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union Preview
New York Red Bulls meet Philadelphia Union at Sports Illustrated Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 29 August.
New York Red Bulls drew their last game 1-1 at home, with the action taking place at Sports Illustrated Stadium against Chicago Fire. The Red Bulls recorded six shots on target and had 48% possession, while Cameron Harper was the goalscorer.
Philadelphia Union played out a 1-1 draw in their previous game. This was away from home at Q2 Stadium, with Austin FC the opponents. Ryan Richter's team recorded three shots on goal and had 47% possession, while Cavan Sullivan was on the scoresheet.
7 Victories for Union in Previous 10 H2H Games
It was Philadelphia who were victorious when they last faced Red Bulls. At Subaru Park, a 3-1 home triumph was recorded. The past 10 H2H matches have included seven Philadelphia victories, two draws and one Red Bulls win.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 |  NY Red Bulls |
21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 31 | 43 | -12 | 31:43 | 26 |
| 26 |  Philadelphia |
21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 31 | 38 | -7 | 31:38 | 21 |
Red Bulls have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts. Michael Bradley's side have averaged 47.9% possession and 5.0 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.6 goals from 5.0 shots on goal, 13.3 attempts and 4.5 corners.
Jorge Ruvalcaba is the top goalscorer with 4, Julian Hall has 3, with Emil Forsberg and two other players on 2. Leading assistor is Cade Cowell with 4.
Philadelphia have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 5.9 shots on goal, 18.1 attempts and 2.2 goals. The Union average 45.3% possession, 5.9 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against, while 2.1 goals have been conceded from 9.6 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.
Milan Iloski is top of the team’s scoring charts with 8, while Neil Pierre and Bruno Damiani both have 3. Francis Westfield has been the top assist maker with 4 in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
New York Red Bulls predicted lineup (4-3-3): Ethan Horvath (GK), Dylan Nealis, Justin Che, Julián Bazán Medina, Matthew Dos Santos, Ronald Donkor, Adri Mehmeti, Emil Forsberg, Mohammed Sofo, Eric Choupo-Moting, Julian Hall.
Philadelphia Union predicted lineup (4-4-2): Andre Blake (GK), Frankie Westfield, Neil Pierre, Nathan Harriel, Kai Wagner, Cavan Sullivan, Danley Jean Jacques, Jesús Bueno, Indiana Vassilev, Milan Iloski, Bruno Damiani.
Main Match Prediction
NY Red Bulls +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at odds of -112. The home team should be able to avoid defeat in this MLS clash and we’re optimistic that they can land a win.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the MLS team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.
According to the latest odds, there’s a 52.9% likelihood of our pick winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’re betting on NY Red Bulls to secure a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +750 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.
Player Prop Picks
Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia) can be backed at +112 to have a minimum of one shot on goal. It’s really hard to rule him out at an attractive price for the Shots on Target betting market.
Emil Forsberg (Red Bulls) has netted two goals in his past five MLS games. We’re happy to take the +250 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.
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Corners Prediction
There has been an average 6.40 corners for Philadelphia in their past 5 games, with New York Red Bulls averaging 5.00 corners in the previous 10 matches. The Corner Match bet can be won by Philadelphia and odds of -102 can be taken.
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi can provide entertainment and we’ve got New York Red Bulls with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, both teams to score and also Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia) to record one or more shots on target.
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New York Red Bulls 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.
Philadelphia Union are the shortest price to win this MLS clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 47% probability due to their +114 betting odds. New York Red Bulls are the outsiders at +190 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.
As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Philadelphia at -167 and Red Bulls at +115.
The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -286.
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Milan Iloski is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +400. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +125.
Stats: MLS matches only
Red Bulls have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 2.00.
Philadelphia have finished with six losses, two victories and two draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 2.60.
In the last meeting at Sports Illustrated Stadium, Red Bulls defeated Philadelphia by a 1-0 scoreline. It has been four Philadelphia victories, two Red Bulls wins and two draws in the previous 8 H2H meetings at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Red Bulls Home Stats |
3-3-4 | 3.60 | 1.60 | 2.00 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
| Philadelphia Union Away Stats |
2-2-6 | 4.50 | 1.90 | 2.60 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 1 | |
- 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
- MLS: 23/07 2026 Philadelphia 3 NY Red Bulls 1
- MLS: 17/08 2025 NY Red Bulls 1 Philadelphia 0
- U.S. Open Cup: 14/08 2025 Philadelphia 3 NY Red Bulls 2
- MLS: 13/07 2025 Philadelphia 2 NY Red Bulls 0
- MLS: 01/09 2024 NY Red Bulls 0 Philadelphia 2
- MLS: 07/07 2024 Philadelphia 0 NY Red Bulls 0
- MLS: 04/09 2023 Philadelphia 4 NY Red Bulls 1
- MLS: 07/05 2023 NY Red Bulls 0 Philadelphia 1
- MLS: 04/09 2022 NY Red Bulls 0 Philadelphia 2
- MLS: 15/05 2022 Philadelphia 1 NY Red Bulls 1
New York Red Bulls League Stats
Philadelphia Union League Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 2.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 47.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 45.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for New York Red Bulls this season are Julian Hall (9), Jorge Ruvalcaba (7), Emil Forsberg (3)
- Top Assistors for New York Red Bulls this season are Cade Cowell (5), Emil Forsberg (4), Ronald Donkor (4)
New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union Lineups & Team News
Stay ahead of the game by checking the Red Bulls vs Philadelphia team news before betting. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups along with the latest injury developments.
New York Red Bulls Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Philadelphia Union Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
New York Red Bulls Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Philadelphia Union Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Previous New York Red Bulls Lineups
Previous Philadelphia Union Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
New York Red Bulls Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Michael Bradley
Philadelphia Union Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 21 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 43:17 | 49 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 45:18 | 40 |
| 3 | Inter Miami | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 49:40 | 39 |
| 4 | Houston Dynamo | 21 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 30:26 | 38 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | 20 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 37:26 | 36 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 36:22 | 35 |
| 7 | NE Revolution | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 33:26 | 34 |
| 8 | SJ Earthquakes | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 39:33 | 33 |
| 9 | FC Dallas | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 38:34 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Louis | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 30:27 | 33 |
| 11 | Charlotte FC | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 38:32 | 32 |
| 12 | FC Cincinnati | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 49:47 | 31 |
| 13 | Colorado Rapids | 21 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 30:28 | 28 |
| 14 | Real Salt Lake | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 34:32 | 28 |
| 15 | Portland Timbers | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 38:37 | 28 |
| 16 | Minnesota Utd | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 27:29 | 28 |
| 17 | San Diego | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 37:32 | 27 |
| 18 | NYCFC | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 35:30 | 27 |
| 19 | NY Red Bulls | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 31:43 | 26 |
| 20 | LA Galaxy | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 27:32 | 26 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 22:27 | 25 |
| 22 | Orlando City | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 34:51 | 24 |
| 23 | Toronto FC | 21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 31:37 | 24 |
| 24 | D.C. United | 21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 28:36 | 24 |
| 25 | Atlanta United | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 25:36 | 21 |
| 26 | Philadelphia | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 31:38 | 21 |
| 27 | CF Montréal | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 29:39 | 21 |
| 28 | Austin FC | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 26:40 | 21 |
| 29 | Columbus Crew | 21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 30:36 | 20 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 21 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 20:51 | 15 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 32:12 | 31 |
| 2 | NE Revolution | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 22:11 | 26 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 27:6 | 25 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 26:13 | 24 |
| 5 | Los Angeles FC | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 23:11 | 23 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 31:21 | 23 |
| 7 | Real Salt Lake | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 22:13 | 22 |
| 8 | Houston Dynamo | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 13:7 | 22 |
| 9 | Colorado Rapids | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 20:9 | 21 |
| 10 | Chicago Fire | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 20:11 | 21 |
| 11 | Portland Timbers | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 23:16 | 20 |
| 12 | St. Louis | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 18:11 | 20 |
| 13 | San Diego | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 27:15 | 18 |
| 14 | Orlando City | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 19:17 | 17 |
| 15 | NYCFC | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 25:18 | 15 |
| 16 | Austin FC | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14:10 | 15 |
| 17 | Toronto FC | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 22:22 | 15 |
| 18 | NY Red Bulls | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17:20 | 15 |
| 19 | CF Montréal | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 15:13 | 14 |
| 20 | Columbus Crew | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 13:11 | 14 |
| 21 | SJ Earthquakes | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 19:19 | 14 |
| 22 | Inter Miami | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 22:19 | 13 |
| 23 | FC Dallas | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 24 | Philadelphia | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12:11 | 13 |
| 25 | Atlanta United | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 15:16 | 13 |
| 26 | Seattle Sounders | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 14:16 | 13 |
| 27 | LA Galaxy | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 12:14 | 13 |
| 28 | D.C. United | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15:22 | 12 |
| 29 | Minnesota Utd | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 8:8 | 11 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12:18 | 9 |
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