Philadelphia Union vs D.C. United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Apr 2026
MLS Betting Preview: Philadelphia Union vs D.C. United
Philadelphia Union take on D.C. United at Subaru Park, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 18 April.
We’re more than happy with the odds of -104 when it comes to betting Under 2.5 Goals, with the Total Goals market affording us this price. Philadelphia and United might not net too many between them.
Philadelphia Union have lost their last three home games. Most recently, they won on their travels when beating CF Montréal 2-1 at Saputo Stadium. The Union had 50% of possession and six shots on target, with Japhet Sery Larsen and Jesus Bueno each scoring one goal.
D.C. United have suffered a defeat in back-to-back MLS matches including a recent 1-0 loss. This occurred away at Gillette Stadium against New England Revolution. Rene Weiler's team had 46% possession and four shots on goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
United triumphed in the last clash between the pair. Landing a 1-0 home win when playing Philadelphia at Audi Field. It’s been six Philadelphia victories, two draws and two United wins in the previous 10 H2H meetings.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 |  D.C. United |
7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 4:9 | 7 |
| 29 |  Philadelphia |
7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 12 | -6 | 6:12 | 3 |
3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 1.5 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts. Philadelphia have had 47.9% possession and 6.2 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 3.6 corners.
Milan Iloski, Indiana Vassilev and Tai Baribo are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Milan Iloski is the leading assists maker on 2.
United have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 9.1 attempts, 3.0 shots on goal and 0.5 goals. The Black-and-Red average 42.5% possession, 4.2 corners awarded and 5.3 corners against them, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 5.1 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts.
Tai Baribo is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Matti Peltola and Gabriel Pirani both have 1. Peglow is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 1.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Philadelphia Union predicted lineup (4-4-2): Andre Blake (GK), Nathan Harriel, Japhet Sery Larsen, Olwethu Makhanya, Frankie Westfield, Ben Bender, Jesús Bueno, Jovan Lukic, Indiana Vassilev, Milan Iloski, Bruno Damiani.
D.C. United predicted lineup (4-4-2): Sean Johnson (GK), Silvan Hefti, Lucas Bartlett, Kye Rowles, Keisuke Kurokawa, Gabriel Pirani, Matti Peltola, Brandon Servania, Peglow, Aaron Herrera, Jackson Hopkins.
Philadelphia Union vs D.C. United Prediction & Betting Tips
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Match Prediction
After weighing everything up, the price of -104 for Under 2.5 Goals looks to be a solid wager. Both teams might struggle to net and this MLS prediction should be a sensible play.
Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the MLS experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football betting tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.
Key Philadelphia Union vs D.C. United league stats:
The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 51% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Player Prop Picks
Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia) has netted two goals in his past five MLS games on home soil. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +360 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
Each of the past five United games have involved under 10.5 corners. It looks a logical viewpoint that the line won’t be reached and you can land a price of -139 for this Total Corners wager.
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Philadelphia Union vs D.C. United 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 58% probability due to their -141 betting odds. D.C. United are seen as the most unlikely winner at +370.
Philadelphia -0.75 on the Asian Handicap is available at -111 and means a full payout if they win by two or more against United. A victory by one goal means half the stake wins and the other half is refunded.
If you’re betting on Total Goals, the market is far from clear over whether Overs or Unders happens. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -137.
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Bruno Damiani is the market leader at +450 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.
It’s now been four straight Philadelphia defeats at Subaru Park. The Union have clocked up five losses, four wins and one draw in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 0.90.
United have five defeats, three draws and two wins in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
Philadelphia were 3-0 victors against United last time out at Subaru Park. The previous 7 H2H meetings at Subaru Park have featured six Philadelphia victories and one draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Union Home Stats |
4-1-5 | 2.60 | 1.70 | 0.90 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7 | |
| D.C. United Away Stats |
2-3-5 | 2.20 | 0.90 | 1.30 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | |
- 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: 22/02 2026 D.C. United 1 Philadelphia 0
- MLS: 28/09 2025 D.C. United 0 Philadelphia 6
- MLS: 26/04 2025 Philadelphia 3 D.C. United 0
- MLS: 23/09 2024 Philadelphia 4 D.C. United 0
- MLS: 05/05 2024 D.C. United 2 Philadelphia 2
- MLS: 27/08 2023 D.C. United 1 Philadelphia 3
- MLS: 18/05 2023 Philadelphia 0 D.C. United 0
- MLS: 21/08 2022 D.C. United 0 Philadelphia 6
- MLS: 09/07 2022 Philadelphia 7 D.C. United 0
- MLS: 29/08 2021 D.C. United 3 Philadelphia 1
Philadelphia Union League Stats
D.C. United League Stats
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.50 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 3.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.30 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 5.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 5.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.50 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 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 47.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 42.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 41.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Philadelphia Union this season are Agustin Anello (1), Danley Jean Jacques (1), Indiana Vassilev (1)
- Top Assistors for Philadelphia Union this season are Alejandro Bedoya (1), Cavan Sullivan (1), Ezekiel Alladoh (1)
Philadelphia Union vs D.C. United Lineups & Team News
Before making your bets, take a look at the Philadelphia vs United team news. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS together with updated injury news.
Philadelphia Union Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
D.C. United Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Philadelphia Union Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
D.C. United Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Previous Philadelphia Union Lineups
Previous D.C. United Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Philadelphia Union Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Bradley Carnell
D.C. United Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 19:4 | 18 |
| 2 | SJ Earthquakes | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 13:2 | 18 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15:2 | 16 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15:4 | 16 |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:8 | 13 |
| 6 | Chicago Fire | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9:5 | 13 |
| 7 | Seattle Sounders | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6:2 | 13 |
| 8 | Colorado Rapids | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 19:12 | 12 |
| 9 | FC Dallas | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15:10 | 12 |
| 10 | Inter Miami | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 13:12 | 12 |
| 11 | NYCFC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14:9 | 11 |
| 12 | San Diego | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14:10 | 11 |
| 13 | Charlotte FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13:9 | 11 |
| 14 | Toronto FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10:11 | 11 |
| 15 | NY Red Bulls | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11:15 | 11 |
| 16 | Minnesota Utd | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8:13 | 11 |
| 17 | NE Revolution | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12:9 | 9 |
| 18 | LA Galaxy | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:11 | 8 |
| 19 | Portland Timbers | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11:16 | 7 |
| 20 | D.C. United | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4:9 | 7 |
| 21 | FC Cincinnati | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10:16 | 7 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10:16 | 6 |
| 23 | Columbus Crew | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9:10 | 6 |
| 24 | Austin FC | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8:11 | 6 |
| 25 | St. Louis | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6:9 | 6 |
| 26 | Atlanta United | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:12 | 4 |
| 27 | Sporting KC | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7:17 | 4 |
| 28 | Orlando City | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:24 | 4 |
| 29 | Philadelphia | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 6:12 | 3 |
| 30 | CF Montréal | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8:19 | 3 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15:3 | 15 |
| 2 | Los Angeles FC | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12:0 | 12 |
| 3 | Charlotte FC | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12:5 | 10 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:2 | 9 |
| 5 | Colorado Rapids | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:3 | 9 |
| 6 | NE Revolution | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10:1 | 9 |
| 7 | SJ Earthquakes | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 8 | Real Salt Lake | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:3 | 9 |
| 9 | Chicago Fire | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 9 |
| 10 | FC Dallas | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11:9 | 9 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:5 | 8 |
| 12 | NYCFC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11:5 | 7 |
| 13 | San Diego | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10:4 | 7 |
| 14 | Portland Timbers | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:8 | 7 |
| 15 | FC Cincinnati | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 16 | NY Red Bulls | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 17 | Houston Dynamo | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | 6 |
| 18 | Austin FC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 19 | LA Galaxy | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:5 | 4 |
| 20 | St. Louis | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 21 | Minnesota Utd | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | 4 |
| 22 | Atlanta United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:7 | 4 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 24 | Orlando City | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:7 | 3 |
| 25 | D.C. United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:6 | 3 |
| 26 | Inter Miami | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4:4 | 2 |
| 27 | Columbus Crew | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:2 | 2 |
| 28 | Sporting KC | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:10 | 1 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:5 | 0 |
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