Philadelphia Union vs New York City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Mar 2026
MLS Betting Preview: Philadelphia Union vs New York City
Philadelphia Union square off against New York City at Subaru Park, with kick-off set for 16:30 on Sunday 1 March.
Philadelphia have the capability of securing a victory when they clash with New York City. For this reason, we are going to take the Full-Time Result odds of -110 with a large degree of confidence.
Philadelphia Union suffered a defeat in their last MLS game. A 1-0 scoreline occurred away from home at Audi Field against D.C. United. Bradley Carnell's team had 52% possession and managed three shots on target.
On Friday, Philadelphia won 7-0 when hosting Defence Force in the Champions Cup.
New York City FC played LA Galaxy away at Dignity Health Sports Park in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw. The Pigeons had one shot on goal and enjoyed 64% possession, while Nicolas Fernandez was on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
City overcame Philadelphia in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 1-0 scoreline away at Subaru Park. Philadelphia have seven wins in the last 10 H2H meetings, while City have secured three victories.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 |  NYCFC |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 23 |  Philadelphia |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0:1 | 0 |
Philadelphia have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 1.8 goals from 9.3 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. The Union have averaged 46.7% possession and 5.9 corners per game, conceding 1.5 goals and 4.7 corners from 7.8 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.
Top goalscorer Bruno Damiani has found the net 4 times, Indiana Vassilev 3, with Tai Baribo and two other players on 2. Milan Iloski is the leading assists maker on 4.
City have 4 victories, 5 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.7 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 7.2 attempts. There’s been an average of 53.6% possession, 4.3 corners awarded and 5.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.3 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 7.8 attempts.
Nicolas Fernandez has landed 5 goals, Alonso Martinez 2, with Justin Haak and two others scoring 1. Maxi Moralez has been top assists provider with 2 in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Philadelphia Union predicted lineup (4-4-2): Andre Blake (GK), Nathan Harriel, Olwethu Makhanya, Japhet Sery Larsen, Frankie Westfield, Milan Iloski, Danley Jean Jacques, Jesús Bueno, Indiana Vassilev, Stas Korzeniowski, Bruno Damiani.
New York City predicted lineup (5-4-1): Matt Freese (GK), Tayvon Gray, Raul Gustavo, Thiago Martins, Kai Trewin, Kevin OToole, Nicolas Fernandez Mercau, Maxi Moralez, Aiden O'Neill, Hannes Wolf, Agustin Ojeda.
Philadelphia Union vs New York City Prediction & Betting Tips
We bring you the complete Philadelphia Union vs New York City betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, key corners pick, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.
Match Prediction
Philadelphia look like an attractive bet at -110 and we think they can win this MLS clash. We’ll place this wager with confidence and there’s plenty of juice in the available price.
Our football picks always stem from lots of research and it begins by looking at the latest MLS team news and current form. When we have a strong view of what might happen, we match up the latest numbers.
Key Philadelphia Union vs New York City league stats:
The best bookies are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
There are lots of ways to get with Philly beyond the match winner market. This includes backing them to be leading at half-time and full-time and on the Asian Handicap.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There are betting odds of +550 that Philadelphia land a 1-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.
Player Prop Picks
Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia) has racked up three goals in his past nine MLS games on home soil. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +400 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
The 3.5 corners line has not been covered by New York City in their past four games, while Philadelphia have conceded 4.00 corners on average in their last 5 home matches. There is value when it comes to going under the City Team Corners line and this is available at -137.
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Bet Builder Tips
It’s great fun to place a bet builder and our picks are Philadelphia on the Full-Time Result, less than three goals together with New York City to have under 3.5 corners.
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Philadelphia Union vs New York City 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.
With a 52% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Philadelphia Union are favourites to prosper in this MLS encounter and they’re available at -110 with the bookies. The market implies that New York City FC are the most unlikely to win at +290.
The Asian Handicap -0.5 market is the same as a Full-Time Result wager, with Philadelphia needing to win at -112 for your bet to be successful. City +0.5 at -115 means you need them to triumph or the draw to happen.
Whether you are backing Over or Under 2.5 Goals, you are able to get odds of -112. BTTS Yes is available at -137 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.
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The First Goalscorer favourite is Bruno Damiani at +480. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.
Philadelphia have secured seven wins, two draws and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 2.30 goals per game and conceding 0.60.
City have managed seven victories, two losses and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
When the teams previously met at Subaru Park, City defeated Philadelphia 1-0. There has been five wins apiece in the past 10 H2H meetings at Subaru Park.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Union Home Stats |
7-2-1 | 2.90 | 2.30 | 0.60 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | |
| New York City Away Stats |
7-1-2 | 3.20 | 1.80 | 1.40 | 5 | 5 | 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: 24/11 2025 Philadelphia 0 New York City 1
- MLS: 05/10 2025 Philadelphia 1 New York City 0
- MLS: 13/04 2025 New York City 1 Philadelphia 0
- MLS: 19/09 2024 New York City 1 Philadelphia 5
- MLS: 16/05 2024 Philadelphia 1 New York City 2
- MLS: 16/07 2023 Philadelphia 2 New York City 1
- MLS: 28/05 2023 New York City 1 Philadelphia 3
- MLS: 31/10 2022 Philadelphia 3 New York City 1
- MLS: 27/06 2022 Philadelphia 2 New York City 1
- MLS: 19/03 2022 New York City 0 Philadelphia 2
Philadelphia Union League Stats
New York City League Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 2.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.60 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 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 4.30 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 46.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 53.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
Philadelphia Union vs New York City Lineups & Team News
Stay ahead of the game by checking the Philadelphia vs City team news before betting. We’ll update you with predicted and confirmed MLS lineups plus current injury reports.
Philadelphia Union Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
New York City Predicted Lineup 5-4-1
Philadelphia Union Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
New York City Predicted Lineup 5-4-1
Previous Philadelphia Union Lineups
Previous New York City Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Philadelphia Union Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Bradley Carnell
New York City Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Nashville SC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 4 | SJ Earthquakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 5 | FC Cincinnati | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 6 | Seattle Sounders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 7 | FC Dallas | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 8 | Portland Timbers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 9 | Houston Dynamo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 10 | NY Red Bulls | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 11 | D.C. United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 12 | Vancouver | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 13 | Austin FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 14 | Minnesota Utd | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 15 | Charlotte FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 16 | LA Galaxy | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 17 | NYCFC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 18 | St. Louis | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 19 | Columbus Crew | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 0 |
| 20 | Toronto FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 0 |
| 21 | Chicago Fire | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 22 | Orlando City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 23 | Philadelphia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 25 | Atlanta United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 27 | NE Revolution | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 28 | Inter Miami | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 30 | CF Montréal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:5 | 0 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Nashville SC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 4 | SJ Earthquakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 5 | FC Cincinnati | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 6 | Seattle Sounders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 7 | FC Dallas | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 8 | Portland Timbers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 9 | Houston Dynamo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 10 | D.C. United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 11 | Vancouver | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 12 | Austin FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 13 | LA Galaxy | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 14 | St. Louis | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 15 | NY Red Bulls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 16 | Minnesota Utd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 17 | Charlotte FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 18 | NYCFC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 19 | Columbus Crew | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 20 | Toronto FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 21 | Chicago Fire | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 22 | Philadelphia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 23 | Real Salt Lake | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 24 | Atlanta United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 25 | Colorado Rapids | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 26 | NE Revolution | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 27 | Inter Miami | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 28 | Sporting KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 30 | Orlando City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
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