FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union Prediction & Picks - Major League Soccer

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FC Cincinnati
8/30/25 19:30
Philadelphia Union

Prediction:

 

More than 3.5 goals

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 by Carlos Zabala | in Major League Soccer Picks

Although the Philadelphia Union leads the Eastern Conference, the betting odds for their matchup with Cincinnati, second in the Western Conference, on Saturday place Philadelphia as an underdog. This may be due to the fact that, in MLS, Cincinnati beat the Philadelphia Union three times at TQL Stadium in the last three matches they faced them, scoring four goals in two of those wins.

However, Cincinnati, a team with relatively recent history but a winning team in MLS, didn't feel well during the MLS break due to the Leagues Cup, where their good momentum ended with losses to Juárez and Chivas. In MLS, their recent poor results continued, losing to Charlotte as heavy betting favorites and to New York City last matchday.

Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Union crushed the Chicago Fire 4-0 in their previous match, with goals from Babiro, Wagner, Jean Jacques, and the team's star striker, Milan Iloski. They have been dominant at Subaru Park, but the Philadelphia Union's away form is less impressive; In fact, they haven't won any of their last four road games, despite having a solid defensive record.

FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union Form

Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
1
Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union
66 34 20 6 8 22
2
FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati
65 34 20 5 9 12

FC Cincinnati and Philadelphia Union Latest Matches

FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati Latest matches
W D L L W L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.17 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.5 Goals scored
1.67 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

Aug 23, 2025 - Major League Soccer

FC Cincinnati
0 :  1
New York City

Aug 16, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Portland Timbers
2 :  3
FC Cincinnati

Aug 10, 2025 - Major League Soccer

FC Cincinnati
0 :  1
Charlotte FC

Aug 7, 2025 - Leagues Cup

FC Cincinnati
1 :  2
Chivas

Aug 3, 2025 - Leagues Cup

FC Cincinnati
2 :  2
FC Juarez

Jul 31, 2025 - Leagues Cup

Monterrey
2 :  3
FC Cincinnati
L W D L L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.33 Goals scored
1.67 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

Aug 23, 2025 - Major League Soccer

FC Cincinnati
0 :  1
New York City

Aug 10, 2025 - Major League Soccer

FC Cincinnati
0 :  1
Charlotte FC

Aug 7, 2025 - Leagues Cup

FC Cincinnati
1 :  2
Chivas

Aug 3, 2025 - Leagues Cup

FC Cincinnati
2 :  2
FC Juarez

Jul 16, 2025 - Major League Soccer

FC Cincinnati
3 :  0
Inter Miami

Jul 12, 2025 - Major League Soccer

FC Cincinnati
2 :  4
Columbus Crew
W W W D W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3 Total goals
67% BTTS
2 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

Aug 16, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Portland Timbers
2 :  3
FC Cincinnati

Jul 31, 2025 - Leagues Cup

Monterrey
2 :  3
FC Cincinnati

Jul 26, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Inter Miami
0 :  0
FC Cincinnati

Jul 19, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Real Salt Lake
0 :  1
FC Cincinnati

Jun 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Orlando City SC
1 :  2
FC Cincinnati

Jun 25, 2025 - Major League Soccer

CF Montreal
1 :  3
FC Cincinnati
Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union Latest matches
W D D W L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.33 Total goals
67% BTTS
2.17 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

Aug 23, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union
4 :  0
Chicago Fire

Aug 16, 2025 - Major League Soccer

New York Red Bulls
1 :  0
Philadelphia Union

Aug 13, 2025 - US Open Cup

Philadelphia Union
3 :  2
New York Red Bulls

Aug 9, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union
1 :  1
Toronto FC

Aug 2, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies

Philadelphia Union
2 :  2
Eintracht Frankfurt

Jul 26, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union
3 :  1
Colorado Rapids
W W D D W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.67 Total goals
83% BTTS
2.5 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

Aug 23, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union
4 :  0
Chicago Fire

Aug 13, 2025 - US Open Cup

Philadelphia Union
3 :  2
New York Red Bulls

Aug 9, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union
1 :  1
Toronto FC

Aug 2, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies

Philadelphia Union
2 :  2
Eintracht Frankfurt

Jul 26, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union
3 :  1
Colorado Rapids

Jul 16, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union
2 :  1
CF Montreal
D W L L D L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

1 Total goals
17% BTTS
0.33 Goals scored
0.67 Goals conceded
0% Over 2.5
100% Under 2.5

Aug 16, 2025 - Major League Soccer

New York Red Bulls
1 :  0
Philadelphia Union

Jul 19, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Houston Dynamo
1 :  1
Philadelphia Union

Jul 5, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Nashville SC
1 :  0
Philadelphia Union

Jun 29, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Columbus Crew
1 :  0
Philadelphia Union

Jun 25, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Chicago Fire
0 :  1
Philadelphia Union

May 31, 2025 - Major League Soccer

FC Dallas
0 :  0
Philadelphia Union

FC Cincinnati against Philadelphia Union : Head to Head (H2H)

FC Cincinnati

50 %

Draw

17 %

Philadelphia Union

33 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

4.33
Total goals
83%
BTTS
2
Goals scored (Team 1)
2.33
Goals scored (Team 2)
83%
Over 2.5
17%
Under 2.5

Mar 1, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union
4 :  1
FC Cincinnati

Oct 19, 2024 - Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union
1 :  2
FC Cincinnati

Aug 13, 2024 - Leagues Cup

FC Cincinnati
2 :  4
Philadelphia Union

Jun 19, 2024 - Major League Soccer

FC Cincinnati
4 :  3
Philadelphia Union

Nov 25, 2023 - Major League Soccer

FC Cincinnati
1 :  0
Philadelphia Union

Sep 16, 2023 - Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union
2 :  2
FC Cincinnati
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FC Cincinnati against Philadelphia Union Lineups: Starting 11

FC Cincinnati

Formation : 3 - 5 - 2

18
R. Celentano
29
L. Engel
21
M. Miazga
4
N. Hagglund
15
D. Marczuk
27
B. Anunga
10
Evander
20
P. Bucha
66
E. Echenique
8
Brenner
9
K. Denkey
20
B. Damiani
9
T. Baribo
32
M. Iloski
21
D. Jean-Jacques
4
J. Lukic
33
Q. Sullivan
27
K. Wagner
29
O. Makhanya
5
J. Glesnes
26
N. Harriel
76
A. Rick

Formation : 4 - 4 - 2

Philadelphia Union

Missing players

FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati
Goalkeeper

P. Walters

Defender

M. Robinson

Midfielder

O. Nwobodo

Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union
Goalkeeper

A. Blake

Most goals and assists

CD Huachipato FC Cincinnati
CD Huachipato Philadelphia Union
Top Goalscorer
Brazil Evander (20 Goals)
Top Goalscorer
Israel T. Baribo (18 Goals)
Best assists
Brazil Evander (14 Assists)
Best assists
Germany K. Wagner (11 Assists)

FC Cincinnati - Philadelphia Union Key Points

  1. Cincinnati completed seven of 11 crosses attempted in their last game
  2. Both teams scored in the last six Cincinnati-Philadelphia Union matches
  3. Evander leads Cincinnati with 16 goals this season
  4. Baribo leads the Philadelphia Union with 16 goals this season

Our FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union Prediction

Recent history between Cincinnati and the Philadelphia Union shows that their recent meetings have always been a goal-fest, so much so that in six matches between them, one team has scored four goals.

Although the scoring flow hasn't been as great for either side in August, there are statistics that suggest another high-scoring game could be the case. The Philadelphia Union attempts 11.3 shots per game, and Cincinnati also has a high 10.3.

Additionally, it's crucial to note that Cincinnati will face the conference leader without two of its key defenders: Robinson and Hadebe.

Our prediction for Cincinnati FC vs Philadelphia Union is: Over 3.5 goals.

Prediction:

 

More than 3.5 goals

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