Philadelphia Union vs New York City Prediction & Picks - Major League Soccer

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Philadelphia Union
3/1/26 16:30
New York City

Prediction:

 

NYCFC Tie No Bet

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 by Bradley Gibbs | in Major League Soccer Picks

On Sunday afternoon, there's Major League Soccer action due to take place at Subaru Park, where the Philadelphia Union won by seven goals to zero in the CONCACAF Champions Cup during the week. Something tells me that the hosts will find it much harder to dominate the NYCFC boys, who come into this fixture having had longer to rest and prepare. Not only have the visitors had longer to get themselves together ahead of this fixture, but they'll also head to Chester, Pennsylvania off the back of holding the Galaxy to a tie on the road last weekend. Such a result gives them a solid platfrom from which to build. 

The hosts did naturally run riot opposition from Trinidad and Tobago during the week, but please, don't read anything into that. It's completely irrelevant in relation to this MLS game. Last weekend, away to DC United, the hosts struggled to create, losing by a goal to zero. If they play like that in front of their own fans on Sunday, then they could be in trouble. 

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Philadelphia Union vs New York City Form

Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
17 New York City
19 15 5 4 6 +4
30 Philadelphia Union
7 15 1 4 10 -12

Philadelphia Union and New York City Latest Matches

Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union Latest matches
W L D W L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.17 Total goals
17% BTTS
2.67 Goals scored
0.5 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

Feb 26, 2026 - Concachampions

Philadelphia Union
7 :  0
Defence Force FC

Feb 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer

DC United
1 :  0
Philadelphia Union

Feb 18, 2026 - Concachampions

Defence Force FC
0 :  5
Philadelphia Union

Jan 20, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies

Philadelphia Union
1 :  1
Sigma Olomouc

Nov 23, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union
0 :  1
New York City

Nov 1, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Chicago Fire
0 :  3
Philadelphia Union
W W D L D W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.67 Total goals
33% BTTS
2 Goals scored
0.67 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

Feb 26, 2026 - Concachampions

Philadelphia Union
7 :  0
Defence Force FC

Jan 20, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies

Philadelphia Union
1 :  1
Sigma Olomouc

Nov 23, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union
0 :  1
New York City

Oct 26, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union
2 :  2
Chicago Fire

Oct 4, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union
1 :  0
New York City

Sep 20, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union
1 :  0
New England Revolution
L W L W W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.5 Total goals
17% BTTS
2.5 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

Feb 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer

DC United
1 :  0
Philadelphia Union

Feb 18, 2026 - Concachampions

Defence Force FC
0 :  5
Philadelphia Union

Nov 1, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Chicago Fire
0 :  3
Philadelphia Union

Oct 18, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Charlotte FC
2 :  0
Philadelphia Union

Sep 27, 2025 - Major League Soccer

DC United
0 :  6
Philadelphia Union

Sep 16, 2025 - US Open Cup

Nashville SC
3 :  1
Philadelphia Union
New York City
New York City Latest matches
W D W W L D
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.33 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.17 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

Feb 22, 2026 - Major League Soccer

Los Angeles Galaxy
1 :  1
New York City

Nov 29, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Inter Miami
5 :  1
New York City

Nov 23, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union
0 :  1
New York City

Nov 7, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Charlotte FC
1 :  3
New York City

Nov 1, 2025 - Major League Soccer

New York City
0 :  0
Charlotte FC

Oct 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Charlotte FC
0 :  1
New York City
L W W L L D
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.83 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.17 Goals scored
1.67 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

Nov 1, 2025 - Major League Soccer

New York City
0 :  0
Charlotte FC

Oct 18, 2025 - Major League Soccer

New York City
1 :  2
Seattle Sounders

Sep 24, 2025 - Major League Soccer

New York City
0 :  4
Inter Miami

Sep 20, 2025 - Major League Soccer

New York City
2 :  0
Charlotte FC

Sep 17, 2025 - Major League Soccer

New York City
3 :  2
Columbus Crew

Aug 30, 2025 - Major League Soccer

New York City
1 :  2
DC United
L W W W L D
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

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

Feb 22, 2026 - Major League Soccer

Los Angeles Galaxy
1 :  1
New York City

Nov 29, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Inter Miami
5 :  1
New York City

Nov 23, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union
0 :  1
New York City

Nov 7, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Charlotte FC
1 :  3
New York City

Oct 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Charlotte FC
0 :  1
New York City

Oct 4, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union
1 :  0
New York City

Philadelphia Union against New York City : Head to Head (H2H)

Philadelphia Union

50 %

Draw

0 %

New York City

50 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

2.5
Total goals
50%
BTTS
1.5
Goals scored
1
Goals conceded
50%
Over 2.5
50%
Under 2.5

Nov 23, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union
0 :  1
New York City

Oct 4, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union
1 :  0
New York City

Apr 12, 2025 - Major League Soccer

New York City
1 :  0
Philadelphia Union

Sep 18, 2024 - Major League Soccer

New York City
1 :  5
Philadelphia Union

May 15, 2024 - Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union
1 :  2
New York City

Jul 15, 2023 - Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union
2 :  1
New York City

Philadelphia Union against New York City Lineups: Starting 11

Philadelphia Union

Formation : 4 - 4 - 2

18
A. Blake
39
F. Westfield
5
J. Sery
29
O. Makhanya
26
N. Harriel
28
A. Anello
21
D. Jean-Jacques
4
J. Lukic
19
I. Vassilev
9
B. Damiani
10
M. Iloski
26
A. Ojeda
17
H. Wolf
7
N. Fernandez
10
M. Moralez
55
K. Parks
21
A. O'Neill
22
K. O'Toole
34
Raul Gustavo
13
T. Martins
24
T. Gray
49
M. Freese

Formation : 4 - 3 - 3

New York City

Substitutes

Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union
Goalkeeper

A. Rick

Defender

G. Martinez

I. Vassilev 90'

Midfielder

C. Sullivan

M. Iloski 83'

B. Bender

F. Westfield 59'

J. Bueno

A. Bedoya

Forward

J. Rafanello

S. Olivas

B. Damiani 84'

S. Korzeniowski

A. Anello 59'

New York City
New York City
Goalkeeper

T. Romero

Defender

N. Cavallo

S. Tanasijevic

D. Baiera

H. Wolf 84'

K. Trewin

A. O'Neill 84'

Midfielder

M. Carrizo

J. Shore

Forward

S. Reid

M. Moralez 74'

Talles Magno

N. Fernandez 89'

Missing players

Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union
Midfielder

Q. Sullivan

Forward

E. Davis III

New York City
New York City
Midfielder

A. Perea

Forward

A. Martinez

M. Jones

Most goals and assists

CD Huachipato Philadelphia Union
CD Huachipato New York City
Top Goalscorer
USA M. Iloski (7 Goals)
Top Goalscorer
Argentina N. Fernandez (10 Goals)
Best assists
USA F. Westfield (2 Assists) , 
USA A. Bedoya (2 Assists)
Best assists
Argentina M. Moralez (6 Assists)

Philadelphia Union - New York City Key Points

  1. During the 2025 season, NYCFC won by a goal to zero and Subaru Park.
  2. Last weekend, the visitors conceded just 0.36 expected goals away to LA Galaxy.
  3. Last weekend, the Philadelphia Union created only 0.54 expected goals against DC United.
  4. Since 2024, the NYCFC boys have won two out of three games at Subaru Park.
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Our Philadelphia Union vs New York City Prediction

Looking at the early lines, it's easy to feel that the visitors aren't quite getting the respect that they deserve, let's be real. The NYCFC boys didn't just tie away against the Galaxy last weekend, they were much the better team, giving very little away. If they can deliver a similar performance, then they'll likely leave Subaru Park with something to show for their efforts. 

After all, the hosts looked lacking in offensive ideas last weekend, while it wouldn't be the first time that the men from Yankee Stadium caused a problem in Philly. They won by a goal to zero at this venue back in 2025. 

Our Philadelphia Union vs NYCFC Pick: NYCFC Tie No Bet. 

Prediction:

 

NYCFC Tie No Bet

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