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New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union: match prediction on 30 August 2026

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New York Red Bulls Philadelphia Union

Prediction for

Win: Philadelphia Union

44%

probability

Outcome probabilities (1X2)

32% 1
24% X
44% 2

Average bookmaker line (48)

2.90 1
3.89 X
2.12 2

Odds range

1.85 — 2.22

for outcome 2

Prediction fixed and will not change after kick-off

Prediction commentary

Based on data as of 29 Aug, 10:29

Philadelphia Union are the clear favourites to win here, priced at 2.12 across 47 bookmakers. The market has placed 44% on the visitors, compared with 32% for New York Red Bulls and 24% for a draw. This assessment rests on two facts: Philadelphia have won seven of the last ten meetings between these sides, and they are in far better recent form, collecting eight points from their last five matches against four for the hosts.

Head-to-head record

The visitors have dominated this fixture. In ten matches over recent years, Philadelphia won seven, drew twice, and lost once. The most recent encounter ended 3:1 to the Union at their own ground on 22 July 2026. New York's only home victory in that span came 1:0 on 16 August 2025, and the last time these sides met at this venue, Philadelphia scored three goals in a 3:2 US Open Cup win on 14 August 2025.

Table position suggests Philadelphia have more to play for, though not necessarily motivation to attack. They sit 13th with 21 points from 21 matches, five behind the hosts who occupy eighth place with 26 points. Neither side is fighting for anything tangible, which may explain why Philadelphia have been content to see out games rather than chase results.

Recent form

Philadelphia's last five matches brought two wins, two draws, and one defeat. They drew 1:1 away at Austin on 23 August, then produced a 2:2 home draw against Inter Miami before a 3:2 away victory over New York City FC on 16 August. New York managed just one win in five, beating Orlando City 3:2 on 1 August, while drawing 1:1 with Chicago Fire and losing at home to Nashville SC and Charlotte. Their goal difference in that run is 5:8.

The model expects both sides to score, with a 64% probability, and projects 1.6 expected goals for each team. Three likely scorelines emerge: 1:1 at 10%, 1:2 at 8%, and 2:1 at 8%. The draw probability sits at 23%, while 63% of simulations produce three or more goals.

A draw suits Philadelphia — and given how they run the clock down, that is the main threat to this conclusion. New York score heavily in the opening 15 minutes (24% of their goals) and again in the final 15 (24%), while Philadelphia have been vulnerable early, conceding 27% of their goals between 16 and 30 minutes. If the hosts can exploit that window and go ahead quickly, the visitors may struggle to find their rhythm.

Reasoning

Based on data as of 29 Aug, 10:29
  • Средняя линия 47 букмекеров: победа Филадельфия Юнайтед 2.12, победа Нью-Йорк Ред Буллз 2.89, ничья 3.87
  • Конторы расходятся в оценке: от 1.91 до 2.25 (18%)
  • Нью-Йорк Ред Буллз — 8. place, 26 points after 21 games (7 wins, 5 draws, 9 losses)
  • Филадельфия Юнайтед — 13. place, 21 points after 21 games (5 wins, 6 draws, 10 losses)
  • Нью-Йорк Ред Буллз, last 5 games: 1 wins, 1 draws, 3 losses
  • Филадельфия Юнайтед, last 5 games: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 losses
  • Head-to-head: 10 games, Нью-Йорк Ред Буллз — 1, 2 draws, Филадельфия Юнайтед — 7

Key factors

Form last 5 matches

New York Red Bulls LDLDL 2 draws · 3 losses
Philadelphia Union DDWWW 3 wins · 2 draws

Head to head 17

1New York Red Bulls 5Draw 11Philadelphia Union
All head-to-head

Bookmaker market

48 bookmakers counted
2.12 Average bookmaker line
1.85 — 2.22 Odds range

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