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New York Red Bulls v Philadelphia Union prediction

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What to expect

We expect about 1.6 goals from New York Red Bulls and 1.6 from Philadelphia Union, which is as level as our reading of a game gets. Put together, that is around 3.2 goals in the game, and a match we expect to open up at both ends.

New York Red Bulls come into this on two straight defeats. Recent results are only ever part of the story, but they are worth knowing before kick-off.

Our pick: Under 4.5 goals. We make this around 3.2 goals (xG 1.6-1.6), so the line leaves room: it takes five or more to beat us, keeping it under more often than not (about 82%).

We put the chance of that landing at about 82 out of 100. The price on offer is 1.31, which works out at about 76 out of 100. That gap is the whole reason this is on the site: we rate it more likely than the price does, and the price looks good to us because of it.

What the numbers say
New York Red Bulls have won one of their last five.
Philadelphia Union are unbeaten in their last five — four wins and one draw.
Four of the last five meetings finished under 2.5 goals.
Both teams scored in one of the last five meetings.

Recent meetings

23 Jul 2026Philadelphia Union 3 - 1 New York Red Bulls
17 Aug 2025New York Red Bulls 1 - 0 Philadelphia Union
13 Jul 2025Philadelphia Union 2 - 0 New York Red Bulls
1 Sept 2024New York Red Bulls 0 - 2 Philadelphia Union
7 Jul 2024Philadelphia Union 0 - 0 New York Red Bulls
Philadelphia Union have won three of the last five meetings, with one drawn.

One thing to watch

Cagey games can burst open late, and a couple of goals in the closing stages would be enough to catch this out.

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