Main prediction: Philadelphia Union to win in regular time

Alternative tip: double chance Philadelphia Union

Other market: over 10.5 corners

New York Red Bulls and Philadelphia Union meet again. The clash, valid for the MLS 2026, takes place this 30/08 (Sunday), at Red Bull Arena, at 00:30.

In their last 5 matches across all competitions, New York Red Bulls have won 1 time(s). Philadelphia Union have won 3. Philadelphia Union are the favourites with a 31% probability of winning on the betting platforms.

See where to watch, who the managers should send onto the pitch and the prediction for New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union.

Prediction for New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union

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Overview New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union go in as favourites, with odds of 2.25 and a 31% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 19 win(s) for Philadelphia Union against 19 for New York Red Bulls. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.

In the MLS, New York Red Bulls have 7 win(s), 5 draw(s) and 9 defeat(s), with 31 goal(s) scored and 43 conceded, having Julian Hall as top scorer with 9 goal(s). Meanwhile, Philadelphia Union have 5 win(s), 6 draw(s) and 10 defeat(s), with 31 goal(s) scored and 38 conceded, and Milan Iloski as top scorer with 10 goal(s).

New York Red Bulls are winless in 3 matches in the competition.

New York Red Bulls have conceded goals in their last 19 matches in the competition.

Philadelphia Union are unbeaten in 6 matches in the league.

Philadelphia Union have conceded goals in their last 4 matches in the league.

In the last 3 matches involving Philadelphia Union, the first half had 2 or more goals.

Head-to-head between New York Red Bulls and Philadelphia Union

In 44 clashes, Philadelphia Union have the advantage over New York Red Bulls: 19 win(s) against 15 and 10 draw(s). The most recent was on 23/07/2026, in the MLS, the match score was: Philadelphia Union 3-1 New York Red Bulls.

This data can contextualise the predictions for New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

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New York Red Bulls: current form

New York Red Bulls are going through a difficult patch: 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. A positive result here would be important to restore confidence.

See the numbers in the Major League Soccer 2026:

7 win(s), 5 draw(s), 9 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.24 point(s) per match

31 goals scored (1.48 per match)

Top scorer: Julian Hall (9 goal(s))

Philadelphia Union: current form

On the other side, Philadelphia Union also arrive in attacking rhythm: an average of 2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions.

Follow their performance in the MLS:

5 win(s), 6 draw(s), 10 defeat(s)

Performance: 1 point(s) per match

31 goals scored (1.48 per match)

Top scorer: Milan Iloski (10 goal(s))

New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union key players

In the MLS, Julian Hall carries New York Red Bulls's attack with 9 goal(s).

The playmaker is Cade Cowell, leading in assists with 6. In the whole season, Julian Hall has 9 goal(s).

On the other side, Milan Iloski is the name that frightens the most for The Zolos with 10 goal(s) in the MLS.

In terms of playmaking, Francis Westfield leads in assists with 5. In the whole season, Milan Iloski has accumulated 10 goal(s).

New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union statistics in the MLS

New York Red Bulls have an average of 10.62 corners and 2.19 cards per match. Meanwhile, Philadelphia Union have 9.38 corners and 2.71 cards. See the numbers for New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union in the table below.

Home Team

New York Red Bulls Team Logo

New York Red Bulls

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L L W L

0.8

Home D L W L D

1

Away L L W W L

1.2

Away Team

Philadelphia Union Team Logo

Philadelphia Union

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D W W W

2.2

Home D W W W D

2.2

Away D W L L L

0.8

More tips for New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union in the MLS:

👉 Our prediction is: under 9.5 corners

After scanning the different markets for New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union, we find that under 9.5 corners is the most eye-catching bet based on the playing profile of the two sides.

We don't foresee much free-flowing attacking football from the two teams, which will greatly reduce the chances of them winning the 10 total corners required to sink this bet.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

Analyzing what sports betting sites offer us in terms of markets for this match between New York Red Bulls and Philadelphia Union, it's clear that the best betting option is the Both Teams to Score market (which has odds of 1.29). In other words, this is our ideal recommendation for betting on today's match.

Correct score prediction for New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: New York Red Bulls 0-1 Philadelphia Union. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.

Where to watch New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union

Check out where to watch the live match between Philadelphia Union and New York Red Bulls:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for New York Red Bulls and Philadelphia Union

The line-ups for New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

New York Red Bulls line-up

  • 2

    Justin Che

    Defender

  • 7

    Cade Cowell

    Forward

  • 10

    Emil Forsberg

    Forward

  • 12

    Dylan Nealis

    Defender

  • 14

    Julián Medina

    Defender

  • 15

    Adri Mehmeti

    Midfielder

  • 16

    Julian Hall

    Forward

  • 34

    Ethan Horvath

    Goalkeeper

  • 48

    Ronald Donkor

    Midfielder

  • 56

    Matthew Dos Santos

    Defender

  • 91

    Mijahir Murillo

    Forward

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Philadelphia Union line-up

  • 6

    Cavan Sullivan

    Midfielder

  • 8

    Jesús Bueno

    Midfielder

  • 9

    Bruno Damiani

    Forward

  • 10

    Milan Iloski

    Forward

  • 18

    Andre Blake

  • 19

    Indiana Vassilev

    Forward

  • 21

    Danley Jean Jacques

  • 26

    Nathan Harriel

    Defender

  • 27

    Kai Wagner

    Defender

  • 39

    Francis Westfield

    Defender

  • 44

    Neil Pierre

    Defender

The Philadelphia Union starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union

Match: New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union

Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026

Date: 30/08/2026

Time: 00:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: Red Bull Arena

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 26 August 2026, at 21:30 Last updated on 26 August 2026, at 21:30
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.