Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC Prediction, Tips & Odds
Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC
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The model favours Philadelphia Union to win against Orlando City SC, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Philadelphia currently sits in 8th place, with a record of 8 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses. Their recent form has improved, going unbeaten in their last five matches with three wins and two draws. This resurgence is crucial as they aim to climb the standings and secure a playoff spot, especially given their goal difference of +2, which indicates a more balanced performance compared to their opponents. Orlando City SC, positioned 6th, has a slightly better record with 9 wins, 4 draws, and 11 losses. However, their goal difference of -15 suggests defensive vulnerabilities, having conceded significantly more goals than they have scored. While their recent form includes three wins in their last five, it’s clear that they have struggled defensively throughout the season, which could be exploited by a resurgent Philadelphia side. The model assigns a win probability of approximately 55% for Philadelphia Union, projecting a 2-1 outcome. One key market to watch is Philadelphia's home advantage, which has historically boosted their performance at Subaru Park. However, if Orlando can tighten their defense and capitalise on counter-attacks, they could make this a competitive match. For a deeper understanding of how these predictions were formulated, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. This analysis is brought to you by The Daily Punt Analysis Team, using an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season.
Betting Predictions
How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.
Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.
Combined goal output is high (3.7 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 11.6% probability.
Philadelphia Union have been the stronger side, winning 36% of their matches.
Our model projects a 2-1 Philadelphia Union win as the most likely scoreline at 11.6% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.
Lines averaged across 2 bookmakers. Philadelphia Union are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.
Best Betting Odds
Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 1.49 | 4.55 | 5.45 | 1.28 | 3.05 | 1.41 | 2.64 | |
| 1.47 | 5.00 | 5.50 | — | — | — | — | |
| 1.50 | 4.33 | 5.00 | — | — | 1.40 | 2.75 | |
| 1.50 | 4.50 | 5.25 | 1.33 | 3.40 | 1.44 | 2.62 | |
Betano | 1.52 | 4.75 | 5.50 | 1.35 | 3.25 | 1.44 | 2.67 |
Goals Probability
Avg. bookmaker oddsDouble Chance
Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 10 Meetings (evenly matched 4-4)The head-to-head record between Philadelphia Union and Orlando City SC stands at 4 wins for each side and 2 draws in their last 10 matches. This indicates a balanced rivalry, with no team showing a dominant edge. The scorelines reflect a mix of competitive encounters, including several narrow victories and a notable 5-1 win for Philadelphia Union. The 0-0 draw in their most recent clash suggests that both teams can also struggle to find the net at times. Overall, the results point to a closely contested matchup with both teams capable of winning.
Major League Soccer Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 24 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 53 | 23 | 30 | 46 | LWLWW |
| 1 |  Nashville SC | 25 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 50 | 21 | 29 | 54 | DLDWW |
| 2 |  Inter Miami | 25 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 61 | 46 | 15 | 45 | DDDWL |
| 2 |  Houston Dynamo | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 32 | 28 | 4 | 43 | LWDDL |
| 3 |  New England Revolution | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 41 | 31 | 10 | 43 | WWLWD |
| 3 |  FC Dallas | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 49 | 42 | 7 | 43 | WWWDL |
| 6 | Orlando City SC | 25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 34 | WWWDW |
| 7 | Philadelphia Union | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 46 | 39 | 7 | 33 | WWWWD |
| 14 |  Seattle Sounders | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 30 | -5 | 28 | DDDDL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 24 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 26 | 59 | -33 | 18 | WLLLD |
| 15 |  CF Montreal | 25 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 31 | 51 | -20 | 21 | LLLLD |
Venue Record
Current season at home / on the roadKey Statistics
2026 SeasonPhiladelphia Union have won 9 of their last 18 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 6. Their recent home fixtures include beat FC Cincinnati 5-0 and beat CF Montreal 2-0.
Overall, the wider run reads 12W 6D 15L from the last 33 games (36% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.
Orlando City SC have won 6 of their last 17 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 9. Their recent away fixtures include beat Orlando City SC 2-3 and drew with Minnesota United FC 3-3.
Overall, the wider run reads 14W 5D 16L from the last 35 games (40% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.
Lineups
Lineups not yet announced
Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.
Unavailable Players
0 playersPhiladelphia Union
No reported absences
Orlando City SC
No reported absences
Betting Strategy
High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.
Yellow Card Prediction
The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.
Corner Prediction
Philadelphia Union have averaged 6.9 corners per match at home; Orlando City SC 4.4 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.7 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.
Player Stats Bet
Philadelphia Union have generated 2.17 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 36% of them. They put 5.6 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Philadelphia Union player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.
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The Daily Punt Analysis Team
Data-driven football predictions and betting tips
This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.
Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.
