MLS
New York RB vs Philadelphia Union
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 - 00:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Sports Illustrated Stadium
New York RB vs Philadelphia Union Prediction & Stats - MLS 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. New York RB vs Philadelphia Union carries real history into this round of the MLS.
The two sides meet on 30/08 (Sunday) at Sports Illustrated Stadium, 00:30 (UK time).
Read the New York RB vs Philadelphia Union prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on New York RB vs Philadelphia Union
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the New York RB vs Philadelphia Union call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Philadelphia Union
Last updated on 28-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Philadelphia Union the side to beat, with roughly 31% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all MLS odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
New York RB Preview
New York RB reach this fixture 21 match into their MLS. Here is where The Red Bulls stand:
In this competition
7 won, 5 drawn, 9 lost
1.24 points per game
31 scored, at 1.48 a game
43 conceded, at 2.05 a game
The Red Bulls, season-wide
7 won, 5 drawn, 9 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Julian Hall, 9 goals
Most assists: Cade Cowell, 6 assists
Recent results — New York RB
22/08/2026 19:30
19/08/2026 19:30
15/08/2026 19:30
01/08/2026 19:30
25/07/2026 18:30
Philadelphia Union: how they are travelling
Philadelphia Union come in 21 matches into their MLS.
Here is what The Union have produced:
In this competition
5 won, 6 drawn, 10 lost
1 points per game
31 scored, at 1.48 a game
38 conceded, at 1.81 a game
The Union, season-wide
5 won, 6 drawn, 10 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Milan Iloski, 10 goals
Most assists: Francis Westfield, 5 assists
Recent results — The Union
22/08/2026 21:00
19/08/2026 19:30
16/08/2026 18:00
01/08/2026 19:30
25/07/2026 19:30
The head-to-head favours Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union have generally come out ahead of The Red Bulls in their recent meetings.
From 44 match(es):
Philadelphia Union: 19 win(s)
New York RB: 15 win(s)
Drawn: 10
That trend is worth factoring into the New York RB vs Philadelphia Union prediction.
Form comparison New York RB vs Philadelphia Union
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
New York RB
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
W
L
|
1.24 |
| Home |
D
L
W
L
D
|
1.36 |
| Away |
L
L
W
W
L
|
1.1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 36% | 30% |
| Goals | 3.52 | 3.36 | 3.7 |
| Scored | 1.48 | 1.55 | 1.4 |
| Conceded | 2.05 | 1.82 | 2.3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 55% | 90% |
| Without Conceding | 5% | 9% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 36% | 10% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.6 | 1.66 | 1.54 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.38 | 1.67 |
Away Team
Philadelphia Union
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
W
W
|
1 |
| Home |
W
D
W
W
D
|
1.3 |
| Away |
D
W
L
L
L
|
0.73 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 30% | 18% |
| Goals | 3.29 | 2.3 | 4.18 |
| Scored | 1.48 | 1.2 | 1.73 |
| Conceded | 1.81 | 1.1 | 2.45 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 60% | 82% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 30% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 30% | 18% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.78 | 1.94 | 1.64 |
|
xGA
|
1.11 | 0.93 | 1.28 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Philadelphia Union to Win
Simply put, we see Philadelphia Union coming out on top in this match. Our betting tip is backed by their recent performances, their strong squad depth, and the good odds offered by bookmakers.
With current odds of 2.21 on the 1X2 market, this bet presents solid value and a good chance of success.
👉 Prediction: New York RB to Win the 1st Half
New York RB has been strong in the opening 45 minutes at home this season. Whether it's their tactical approach or the boost from their home crowd, they consistently come out strong.
We expect them to follow the same pattern against Philadelphia Union, making New York RB to win the first half a strong betting option.
Fixture information - New York RB vs Philadelphia Union
Match: New York RB vs Philadelphia Union
Competition: MLS
Date: Sunday, 30/08/2026
Kick-off: 00:30 (UK time)
Venue: Sports Illustrated Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for The Metro vs Zolos that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.77
League: 3.19
Both Teams to Score
69%
League: 63%
Over 1.5+
87%
League: 82%
Over 2.5+
59%
League: 61%
Cards
5.45
League: 4.35
Corners
10.55
League: 9.94
Home Team
New York RB
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
W
L
|
1.24 |
| Home |
D
L
W
L
D
|
1.36 |
| Away |
L
L
W
W
L
|
1.1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 36% | 30% |
| Goals | 3.52 | 3.36 | 3.7 |
| Scored | 1.48 | 1.55 | 1.4 |
| Conceded | 2.05 | 1.82 | 2.3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 55% | 90% |
| Without Conceding | 5% | 9% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 36% | 10% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.6 | 1.66 | 1.54 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.38 | 1.67 |
Away Team
Philadelphia Union
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
W
W
|
1 |
| Home |
W
D
W
W
D
|
1.3 |
| Away |
D
W
L
L
L
|
0.73 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 30% | 18% |
| Goals | 3.29 | 2.3 | 4.18 |
| Scored | 1.48 | 1.2 | 1.73 |
| Conceded | 1.81 | 1.1 | 2.45 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 60% | 82% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 30% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 30% | 18% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.78 | 1.94 | 1.64 |
|
xGA
|
1.11 | 0.93 | 1.28 |
Corners
10.62 / Match
+13% Corners / Match
New York RB received +13% more corners than Philadelphia Union in the MLS
9.38 / Match
Chicago Fire
(3)
Nashville SC
(7)
Atlanta United FC
(7)
Orlando City
(5)
Charlotte
(6)
Philadelphia Union
(6)
Sporting KC
(1)(6)
Austin
(4)
Inter Miami
(4)
New York City
(12)
Atlanta United FC
(6)
Seattle Sounders
(8)
New York RB
(2)
Inter Miami
Cards
2.19 / Match
+24% Cards / Match
Philadelphia Union received +24% more cards than New York RB in the MLS
2.71 / Match
Chicago Fire
(1)
Nashville SC
(1)
Atlanta United FC
(1)
Orlando City
(3)
Charlotte
(4)
Philadelphia Union
(3)
Sporting KC
(2)(2)
Austin
(4)
Inter Miami
(4)
New York City
(3)
Atlanta United FC
(0)
Seattle Sounders
(0)
New York RB
(3)
Inter Miami
Goals Scored
1.48 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
1.48 / Match
Chicago Fire
(1)
Nashville SC
(0)
Atlanta United FC
(1)
Orlando City
(3)
Charlotte
(0)
Philadelphia Union
(1)
Sporting KC
(2)(1)
Austin
(2)
Inter Miami
(3)
New York City
(3)
Atlanta United FC
(1)
Seattle Sounders
(3)
New York RB
(4)
Inter Miami
Goals Conceded
2.05 / Match
+12%
New York RB condeded +12% more goals than Philadelphia Union
1.81 / Match
Chicago Fire
(1)
Nashville SC
(1)
Atlanta United FC
(2)
Orlando City
(2)
Charlotte
(2)
Philadelphia Union
(3)
Sporting KC
(1)(1)
Austin
(2)
Inter Miami
(2)
New York City
(2)
Atlanta United FC
(0)
Seattle Sounders
(1)
New York RB
(6)
Inter Miami
MLS Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nashville SC
|
21 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 43 | 17 | 26 | 49 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Vancouver Whitecaps
|
20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 45 | 18 | 27 | 40 | 2 |
| 3 |
Inter Miami
|
21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 49 | 40 | 9 | 39 | 1.86 |
| 4 |
Houston Dynamo
|
21 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 30 | 26 | 4 | 38 | 1.81 |
| 5 |
Chicago Fire
|
20 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 37 | 26 | 11 | 36 | 1.8 |
| 6 |
Los Angeles FC
|
22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 36 | 22 | 14 | 35 | 1.59 |
| 7 |
New England Revolution
|
21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 33 | 26 | 7 | 34 | 1.62 |
| 8 |
FC Dallas
|
21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 38 | 34 | 4 | 33 | 1.57 |
| 9 |
St. Louis City
|
21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 30 | 27 | 3 | 33 | 1.57 |
| 10 |
SJ Earthquakes
|
21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 39 | 33 | 6 | 33 | 1.57 |
| 11 |
Charlotte
|
21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 38 | 32 | 6 | 32 | 1.52 |
| 12 |
FC Cincinnati
|
21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 49 | 47 | 2 | 31 | 1.48 |
| 13 |
Real Salt Lake
|
20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 34 | 32 | 2 | 28 | 1.4 |
| 14 |
Portland Timbers
|
21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 38 | 37 | 1 | 28 | 1.33 |
| 15 |
Minnesota United
|
21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 27 | 29 | -2 | 28 | 1.33 |
| 16 |
Colorado Rapids
|
21 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 30 | 28 | 2 | 28 | 1.33 |
| 17 |
New York City
|
21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 35 | 30 | 5 | 27 | 1.29 |
| 18 |
San Diego
|
21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 37 | 32 | 5 | 27 | 1.29 |
| 19 |
LA Galaxy
|
22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 27 | 32 | -5 | 26 | 1.18 |
| 20 |
New York RB
|
21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 31 | 43 | -12 | 26 | 1.24 |
| 21 |
Seattle Sounders
|
20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 22 | 27 | -5 | 25 | 1.25 |
| 22 |
DC United
|
21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 28 | 36 | -8 | 24 | 1.14 |
| 23 |
Orlando City
|
21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 34 | 51 | -17 | 24 | 1.14 |
| 24 |
Toronto
|
21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 31 | 37 | -6 | 24 | 1.14 |
| 25 |
Austin
|
21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 26 | 40 | -14 | 21 | 1 |
| 26 |
Philadelphia Union
|
21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 31 | 38 | -7 | 21 | 1 |
| 27 |
Atlanta United FC
|
21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 25 | 36 | -11 | 21 | 1 |
| 28 |
Montreal Impact
|
21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 29 | 39 | -10 | 21 | 1 |
| 29 |
Columbus Crew
|
21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 30 | 36 | -6 | 20 | 0.95 |
| 30 |
Sporting KC
|
21 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 20 | 51 | -31 | 15 | 0.71 |
Odds
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