New England Revolution vs Philadelphia Union, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
New England Revolution vs Philadelphia Union — MLS at Gillette Stadium.
- New England Revolution 34 games · 58 pts (2026/26)
- Philadelphia Union 34 games · 50 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Rubiel Vazquez
- Referee Jose Carlos Rivero
- Referee Matthew Nelson
- Referee Nick Uranga
- Referee
16 games this season
🟨 2.7/game
⚽ 10.9 goals/game
🟥 3 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Philadelphia Union | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Oct | Montreal Impact FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 11 Oct | New York City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Oct | Toronto FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Oct | Nashville SC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Sep | D.C. United SC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | New England Revolution | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Oct | D.C. United SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Oct | Montreal Impact FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Oct | FC Cincinnati | H | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Toronto FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Sep | Internacional CF Miami | H | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| New England Revolution | Philadelphia Union | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #6 |
| 58 | Points | 50 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 18 / 4 / 12 | W / D / L | 14 / 8 / 12 |
| 55 | Scored | 66 |
| 47 | Conceded | 52 |
| +8 | GD | +14 |
| 1.71 | PPG | 1.47 |
| 53% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
New England Revolution this season
New England Revolution this season
24%
Clean Sheets
Philadelphia Union this season
Philadelphia Union this season
New England Revolution are 3rd (58 pts). Philadelphia Union are 6th (50 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
New England Revolution
0-15
5/5
16-30
4/2
31-45
9/6
46-60
9/3
61-75
2/8
76+
12/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Philadelphia Union
0-15
4/6
16-30
6/7
31-45
8/7
46-60
12/2
61-75
17/5
76+
8/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
New England Revolution
| Carles Gil | 13 G | 7 A |
| Dor Turgeman | 12 G | 7 A |
| Peyton Miller | 7 G | 7 A |
Philadelphia Union
| Milan Iloski | 19 G | 2 A |
| Bruno Damiani | 13 G | 3 A |
| Cavan Sullivan | 9 G | 6 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — New England Revolution and Philadelphia Union get this one started.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' New England Revolution are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Philadelphia Union backline.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jim Curtin might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' Jakob Glesnes has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Teal Bunbury made 301 appearances and scored 50 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ray Gaddis, as he is very good at scoring at Gillette Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 34' Brilliant from the ! Andrew Farrell makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 34.
- 39' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 44' Philadelphia Union come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 49' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 54' Anthony Fontana is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for New England Revolution tonight.
- 57' Sergio Santos catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 57.
- 59' Fresh legs for New England Revolution! Diego Fagundez comes on to replace Thomas McNamara.
- 60' The supporters are chanting for Matt Polster. He replaces Scott Caldwell on 60 minute.
- 65' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 69' Goal! Anthony Fontana scores his 9 goal in 305 matches.
- 74' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 77' Cory Burke is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kacper Przybylko at the 77 minute mark.
- 78' Time for substitution for Philadelphia Union. Anthony Fontana is replaced by Andrew Wooten.
- 80' GOAL! Tajon Buchanan scores on 80. Assisted by Matt Polster
- 85' New England Revolution has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 87' Controversy at the stadium! Jamiro argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 89' The supporters are chanting for Matt Real. He replaces Kai Wagner on 89 minute.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Matt Polster. He receives a Yellow card.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Philadelphia Union take all three points.
Lineups
New England Revolution Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 2
-
6
Scott Caldwell C ↓ Matt Polster 60'
- 30
- 10
- 42
- 26
- 9
- 24
- 17
- 4
Bench
- 16
- 13
-
14
Diego Fagundez ↑ 59'
- 19
- 15
- 18
- 11
-
8
Matt Polster ↑ 60'
- 31
Coach
Bruce Arena
Philadelphia Union Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
-
27
Kai Wagner ↓ Matt Real 89'
- 18
- 3
- 28
-
21
Anthony Fontana ↓ Andrew Wooten 78'
- 4
- 22
-
17
Sergio Santos ↓ Ilsinho 60'
-
23
Kacper Przybylko ↓ Cory Burke 77'
- 5
Bench
-
7
Andrew Wooten ↑ 78'
- 78
-
19
Cory Burke ↑ 77'
-
25
Ilsinho ↑ 60'
- 15
- 12
-
32
Matt Real ↑ 89'
- 20
- 13
Coach
Jim Curtin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gustavo Bou | 5 |
| Daniel Gazdag | 5 |
| Anthony Fontana | 4 |
| Tai Baribo | 4 |
| Sergio Santos | 4 |
| Jack Elliott | 3 |
| Julian Carranza | 3 |
| Tajon Buchanan | 3 |
Head to Head
New England Revolution Form
2020-10-19
New England Revolution
1–2
Philadelphia Union
L
2020-10-14
Montreal Impact FC
2–3
New England Revolution
W
2020-10-11
New York City FC
1–2
New England Revolution
W
2020-10-07
New England Revolution
0–1
Toronto FC
L
2020-10-03
New England Revolution
0–0
Nashville SC
D
2020-09-27
D.C. United SC
0–2
New England Revolution
W
Philadelphia Union Form
2020-10-19
New England Revolution
1–2
Philadelphia Union
W
2020-10-15
D.C. United SC
2–2
Philadelphia Union
D
2020-10-11
Philadelphia Union
2–1
Montreal Impact FC
W
2020-10-07
Philadelphia Union
3–0
FC Cincinnati
W
2020-10-03
Toronto FC
2–1
Philadelphia Union
L
2020-09-27
Philadelphia Union
3–0
Internacional CF Miami
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.32
New England Revolution xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51
Philadelphia Union xG
I would bet for:
New England Revolution or Philadelphia Union 72% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Philadelphia Union win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
New England Revolution or Draw
60%
Draw or Philadelphia Union
68%
New England Revolution or Philadelphia Union
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Philadelphia Union win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8%
0 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — New England Revolution
| Handicap | New England Revolution covers | Push | Philadelphia Union covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 20% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
New England Revolution keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Philadelphia Union keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.