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New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2026
Sun 6 Sep 2020 · 23:00 UTC Red Bull Arena HT 45' · FT 45+1'

Overview

Match Preview

New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union — MLS at Red Bull Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Jeremy Hanson
  • Referee Armando Villarreal
  • Referee Adam Wienckowski
  • Referee R. Mendoza
  • Referee

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Sep Philadelphia Union H 0–3 L
02 Sep D.C. United SC H 0–1 L
30 Aug New England Revolution A 1–1 D
25 Aug Philadelphia Union A 0–1 L
20 Aug New York City FC H 1–0 W
23 Jul FC Cincinnati A 0–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Sep New York Red Bulls A 3–0 W
02 Sep Columbus Crew SC A 0–1 L
29 Aug D.C. United SC H 4–1 W
25 Aug New York Red Bulls H 1–0 W
20 Aug New England Revolution A 0–0 D
06 Aug Portland Timbers H 1–2 L

Season Stats

New York Red Bulls Philadelphia Union
#10 Position #6
33 Points 39
27 Played 27
9 / 6 / 12 W / D / L 11 / 6 / 10
34 Scored 54
51 Conceded 44
-17 GD +10
1.22 PPG 1.44
33% Win % 41%

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
30% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
New York Red Bulls this season
26% Clean Sheets
Philadelphia Union this season

New York Red Bulls are 10th (33 pts). Philadelphia Union are 6th (39 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

New York Red Bulls
0-15
6/5
16-30
2/3
31-45
5/6
46-60
5/8
61-75
2/6
76+
5/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Philadelphia Union
0-15
4/6
16-30
4/7
31-45
6/4
46-60
9/1
61-75
14/3
76+
6/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

New York Red Bulls
Julian Hall 10 G 2 A
Jorge Ruvalcaba 7 G
Philadelphia Union
Milan Iloski 16 G 2 A
Bruno Damiani 8 G 1 A
Cavan Sullivan 7 G 4 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Red Bull Arena. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' The 27-year-old Matt Real has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His New York Red Bulls side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 25' New York Red Bulls currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 29' Philadelphia Union ring the changes. Sergio Santos has done his job and it is now time for Andrew Wooten to step up.
  • 34' The travelling Philadelphia Union supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 36' Brenden Aaronson makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Philadelphia Union are in front.
  • 41' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 46' Anthony Fontana has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 56' New York Red Bulls are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Philadelphia Union backline.
  • 57' Omir Fernandez is replacing Jared Stroud for the New York Red Bulls side.
  • 61' Jamiro makes way for Ilsinho at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from Philadelphia Union.
  • 66' Philadelphia Union looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Milan Iloski scoring 2 goals.
  • 67' New York Red Bulls manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jason Pendant is hanging Mandela Egbo on the field on 67 minute.
  • 68' Kacper Przybylko has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 68 minutes.
  • 73' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jim Curtin might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 77' Philadelphia Union ring the changes. Brenden Aaronson has done his job and it is now time for Anthony Fontana to step up.
  • 78' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Matt Real makes it 0-3.
  • 82' The whistle greets Kaku as he departs to be replaced by Brian White.
  • 83' The crowd applauds Florian Valot as he leaves the pitch. Dru Yearwood steps in for New York Red Bulls.
  • 88' Florian Valot has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 23 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • New York Red Bulls will have plenty to reflect on. Philadelphia Union were simply the better side today.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.11 New York Red Bulls xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.02 Philadelphia Union xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 59% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
New York Red Bulls22% Draw24% Philadelphia Union54%
Actual: Philadelphia Union win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

New York Red Bulls or Draw
47%
Draw or Philadelphia Union
78%
New York Red Bulls or Philadelphia Union
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
New York Red Bulls17% Draw42% Philadelphia Union41%
Actual: Philadelphia Union win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 2
8.9%
0 – 1
8.2%
1 – 3
6.4%
0 – 0
6%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 2
5.3%
2 – 1
5.2%
1 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
3.6%
1 – 4
3.3%

Asian Handicap — New York Red Bulls

Handicap New York Red Bulls covers Push Philadelphia Union covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 5% 92%
-1.5 8% — 92%
-1 8% 12% 81%
-0.5 19% — 81%
+0.5 43% — 57%
+1 43% 22% 35%
+1.5 65% — 35%
+2 65% 18% 17%
+2.5 83% — 17%

Clean Sheet

New York Red Bulls keeps clean sheet
14% ✓
Philadelphia Union keeps clean sheet
34% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.