Orlando City SC vs Philadelphia Union, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Orlando City SC vs Philadelphia Union — MLS .
- Orlando City SC 18 games · 20 pts (2026/26)
- Philadelphia Union 18 games · 16 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Jeremy Hanson
- Referee Chris Penso
- Referee Edvin Jurisevic
- Referee Elvis Osmanovic
- Referee Mike Rottersman
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 18 | 38 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 17 | 29 |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 18 | 25 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 18 | 23 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 18 | 20 |
| 11 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 |
| 14 | Montreal Impact FC | 18 | 16 |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 17 | 34 |
| 17 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 34 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 33 |
| 19 | Houston Dynamo | 18 | 32 |
| 20 | FC Dallas | 18 | 27 |
| 21 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 27 |
| 22 | St. Louis City | 18 | 26 |
| 23 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 24 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 17 | 24 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 18 | 24 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 18 | 22 |
| 27 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 22 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 18 | 21 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 18 | 17 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 14 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jul | Philadelphia Union | H | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Jun | Columbus Crew SC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Jun | D.C. United SC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jun | Montreal Impact FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 24 May | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 May | FC Cincinnati | H | 5–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jul | Orlando City SC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Jun | New York City FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 26 Jun | New England Revolution | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Jun | New York Red Bulls | H | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Jun | Minnesota United FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 30 May | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Orlando City SC | Philadelphia Union | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #13 |
| 20 | Points | 16 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 6 / 2 / 10 | W / D / L | 4 / 4 / 10 |
| 30 | Scored | 25 |
| 47 | Conceded | 33 |
| -17 | GD | -8 |
| 1.11 | PPG | 0.89 |
| 33% | Win % | 22% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
16%
Clean Sheets
Orlando City SC this season
Orlando City SC this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Philadelphia Union this season
Philadelphia Union this season
Orlando City SC are 11th (20 pts). Philadelphia Union are 13th (16 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Orlando City SC
0-15
2/2
16-30
5/6
31-45
–/6
46-60
6/3
61-75
5/2
76+
1/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Philadelphia Union
0-15
3/3
16-30
1/5
31-45
3/3
46-60
3/1
61-75
4/2
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Orlando City SC
| Martin Ojeda | 11 G |
Philadelphia Union
| Milan Iloski | 8 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Orlando City SC host Philadelphia Union — let the battle begin!
- 5' Orlando City SC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 8' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Christopher Mueller makes it 1-0.
- 13' Orlando City SC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 18' Anthony Fontana has been relatively quiet despite scoring 9 goals in his last 289 appearances.
- 23' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Orlando City SC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 26' The referee shows Philadelphia Union player a Yellow card on 26.
- 31' It looks surprising Orlando City SC does not make any changes. Matt Freese has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 32' Magnificent from Kacper Przybylko! That is 24 goals in 289 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 37' Philadelphia Union come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 42' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 43' Robin Jansson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 43.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Robin Jansson on 45 minutes.
- 46' Kamal Miller is replacing Nani for the Orlando City SC side.
- 47' Kacper Przybylko is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 52' Magnificent from Fafa Picault! That is 70 goals in 289 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 57' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 61' Another change for Orlando City SC made on 61 minute. Danny Acosta leaves to be changed by Shane O'Neill.
- 65' Brenden Aaronson makes way for Marco Fabian at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Philadelphia Union.
- 67' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Sacha Kljestan on 67 minutes.
- 72' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 73' The Philadelphia Union bench stirs into life. Jamiro is withdrawn and Sergio Santos gets his opportunity.
- 78' Brenden Aaronson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 82' Fafa Picault makes way for Anthony Fontana at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Philadelphia Union.
- 87' Over 87 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Philadelphia Union. Kai Wagner will be fuming at that decision.
- The final score is 1-3.
Lineups
Orlando City SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
17
Nani C ↓ Kamal Miller 46'
-
25
Danny Acosta ↓ Shane O'Neill 61'
- 13
- 23
- 22
- 16
- 4
-
9
Christopher Mueller ↓ Dom Dwyer 61'
- 6
- 8
Bench
-
12
Shane O'Neill ↑ 61'
- 26
-
14
Dom Dwyer ↑ 61'
- 18
-
27
Kamal Miller ↑ 46'
- 24
- 19
Coach
James O'Connor
Philadelphia Union Lineups
Starting XI
-
35
Jamiro ↓ Sergio Santos 73'
- 27
- 26
- 3
- 6
- 11
- 28
-
9
Fafa Picault ↓ Anthony Fontana 82'
-
22
Brenden Aaronson ↓ Marco Fabian 65'
- 1
- 23
Bench
-
10
Marco Fabian ↑ 65'
- 78
- 33
-
21
Anthony Fontana ↑ 82'
- 31
- 16
-
17
Sergio Santos ↑ 73'
Coach
Jim Curtin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Daniel Gazdag | 4 |
| Martin Ojeda | 3 |
| Duncan McGuire | 3 |
| Kacper Przybylko | 3 |
| Dom Dwyer | 3 |
| Dom Dwyer | 2 |
| Tai Baribo | 2 |
| Marco Pasalic | 2 |
Head to Head
Orlando City SC Form
2019-07-03
Orlando City SC
1–3
Philadelphia Union
L
2019-06-29
Columbus Crew SC
0–2
Orlando City SC
W
2019-06-27
D.C. United SC
1–0
Orlando City SC
L
2019-06-01
Montreal Impact FC
0–3
Orlando City SC
W
2019-05-24
Orlando City SC
0–1
Los Angeles Galaxy
L
2019-05-19
Orlando City SC
5–1
FC Cincinnati
W
Philadelphia Union Form
2019-07-03
Orlando City SC
1–3
Philadelphia Union
W
2019-06-29
New York City FC
4–2
Philadelphia Union
L
2019-06-26
New England Revolution
1–1
Philadelphia Union
D
2019-06-08
Philadelphia Union
3–2
New York Red Bulls
W
2019-06-02
Minnesota United FC
2–3
Philadelphia Union
W
2019-05-30
Philadelphia Union
1–1
Colorado Rapids SC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.01
Orlando City SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.09
Philadelphia Union xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + Orlando City SC or Philadelphia Union 76%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Philadelphia Union win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.1
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 4.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
Double Chance
Orlando City SC or Draw
61%
Draw or Philadelphia Union
63%
Orlando City SC or Philadelphia Union
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 2
7%
2 – 1
6.8%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 3
4.9%
3 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.5%
0 – 2
3.7%
2 – 0
3.5%
3 – 3
3.3%
0 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Orlando City SC
| Handicap | Orlando City SC covers | Push | Philadelphia Union covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 11% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 17% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 17% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 12% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Orlando City SC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Philadelphia Union keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

