Philadelphia Union vs Atlanta United FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Philadelphia Union vs Atlanta United FC — MLS at Subaru Park.
- Philadelphia Union 29 games · 45 pts (2026/26)
- Atlanta United FC 29 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 29 | 66 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 29 | 52 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 29 | 49 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 29 | 48 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 29 | 46 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 29 | 45 |
| 7 | Orlando City SC | 29 | 38 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 28 | 36 |
| 9 | New York Red Bulls | 29 | 36 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 29 | 33 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 29 | 33 |
| 12 | D.C. United SC | 28 | 33 |
| 13 | Columbus Crew SC | 29 | 32 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 29 | 30 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 29 | 24 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 29 | 52 |
| 17 | St. Louis City | 29 | 51 |
| 18 | FC Dallas | 29 | 50 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 29 | 47 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 29 | 46 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 30 | 45 |
| 22 | Seattle Sounders FC | 29 | 41 |
| 23 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 30 | 39 |
| 24 | Colorado Rapids SC | 29 | 38 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 29 | 33 |
| 26 | Portland Timbers | 29 | 33 |
| 27 | Real Salt Lake | 29 | 33 |
| 28 | Minnesota United FC | 29 | 31 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 29 | 31 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 29 | 22 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug | Atlanta United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 25 Jul | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Jul | New York Red Bulls | H | 3–1 | W |
| 24 May | Internacional CF Miami | A | 3–4 | L |
| 16 May | Columbus Crew SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 May | Orlando City SC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug | Philadelphia Union | A | 2–3 | L |
| 25 Jul | New England Revolution | A | 1–4 | L |
| 23 Jul | Charlotte FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Jul | Nashville SC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 May | Columbus Crew SC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 May | Orlando City SC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Philadelphia Union | Atlanta United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #14 |
| 45 | Points | 30 |
| 29 | Played | 29 |
| 13 / 6 / 10 | W / D / L | 8 / 6 / 15 |
| 59 | Scored | 36 |
| 46 | Conceded | 48 |
| +13 | GD | -12 |
| 1.55 | PPG | 1.03 |
| 45% | Win % | 28% |
Key Stats
59%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
Philadelphia Union this season
Philadelphia Union this season
17%
Clean Sheets
Atlanta United FC this season
Atlanta United FC this season
Philadelphia Union are 6th (45 pts). Atlanta United FC are 14th (30 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Philadelphia Union
0-15
4/6
16-30
4/7
31-45
7/5
46-60
11/1
61-75
15/3
76+
7/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Atlanta United FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
4/5
31-45
3/5
46-60
4/7
61-75
5/7
76+
5/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Philadelphia Union
| Milan Iloski | 18 G | 2 A |
| Bruno Damiani | 11 G | 3 A |
| Cavan Sullivan | 7 G | 5 A |
Atlanta United FC
| Aleksei Miranchuk | 6 G | 6 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Philadelphia Union have kicked off against Atlanta United FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Philadelphia Union currently sit 14 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Atlanta United FC is showing some good football. However, Atlanta United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 15' Atlanta United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 20' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 26' Enea Mihaj was booked on 26.
- 28' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Milan Iloski.
- 30' A goal from the Paraguay international Miguel Almiron! He fires home on 30 to make it 0-1!
- 35' The travelling Atlanta United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 45' Both keepers have barely been tested. Philadelphia Union and Atlanta United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 50' Atlanta United FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 53' Nathan Harriel is having his name booked by the referee on 53.
- 56' Another change for Philadelphia Union made on 56 minute. Indiana Vassilev leaves to be changed by Quinn Sullivan.
- 57' The supporters are chanting for Jesus Bueno. He replaces Jovan Lukic on 57 minute.
- 59' It’s gonna be a card for Lucas Hoyos.
- 64' Philadelphia Union is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 66' What a moment for Tristan Muyumba! That strike on 66 puts his side firmly in control.
- 68' Poor challenge from Bruno Damiani. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 71' Time for substitution for Philadelphia Union. Nathan Harriel is replaced by Agustin Anello.
- 73' The USA Milan Iloski breaks the deadlock on 73 minutes. 1-2!
- 78' Luke Brennan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Fafa Picault on 78 minute.
- 83' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 84' A tactical swap from Atlanta United FC — Arif Kovac on, Miguel Almiron off on 84 minutes.
- 88' The crowd applauds Tristan Muyumba as he leaves the pitch. Ronald Hernandez steps in for Atlanta United FC.
- 90' Atlanta United FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 90' Alejandro Bedoya has so much to prove this time. He replaces Cavan Sullivan on 90 minute.
- Full Time. Philadelphia Union beats Atlanta United FC
Lineups
Philadelphia Union Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 18
- 19
- 10
-
26
Nathan Harriel ↓ Agustin Anello 71'
- 21
-
9
Bruno Damiani ↓ Ezekiel Alladoh 71'
- 6
- 39
-
4
Jovan Lukic ↓ Jesus Bueno 57'
- 44
Bench
-
11
Alejandro Bedoya ↑ 90'
- 5
-
33
Quinn Sullivan ↑ 56'
-
8
Jesus Bueno ↑ 57'
- 16
-
28
Agustin Anello ↑ 71'
- 76
- 2
-
23
Ezekiel Alladoh ↑ 71'
Coach
Ryan Richter
Atlanta United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
22
Fafa Picault ↓ Luke Brennan 78'
- 59
-
10
Miguel Almiron ↓ Arif Kovac 84'
- 1
- 4
- 8
- 55
- 3
- 47
- 28
Bench
- 30
-
5
Stian Gregersen ↑ 78'
-
2
Ronald Hernandez ↑ 88'
-
20
Luke Brennan ↑ 78'
- 42
- 41
- 16
-
39
Arif Kovac ↑ 84'
Coach
Gerardo Martino
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josef Martinez | 6 |
| Josef Martinez | 4 |
| Tai Baribo | 2 |
| Thiago Almada | 2 |
| Andrew Gutman | 2 |
| Julian Carranza | 2 |
| Mikkel Uhre | 2 |
| Daniel Gazdag | 2 |
Head to Head
Philadelphia Union Form
2026-08-01
Philadelphia Union
3–2
Atlanta United FC
W
2026-07-25
Philadelphia Union
1–0
Seattle Sounders FC
W
2026-07-22
Philadelphia Union
3–1
New York Red Bulls
W
2026-05-24
Internacional CF Miami
4–3
Philadelphia Union
L
2026-05-16
Philadelphia Union
1–1
Columbus Crew SC
D
2026-05-13
Orlando City SC
1–0
Philadelphia Union
L
Atlanta United FC Form
2026-08-01
Philadelphia Union
3–2
Atlanta United FC
L
2026-07-25
New England Revolution
4–1
Atlanta United FC
L
2026-07-23
Charlotte FC
2–2
Atlanta United FC
D
2026-07-18
Nashville SC
1–0
Atlanta United FC
L
2026-05-24
Columbus Crew SC
2–0
Atlanta United FC
L
2026-05-16
Orlando City SC
1–1
Atlanta United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.27
Philadelphia Union xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Atlanta United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Philadelphia Union win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.44
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Philadelphia Union or Draw
82%
Draw or Atlanta United FC
40%
Philadelphia Union or Atlanta United FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Atlanta United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
8.3%
3 – 1
7%
1 – 0
6.8%
3 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 2
4.8%
0 – 0
4.6%
3 – 2
Actual
4 – 1
4%
4 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Philadelphia Union
| Handicap | Philadelphia Union covers | Push | Atlanta United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 18% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 21% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Philadelphia Union keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Atlanta United FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

