Philadelphia Union vs Houston Dynamo, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Philadelphia Union vs Houston Dynamo — MLS at Subaru Park.
- Philadelphia Union 27 games · 39 pts (2026/26)
- Houston Dynamo 27 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 27 | 60 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 27 | 46 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 27 | 43 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire FC | 26 | 42 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 27 | 39 |
| 7 | Orlando City SC | 27 | 34 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 27 | 33 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 26 | 33 |
| 10 | New York Red Bulls | 26 | 33 |
| 11 | D.C. United SC | 26 | 30 |
| 12 | Columbus Crew SC | 27 | 29 |
| 13 | Toronto FC | 27 | 29 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 27 | 27 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 27 | 24 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 26 | 50 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 27 | 47 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 27 | 45 |
| 19 | St. Louis City | 26 | 44 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 27 | 44 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 28 | 41 |
| 22 | Colorado Rapids SC | 27 | 36 |
| 23 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 28 | 36 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 26 | 35 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 27 | 32 |
| 26 | Portland Timbers | 27 | 32 |
| 27 | Real Salt Lake | 27 | 32 |
| 28 | Austin FC | 27 | 31 |
| 29 | Minnesota United FC | 27 | 29 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 26 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul | Houston Dynamo | H | 6–0 | W |
| 23 Jul | Orlando City SC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Jul | New England Revolution | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Jul | Internacional CF Miami | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Jul | D.C. United SC | H | 7–0 | W |
| 03 Jul | Columbus Crew SC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul | Philadelphia Union | A | 0–6 | L |
| 24 Jul | Minnesota United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Jul | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Jul | Austin FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Jul | FC Dallas | H | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Jul | Charlotte FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Philadelphia Union | Houston Dynamo | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #20 |
| 39 | Points | 44 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 11 / 6 / 10 | W / D / L | 13 / 5 / 9 |
| 54 | Scored | 34 |
| 44 | Conceded | 32 |
| +10 | GD | +2 |
| 1.44 | PPG | 1.63 |
| 41% | Win % | 48% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
Philadelphia Union this season
Philadelphia Union this season
41%
Clean Sheets
Houston Dynamo this season
Houston Dynamo this season
Philadelphia Union are 6th (39 pts). Houston Dynamo are 20th (44 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
Houston Dynamo
0-15
1/2
16-30
3/4
31-45
7/4
46-60
5/3
61-75
5/3
76+
3/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Philadelphia Union
| Milan Iloski | 16 G | 2 A |
| Bruno Damiani | 8 G | 1 A |
| Cavan Sullivan | 7 G | 4 A |
Houston Dynamo
| Guilherme | 14 G | 6 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Philadelphia Union vs Houston Dynamo — let the football do the talking.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alejandro Bedoya made 297 appearances and scored 25 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' The 30-year-old Daniel Gazdag has been sensational this season — 4 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jakob Glesnes suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' Philadelphia Union are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 23' A stunning finish from Daniel Gazdag — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 26' Michael Nelson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Steve Clark on 26 minute.
- 31' Houston Dynamo fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 36' Fafa Picault is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Houston Dynamo so far.
- 41' Houston Dynamo come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 42' What a moment for Jack McGlynn! That strike on 42 puts his side firmly in control.
- 46' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Mikael Uhre makes no mistake. 3-0!
- 48' Mikael Uhre has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 48 minutes.
- 53' Daniel Steres has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 27 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 55' A goal from the Argentina international Julian Carranza! He fires home on 55 to make it 5-0!
- 58' Carlos Ferreira makes way for Tyler Pasher at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from Houston Dynamo.
- 59' Another substitution for Houston Dynamo to replace Zeca by Griffin Dorsey on 59 minute.
- 63' It’s a booking for Houston Dynamo player. Matias Vera gets a Yellow card.
- 66' Cory Burke has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mikael Uhre on 66 minute.
- 71' Philadelphia Union are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Houston Dynamo backline.
- 73' The whistle greets Adalberto Carrasquilla as he departs to be replaced by Carlos Darwin Quintero.
- 77' Philadelphia Union manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Paxten Aaronson is hanging Daniel Gazdag on the field on 77 minute.
- 82' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paulo Nagamura might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 85' Controversy at the stadium! Darwin Ceren argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 86' Another change for Philadelphia Union made on 86 minute. Julian Carranza leaves to be changed by Quinn Sullivan.
- 89' Quinn Sullivan doubles the advantage! 6-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 90' Houston Dynamo player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- Houston Dynamo will have plenty to reflect on. Philadelphia Union were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Philadelphia Union Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 18
- 3
-
11
Alejandro Bedoya ↓ Jesus Bueno 77'
- 15
- 9
-
7
Mikael Uhre ↓ Cory Burke 66'
-
6
Daniel Gazdag ↓ Paxten Aaronson 77'
- 5
- 31
- 16
Bench
-
19
Cory Burke ↑ 66'
- 1
- 2
-
33
Quinn Sullivan ↑ 86'
- 26
-
30
Paxten Aaronson ↑ 77'
-
20
Jesus Bueno ↑ 77'
- 34
- 25
Coach
Jim Curtin
Houston Dynamo Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 2
- 5
- 3
-
12
Steve Clark ↓ Michael Nelson 26'
- 10
- 20
-
37
Zeca ↓ Griffin Dorsey 59'
-
22
Matias Vera ↓ Darwin Ceren 73'
- 34
-
9
Carlos Ferreira ↓ Tyler Pasher 58'
Bench
-
24
Darwin Ceren ↑ 73'
- 8
- 4
-
26
Michael Nelson ↑ 26'
-
25
Griffin Dorsey ↑ 59'
- 29
-
19
Tyler Pasher ↑ 58'
- 13
-
23
Carlos Darwin Quintero ↑ 73'
Coach
Paulo Nagamura
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alejandro Bedoya | 2 |
| Mikael Uhre | 2 |
| Jack Elliott | 1 |
| Kacper Przybylko | 1 |
| Mauro Manotas | 1 |
| Julian Carranza | 1 |
| Fafa Picault | 1 |
| Daniel Gazdag | 1 |
Head to Head
Philadelphia Union Form
2022-07-30
Philadelphia Union
6–0
Houston Dynamo
W
2022-07-23
Orlando City SC
0–1
Philadelphia Union
W
2022-07-16
Philadelphia Union
2–1
New England Revolution
W
2022-07-14
Internacional CF Miami
1–2
Philadelphia Union
W
2022-07-08
Philadelphia Union
7–0
D.C. United SC
W
2022-07-03
Columbus Crew SC
0–0
Philadelphia Union
D
Houston Dynamo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.95
Philadelphia Union xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94
Houston Dynamo xG
I would bet for:
Philadelphia Union to win 74% + Over 2.5 goals 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Philadelphia Union win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.89
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
Philadelphia Union or Draw
90%
Draw or Houston Dynamo
26%
Philadelphia Union or Houston Dynamo
84%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Philadelphia Union win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 6–0 not predicted6 – 0Actual
2 – 0
9.1%
3 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
8.2%
3 – 1
7.9%
1 – 1
6.4%
4 – 0
6.3%
1 – 0
6%
4 – 1
5.9%
2 – 2
3.8%
5 – 0
3.7%
3 – 2
3.7%
5 – 1
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Philadelphia Union
| Handicap | Philadelphia Union covers | Push | Houston Dynamo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -2 | 37% | 21% | 42% |
| -1.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| -1 | 58% | 19% | 23% |
| -0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Philadelphia Union keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Houston Dynamo keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

