Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC — MLS at Subaru Park.
- Philadelphia Union 27 games · 39 pts (2026/26)
- Orlando City SC 27 games · 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Orlando City SC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Sep | New England Revolution | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Aug | D.C. United SC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Aug | Montreal Impact FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Aug | New York City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Aug | New England Revolution | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Philadelphia Union | A | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Sep | Montreal Impact FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 10 Sep | Atlanta United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Sep | Columbus Crew SC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 28 Aug | Internacional CF Miami | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Aug | Chicago Fire FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Philadelphia Union | Orlando City SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #7 |
| 39 | Points | 34 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 11 / 6 / 10 | W / D / L | 10 / 4 / 13 |
| 54 | Scored | 48 |
| 44 | Conceded | 64 |
| +10 | GD | -16 |
| 1.44 | PPG | 1.26 |
| 41% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
76%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
Philadelphia Union this season
Philadelphia Union this season
19%
Clean Sheets
Orlando City SC this season
Orlando City SC this season
Philadelphia Union are 6th (39 pts). Orlando City SC are 7th (34 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
Orlando City SC
0-15
2/3
16-30
8/8
31-45
1/7
46-60
8/6
61-75
7/4
76+
9/11
■ 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 |
Orlando City SC
| Martin Ojeda | 13 G | 1 A |
| Antoine Griezmann | 8 G | 4 A |
| Tyrese Spicer | 6 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Philadelphia Union welcome Orlando City SC for this crunch clash at Subaru Park.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' Orlando City SC have won 439 goals from 291 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 20' Time for substitution for Orlando City SC. Joseph Dezart is replaced by Raul Aguilera.
- 25' Joao Moutinho has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 27 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 30' Brazil international Antonio Carlos has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 33' The referee shows Orlando City SC player a Yellow card on 33.
- 37' Philadelphia Union is taking the lead after the goal scored by Kai Wagner on 37.
- 39' Kai Wagner makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Philadelphia Union are in front.
- 44' Orlando City SC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 49' Both keepers have barely been tested. Philadelphia Union and Orlando City SC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 53' Leon Flach picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 57' A stunning finish from Ruan — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 58' Daniel Gazdag has so much to prove this time. He replaces Cory Burke on 58 minute.
- 58' Ruan was booked on 58.
- 59' The referee calls foul for Ruan. He receives a Yellow card.
- 61' Kacper Przybylko has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 61 minutes.
- 64' The whistle greets Alejandro Bedoya as he departs to be replaced by Sergio Santos.
- 65' A change in the Philadelphia Union ranks — Alejandro Bedoya exits the field as Sergio Santos enters on 65.
- 67' A change in the Orlando City SC ranks — Tesho Akindele exits the field as Daryl Dike enters on 67.
- 68' The supporters are chanting for Joao Moutinho. He replaces Kyle Smith on 68 minute.
- 73' Mauricio Pereira, a , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 75' That is a Yellow card for Orlando City SC. Benji Michel will be fuming at that decision.
- 75' Another change for Orlando City SC made on 75 minute. Rodrigo Schlegel leaves to be changed by Silvester van der Water.
- 80' A moment of madness from Pedro Gallese on 80 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Orlando City SC will be frustrated.
- 85' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Philadelphia Union and Orlando City SC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 86' It’s a booking for Orlando City SC player. Raul Aguilera gets a Yellow card.
- 88' Sergio Santos does the damage! The net is bulging and Philadelphia Union surge ahead!
- 88' It’s a booking for Orlando City SC player. Antonio Carlos gets a Red card.
- 89' Magnificent from Sergio Santos! That is 34 goals in 294 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Philadelphia Union to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Philadelphia Union Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 18
- 3
- 11
-
19
Cory Burke ↓ Daniel Gazdag 58'
- 15
- 8
- 5
- 31
- 10
- 23
Bench
- 29
- 4
- 12
-
6
Daniel Gazdag ↑ 58'
-
17
Sergio Santos ↑ 65'
- 33
- 16
- 30
- 20
Coach
Jim Curtin
Orlando City SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 2
- 15
-
13
Tesho Akindele ↓ Daryl Dike 67'
- 1
- 6
- 11
-
24
Kyle Smith ↓ Joao Moutinho 68'
- 19
- 10
-
34
Joseph Dezart ↓ Raul Aguilera 20'
Bench
-
14
Silvester van der Water ↑ 75'
-
4
Joao Moutinho ↑ 68'
- 40
- 22
-
18
Daryl Dike ↑ 67'
- 26
- 29
- 3
-
28
Raul Aguilera ↑ 20'
Coach
Óscar Pareja
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Martin Ojeda | 4 |
| Daniel Gazdag | 4 |
| Milan Iloski | 3 |
| Kacper Przybylko | 3 |
| Dom Dwyer | 3 |
| Duncan McGuire | 3 |
| Fafa Picault | 2 |
| Tai Baribo | 2 |
Head to Head
Philadelphia Union Form
2021-09-19
Philadelphia Union
3–1
Orlando City SC
W
2021-09-03
Philadelphia Union
0–1
New England Revolution
L
2021-08-29
D.C. United SC
3–1
Philadelphia Union
L
2021-08-22
Philadelphia Union
1–1
Montreal Impact FC
D
2021-08-18
Philadelphia Union
1–0
New York City FC
W
2021-08-08
New England Revolution
2–1
Philadelphia Union
L
Orlando City SC Form
2021-09-19
Philadelphia Union
3–1
Orlando City SC
L
2021-09-15
Orlando City SC
2–4
Montreal Impact FC
L
2021-09-10
Atlanta United FC
3–0
Orlando City SC
L
2021-09-04
Orlando City SC
3–2
Columbus Crew SC
W
2021-08-28
Orlando City SC
0–0
Internacional CF Miami
D
2021-08-22
Orlando City SC
1–0
Chicago Fire FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.79
Philadelphia Union xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Orlando City SC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 77% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Philadelphia Union win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.16
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 3.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 4.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
Double Chance
Philadelphia Union or Draw
82%
Draw or Orlando City SC
38%
Philadelphia Union or Orlando City SC
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Philadelphia Union win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.2%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
6.3%
3 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5.5%
4 – 1
5.2%
3 – 2
5.1%
1 – 0
4.2%
1 – 2
4.1%
4 – 0
3.9%
4 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Philadelphia Union
| Handicap | Philadelphia Union covers | Push | Orlando City SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -2 | 28% | 18% | 54% |
| -1.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| -1 | 46% | 20% | 34% |
| -0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 9% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Philadelphia Union keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Orlando City SC keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

