New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union: Prediction, H2H & Betting Tips

New York City FC take on Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer on Sunday, 16 August 2026. Below is our data-driven preview and prediction for this fixture, based on head-to-head history, recent form and league position.

Going into the game, New York City FC sit 7th in the Major League Soccer on 29 points from 23 games, while Philadelphia Union are 9th on 27 points.

Final result: New York City FC 2–3 Philadelphia Union. Philadelphia Union won the match.

New York City FC come into this fixture having won 0, drawn 3 and lost 2 of their last 5 games (DLLDD), scoring in every game.

Philadelphia Union come into this fixture having won 3, drawn 2 and lost 0 of their last 5 games (WDDWW), scoring in every game.

In their last 15 meetings, New York City FC have won 5, drawn 1 and lost 9 against Philadelphia Union. These fixtures have averaged 3.0 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 73% of them.

Defensively, New York City FC kept 2 clean sheets and Philadelphia Union kept 2 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.