Charlotte vs Philadelphia Union: match statistics
Charlotte vs Philadelphia Union: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Charlotte played against Philadelphia Union in MLS (United States). The game was played on April 4, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Charlotte has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Philadelphia Union has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses, with 0.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Charlotte scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 1.20. Philadelphia Union scores 0.60 and allows 1.80. Games in this league average 3.06 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Charlotte's games and 60% of Philadelphia Union's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 60%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Philadelphia Union has the higher season xG average, 1.56 to 1.47 per game. Charlotte takes 12.6 shots per game, while Philadelphia Union takes 13.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Charlotte leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 1.60 goals per game after halftime. Philadelphia Union leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.40 after halftime.
When the teams score
Charlotte's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (3 goals). For Philadelphia Union, it is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.06 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 61% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
The statistics strongly favor Charlotte: the hosts score an average of 3.0 goals per home match with an average xG of 1.88, whereas Philadelphia averages only 0.5 goals away with an xG of 1.5. Charlotte concedes an average of 0.67 goals at their stadium, while the visitors concede 2.0 goals on the road and have a 100% loss rate in away matches. In the last 5 fixtures Charlotte has scored 10 goals and averaged 1.6 points per game, whereas Philadelphia has scored 3 goals, lost 4 of 5 and averages just 0.2 points per game. The gap in quality of chances is significant: the hosts average 8.67 shots on target and 17 attempts per home match with a conversion rate of 18%, while the visitors manage only 3 shots on target and 13 attempts with a 4% conversion and 50% of away games without a goal. Considering the superiority in finishing (3.0 vs 0.5 goals), the better number of clear-cut chances (8.67 SOT vs 3) and the visitors’ poor form and defense (0.2 PPG and 100% away losses), I tip the hosts to win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Both teams have season BTTS rates of 67% (Charlotte) and 50% (Philadelphia), and BTTS in the last 5 matches was 60% for both sides, indicating a mutual-goals tendency. Charlotte averages 0.67 goals scored and 1.67 conceded per game, while Philadelphia averages 0.5 scored and 2.0 conceded, so both teams regularly allow opposition goals. In terms of chance creation both sides generate xG of 1.6 (Charlotte) and 1.5 (Philadelphia), with averages of 13.67 and 13.0 shots and 3.67 and 3.0 shots on target, and conversion rates around 5% and 4%, which gives a realistic chance of goals from both teams. A supporting signal for BTTS is that neither team has recorded a clean sheet this season (0% clean sheets), and in the last 5 matches Charlotte has scored 10 and conceded 6, while Philadelphia has scored 3 and conceded 8. Considering Charlotte's higher BTTS (67%), the recent BTTS pace (60%) and the lack of clean sheets, the Both Teams To Score scenario is more likely, hence a 64% rating for 'yes' and 36% for 'no'.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The combined xG for both teams is 1.60 + 1.50 = 3.10, above the league average of 3.03, suggesting an increased number of goal-scoring opportunities. Charlotte averages 0.67 goals this season, but has scored 10 goals in the last 5 matches (2.0 average) with an average xG of 1.47; Philadelphia averages 0.50 goals this season and has only 3 goals in the last 5 matches (0.6) with an xG of 1.28 — this indicates an improvement in the home side’s form and attacking issues for the visitors. Season Over 2.5 rates are 67% for Charlotte and 50% for Philadelphia, and both teams score in 67% and 50% of matches respectively, which further supports a higher goal count. Charlotte averages 13.67 shots and 3.67 on target with a 5% conversion compared to Philadelphia’s 13.0 shots, 3.0 on target and 4% conversion, so the hosts are creating slightly more quality chances. Based on this, I recommend Over 2.5 as the strongest signal; I project 1.60 expected goals for Charlotte and 1.50 for Philadelphia (total 3.10), corresponding to an approximate 67% probability of Over 2.5.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The most likely HT/FT scenario is a half-time draw with Charlotte winning after 90 minutes (X/1). The hosts drew at the break in 60% of their last five matches, and in the second halves of those games they averaged 2.0 goals and 1.8 points, indicating an ability to break the deadlock after the interval. Philadelphia have not won in their last five matches (0% wins) and score just 0.6 goals per game on average, so their capacity for a turnaround is limited. Charlotte also has a marginally better xG (1.6 vs 1.5) and more shots on target (3.67 vs 3.0), which supports the hosts’ chance of scoring in the second half. For these reasons I assigned the highest probability to the X/1 combination (36%), with a lower share for the hosts leading at the break (1/1 = 14%) and a very low probability for a Union win (2/2 = 3%).
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Charlotte | Philadelphia Union | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 48% | 25% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.18 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Charlotte is 233% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - Charlotte · 0.6 goals / game - Philadelphia Union
Charlotte is 50% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.2 goals / game - Charlotte · 1.8 goals / game - Philadelphia Union
Charlotte scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 meczów), while Philadelphia Union keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 5 meczów).
Philadelphia Union scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 meczów), while Charlotte keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Charlotte
Over / Under - Philadelphia Union
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Charlotte is 200% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.2 pts / game - Charlotte · 0.4 pts / game - Philadelphia Union
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Charlotte - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Philadelphia Union - second-half results
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Charlotte
Philadelphia Union
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| Charlotte | Liga | Philadelphia Union | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.20 | 3.06 | ▼ 2.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 52% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 60% | 61% | • 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 28% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 73% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 60% | 82% | ▼ 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Charlotte vs Philadelphia Union?
The MLS match finished Charlotte 2:1 Philadelphia Union. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Charlotte vs Philadelphia Union?
Charlotte score 2.00 goals per game on average and Philadelphia Union 0.60. The MLS average is 3.06 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Charlotte's matches and 60% of Philadelphia Union's.
What form are Charlotte and Philadelphia Union in?
Over the last 5 games Charlotte have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Philadelphia Union 0-0-5 (0.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Charlotte vs Philadelphia Union?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.