DC United vs Philadelphia Union: match statistics
Philadelphia Union are showing clearly better form in their last five matches, averaging 1.4 points per game compared to just 0.4 points for DC United. The hosts are in terrible form with a record of 0 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses in their last five matches, conceding as many as 12 goals while scoring only 4. Philadelphia Union demonstrate greater offensive efficiency (6 goals in their last 5 matches) and better defense (5 goals conceded). The visitors' form (wldwl) with two wins is significantly more solid than DC United's run (dllld), which favors a Philadelphia Union victory. Considering all available statistical data, the visitors hold an advantage both in attack and defense, making them the favorite for this match.
DC United vs Philadelphia Union: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
DC United play Philadelphia Union in MLS (United States). The match date is 22 February 2026 at 01:30. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
DC United: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Philadelphia Union: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
DC United scores 1.40 and concedes 1.67 goals per match. Philadelphia Union scores 1.20 and concedes 2.00. League average: 3.30 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: DC United 53%, Philadelphia Union 67%. Over 2.5: DC United 53%, Philadelphia Union 60%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 62%.
xG, shots and style
Philadelphia Union has higher xG: 1.67 vs 1.38. DC United: 12.3 shots per match, Philadelphia Union: 14.9.
Match halves
DC United: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.80. Philadelphia Union: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 0.73.
Goals by minute
DC United: 76-90+ (7 goals). Philadelphia Union: 76-90+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 3.30 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 62%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
Philadelphia Union are showing clearly better form in their last five matches, averaging 1.4 points per game compared to just 0.4 points for DC United. The hosts are in terrible form with a record of 0 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses in their last five matches, conceding as many as 12 goals while scoring only 4. Philadelphia Union demonstrate greater offensive efficiency (6 goals in their last 5 matches) and better defense (5 goals conceded). The visitors' form (wldwl) with two wins is significantly more solid than DC United's run (dllld), which favors a Philadelphia Union victory. Considering all available statistical data, the visitors hold an advantage both in attack and defense, making them the favorite for this match.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| DC United | Philadelphia Union | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.28 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
DC United is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - DC United · 0.4 pts / match - Philadelphia Union
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.
DC United is 17% better for: goals scored per match.
1.4 goals / match - DC United · 1.2 goals / match - Philadelphia Union
DC United is 20% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.67 goals / match - DC United · 2 goals / match - Philadelphia Union
DC United scores in 67% of matches (10 of 15 matches), while Philadelphia Union keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 15 matches).
Philadelphia Union scores in 67% of matches (10 of 15 matches), while DC United keeps a clean sheet in 27% (4 of 15 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — DC United
Over / Under — Philadelphia Union
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
DC United is 110% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.53 pts / match - DC United · 0.73 pts / match - Philadelphia Union
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
DC United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 27%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Philadelphia Union - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 13% of matches and wins 7%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 2.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
DC United
Philadelphia Union
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| DC United | Liga | Philadelphia Union | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 3.07 | 3.30 | • 3.20 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 53% | 61% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 53% | 62% | ▼ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 27% | 22% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 77% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 80% | ▼ 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: DC United 0 - 1 - 0 Philadelphia Union. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of DC United vs Philadelphia Union?
The MLS match finished DC United 1:0 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 DC United vs Philadelphia Union?
DC United score 1.40 goals per game on average and Philadelphia Union 1.20. The MLS average is 3.30 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 53% of DC United's matches and 67% of Philadelphia Union's.
What form are DC United and Philadelphia Union in?
Over the last 5 games DC United have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Philadelphia Union 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for DC United vs Philadelphia Union?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for DC United vs Philadelphia Union: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.