New York City vs Philadelphia Union: match statistics
New York City vs Philadelphia Union: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
New York City played against Philadelphia Union in MLS (United States). The game was played on August 16, 2026. Venue: Yankee Stadium. Final score: 2:3.
Recent form
New York City has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Philadelphia Union has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
New York City scores 1.72 goals per game and allows 1.33. Philadelphia Union scores 1.39 and allows 1.83. Games in this league average 3.20 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of New York City's games and 67% of Philadelphia Union's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 61%, compared with league averages of 62% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Philadelphia Union has the higher season xG average, 1.82 to 1.36 per game. New York City takes 11.4 shots per game, while Philadelphia Union takes 16.3.
First-half and second-half trends
New York City leads at halftime in 44% of its games and scores 0.72 goals per game after halftime. Philadelphia Union leads at halftime in 17% and scores 0.89 after halftime.
When the teams score
New York City's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (8 goals). For Philadelphia Union, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.20 goals. Both teams score in 62% of games, and 61% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
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
New York City have a clear home advantage, averaging 2.3 goals per match on home soil, while Philadelphia Union concede as many as 2.67 goals away from home. The hosts average 5.9 shots on target and convert 17% of their attempts, compared with the visitors’ 4.56 shots on target and 11% conversion rate. Philadelphia have won 4 of their last 5 matches overall and scored 10 goals in that span, but their away record remains very poor: 78% losses, just 11% wins, and not a single clean sheet. New York City have also been consistent across their last five matches, collecting 7 points and conceding only 5 goals. The visitors post slightly higher average xG away from home, 1.69 compared with the hosts’ 1.56, so they are capable of scoring; however, their weak defense makes a New York City win the preferred outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The scenario of both teams scoring is supported by a high seasonal BTTS rate: New York City has recorded it in 56% of matches, while Philadelphia Union has done so in as many as 78%. The hosts score only 1.11 goals on average, but create chances worth 1.94 xG per match, while Philadelphia concede as many as 2.67 goals on average away from home and have not kept a single clean sheet. Philadelphia score 1.67 goals on average, and in their last five matches they scored 2.0 goals per game with a very strong xG of 2.04. New York City's defense has recently looked less reliable in terms of the quality of chances conceded, with opponents averaging 1.56 xG, despite conceding only 1.0 goal per match. Additionally, both teams recorded BTTS in 80% and 60% of their last five matches, respectively, so a goal for each side is the most likely outcome.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The advantage lies with Over 1.5, as Philadelphia exceeded two total goals in 89% of matches, while New York City did so in 56% of games. The visitors concede as many as 2.67 goals per away match and have kept no clean sheets, which significantly increases the hosts’ attacking potential. Both teams are also in good offensive form: over their last five matches, New York City averaged 1.8 goals and Philadelphia 2.0, with the visitors’ combined xG standing at 2.04. The expected total of 2.95 goals also supports Over 2.5, but the 1.5 line is clearly safer, especially since the league goal average is 3.22.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
New York City have a clear advantage over the course of the season: they average 1.11 goals scored and 1.00 conceded, while Philadelphia, despite scoring 1.67 goals per match, allow opponents to score as many as 2.67. The hosts also generate higher xG, 1.94 compared with 1.69, while their defensive xG stands at just 0.95 versus 1.23 for the visitors. In their last five matches, NYCFC have won 60% of their games and Philadelphia 80%; however, away from home, the Union have lost 78% of their matches this season and have failed to keep a clean sheet even once. Recent first-half form also favors the hosts, who have averaged 1.2 goals in the opening 45 minutes, led at the break in 40% of their matches and have not been behind at half-time, while Philadelphia went into the interval trailing in 40% of such fixtures. The most likely HT/FT outcome is therefore New York City leading at the break and maintaining their advantage to win the match, although the Union’s high attacking efficiency increases the risk of a goal for the visitors after half-time.
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
| New York City | Philadelphia Union | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.29 |
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.
Philadelphia Union is 25% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - New York City · 2 pts / game - 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.
New York City is 24% better for: goals scored per game.
1.72 goals / game - New York City · 1.39 goals / game - Philadelphia Union
New York City is 38% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.33 goals / game - New York City · 1.83 goals / game - Philadelphia Union
New York City scores in 83% of games (15 of 18 games), while Philadelphia Union keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 of 18 games).
Philadelphia Union scores in 72% of games (13 of 18 games), while New York City keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 of 18 games).
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 - New York City
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.
New York City is 94% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.61 pts / game - New York City · 0.83 pts / game - Philadelphia Union
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
New York City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 39%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Philadelphia Union - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 16-30 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
New York City
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
| New York City | Liga | Philadelphia Union | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 3.06 | 3.20 | • 3.22 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 62% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 56% | 61% | • 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 21% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 89% | 76% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 80% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from New York City's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Philadelphia Union. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of New York City vs Philadelphia Union?
The MLS match finished New York City 2:3 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 New York City vs Philadelphia Union?
New York City score 1.72 goals per game on average and Philadelphia Union 1.39. The MLS average is 3.20 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 67% of New York City's matches and 67% of Philadelphia Union's.
What form are New York City and Philadelphia Union in?
Over the last 5 games New York City have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Philadelphia Union 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for New York City vs Philadelphia Union?
The statistical background for New York City vs Philadelphia Union — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.