Philadelphia Union vs New York City: match statistics
Philadelphia Union is displaying solid form in their last five matches with a record of 3 wins and 2 losses, scoring an impressive 15 goals while conceding just 2, translating to 1.8 points per game. New York City shows consistency with one draw this season, but their form in the last five fixtures is weaker (1.6 PPG) with a goal difference of 6:7. The hosts have a clear offensive edge in recent performances, which could be crucial in this encounter. New York City has yet to win any away match this season (100% draws), suggesting difficulty breaking down opponents on the road. Considering Philadelphia's superior scoring form and the home advantage, the hosts are favorites for this match, although the visitors' experience in securing away draws makes that scenario equally plausible.
Philadelphia Union vs New York City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Philadelphia Union played against New York City in MLS (United States). The game was played on March 1, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Philadelphia Union has 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. New York City has 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Philadelphia Union scores 0.00 goals per game and allows 1.00. New York City scores 1.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.63 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 0% of Philadelphia Union's games and 100% of New York City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 0% and 0%, compared with league averages of 37% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
New York City has the higher season xG average, 1.26 to 1.22 per game. Philadelphia Union takes 12.0 shots per game, while New York City takes 10.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Philadelphia Union leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.00 goals per game after halftime. New York City leads at halftime in 0% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Philadelphia Union's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (0 goals). For New York City, it is minutes 61-75 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 2.63 goals. Both teams score in 37% of games, and 52% 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
Philadelphia Union is displaying solid form in their last five matches with a record of 3 wins and 2 losses, scoring an impressive 15 goals while conceding just 2, translating to 1.8 points per game. New York City shows consistency with one draw this season, but their form in the last five fixtures is weaker (1.6 PPG) with a goal difference of 6:7. The hosts have a clear offensive edge in recent performances, which could be crucial in this encounter. New York City has yet to win any away match this season (100% draws), suggesting difficulty breaking down opponents on the road. Considering Philadelphia's superior scoring form and the home advantage, the hosts are favorites for this match, although the visitors' experience in securing away draws makes that scenario equally plausible.
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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
| Philadelphia Union | New York City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 10% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.00 | 1.00 |
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.
Philadelphia Union scores in 0% of games (0 of 1 meczów), while New York City keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 meczów).
New York City scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Philadelphia Union keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 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 - Philadelphia Union
Over / Under - New York City
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Philadelphia Union - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
New York City - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 0% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
* 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.
Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). 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
Philadelphia Union
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* 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
| Philadelphia Union | Liga | New York City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.00 | 2.63 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 0% | 37% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 0% | 52% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 33% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 70% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 0% | 85% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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 Philadelphia Union vs New York City?
The MLS match finished Philadelphia Union 1:2 New York City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Philadelphia Union vs New York City?
Philadelphia Union score 0.00 goals per game on average and New York City 1.00. The MLS average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 0% of Philadelphia Union's matches and 100% of New York City's.
What form are Philadelphia Union and New York City in?
Over the last 5 games Philadelphia Union have a 0-0-1 record (0.00 points per game) and New York City 0-1-0 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Philadelphia Union vs New York City?
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.