Philadelphia Union vs SJ Earthquakes: match statistics
Philadelphia Union are exhibiting catastrophic home form this season, holding a 0% win rate and a 100% loss record on home turf. The hosts have lost both of their home fixtures, conceding 3 goals while scoring just 1. Conversely, SJ Earthquakes boast a perfect away record—2 wins from 2 matches, 5 goals scored, and 0 conceded. The visitors' overall form in their last 5 matches (2.4 points per game, 4 wins) significantly outperforms the hosts (1.2 points per game). Although Philadelphia's home xG statistics are decent (1.98), their inability to convert chances into points, combined with the visitors' solid defense (0 goals conceded away), points towards a likely victory for SJ Earthquakes.
Philadelphia Union vs SJ Earthquakes: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Philadelphia Union played against SJ Earthquakes in MLS (United States). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Philadelphia Union has 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. SJ Earthquakes has 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Philadelphia Union scores 0.50 goals per game and allows 1.50. SJ Earthquakes scores 2.50 and allows 0.00. Games in this league average 2.81 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Philadelphia Union's games and 0% of SJ Earthquakes's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 41% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
SJ Earthquakes has the higher season xG average, 1.62 to 1.60 per game. Philadelphia Union takes 14.0 shots per game, while SJ Earthquakes takes 14.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Philadelphia Union leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. SJ Earthquakes leads at halftime in 100% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Philadelphia Union's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (1 goals). For SJ Earthquakes, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 2.81 goals. Both teams score in 41% of games, and 56% 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 are exhibiting catastrophic home form this season, holding a 0% win rate and a 100% loss record on home turf. The hosts have lost both of their home fixtures, conceding 3 goals while scoring just 1. Conversely, SJ Earthquakes boast a perfect away record—2 wins from 2 matches, 5 goals scored, and 0 conceded. The visitors' overall form in their last 5 matches (2.4 points per game, 4 wins) significantly outperforms the hosts (1.2 points per game). Although Philadelphia's home xG statistics are decent (1.98), their inability to convert chances into points, combined with the visitors' solid defense (0 goals conceded away), points towards a likely victory for SJ Earthquakes.
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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 | SJ Earthquakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.13 | 0.45 |
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.
SJ Earthquakes is 400% better for: goals scored per game.
0.5 goals / game - Philadelphia Union · 2.5 goals / game - SJ Earthquakes
Philadelphia Union scores in 50% of games (1 of 2 meczów), while SJ Earthquakes keeps a clean sheet in 100% (2 of 2 meczów).
SJ Earthquakes scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Philadelphia Union keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 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 - SJ Earthquakes
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.
SJ Earthquakes - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 50% |
| No goal | 100% | 50% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
* 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 76-90 (1 goal). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). 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
Philadelphia Union
SJ Earthquakes
* 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 | SJ Earthquakes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.81 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 41% | ▼ 0% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 31% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 75% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 88% | ▲ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Philadelphia Union vs SJ Earthquakes?
The MLS match finished Philadelphia Union 0:1 SJ Earthquakes. 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 SJ Earthquakes?
Philadelphia Union score 0.50 goals per game on average and SJ Earthquakes 2.50. The MLS average is 2.81 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Philadelphia Union's matches and 0% of SJ Earthquakes's.
What form are Philadelphia Union and SJ Earthquakes in?
Over the last 5 games Philadelphia Union have a 0-0-2 record (0.00 points per game) and SJ Earthquakes 2-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Philadelphia Union vs SJ Earthquakes?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Philadelphia Union vs SJ Earthquakes: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.