New York City vs Philadelphia Union: match statistics
New York City vs Philadelphia Union: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
New York City played Philadelphia Union in MLS (United States). The match was played on 16 August 2026. Venue: Yankee Stadium. Final score: 2:3.
Current form
New York City: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Philadelphia Union: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
New York City scores 1.72 and concedes 1.33 goals per match. Philadelphia Union scores 1.39 and concedes 1.83. League average: 3.20 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: New York City 67%, Philadelphia Union 67%. Over 2.5: New York City 56%, Philadelphia Union 61%. League level: BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 61%.
xG, shots and style
Philadelphia Union has higher xG: 1.82 vs 1.36. New York City: 11.4 shots per match, Philadelphia Union: 16.3.
Match halves
New York City: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 0.72. Philadelphia Union: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.89.
Goals by minute
New York City: 16-30 (8 goals). Philadelphia Union: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 3.20 goals per match, BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 61%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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 defence 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 favours 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 statisticsHalf-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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Philadelphia Union is 25% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - New York City · 2 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.
New York City is 24% better for: goals scored per match.
1.72 goals / match - New York City · 1.39 goals / match - Philadelphia Union
New York City is 38% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.33 goals / match - New York City · 1.83 goals / match - Philadelphia Union
New York City scores in 83% of matches (15 of 18 matches), while Philadelphia Union keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 of 18 matches).
Philadelphia Union scores in 72% of matches (13 of 18 matches), while New York City keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 of 18 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 - New York City
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.
New York City is 94% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.61 pts / match - New York City · 0.83 pts / match - Philadelphia Union
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
New York City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 39%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Philadelphia Union - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 22%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
New York City
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
| New York City | Liga | Philadelphia Union | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: New York City 1 - 0 - 0 Philadelphia Union. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.