Philadelphia Union vs DC United: match statistics
Philadelphia Union vs DC United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Philadelphia Union play DC United in MLS (United States). The match date is 19 April 2026 at 01:30. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Philadelphia Union: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. DC United: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Philadelphia Union scores 1.31 and concedes 1.94 goals per match. DC United scores 1.40 and concedes 1.67. League average: 3.31 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Philadelphia Union 69%, DC United 53%. Over 2.5: Philadelphia Union 63%, DC United 53%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 63%.
xG, shots and style
Philadelphia Union has higher xG: 1.74 vs 1.38. Philadelphia Union: 15.5 shots per match, DC United: 12.3.
Match halves
Philadelphia Union: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 0.81. DC United: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.80.
Goals by minute
Philadelphia Union: 76-90+ (5 goals). DC United: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 3.31 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 63%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
At home Philadelphia averages 13.67 shots and has xG 1.60, but scores only 0.67 goals per match with a 5% conversion rate and has lost all home games so far (100% defeats, 6 losses). DC United averages 9.5 shots away and has xG 1.08, scores 0.5 goals on the road and fails to score in 75% of away matches, yet concedes only 0.75 goals away and keeps 25% clean sheets. The hosts create noticeably more chances (xG 1.60 vs 1.08 and 13.67 vs 9.5 shots), which gives them a realistic chance to win (~35%), however their low efficiency (0.67 goals with 5% conversion) and the current 100% home defeat rate weaken that edge. Considering the poor attacking efficiency of both teams and the visitors’ more stable defensive profile, the most likely outcome is a draw.
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
| Philadelphia Union | DC United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.32 |
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 50% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Philadelphia Union · 1.2 pts / match - DC United
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 7% better for: goals scored per match.
1.31 goals / match - Philadelphia Union · 1.4 goals / match - DC United
DC United is 16% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.94 goals / match - Philadelphia Union · 1.67 goals / match - DC United
Philadelphia Union scores in 69% of matches (11 of 16 matches), while DC United keeps a clean sheet in 27% (4 of 15 matches).
DC United scores in 67% of matches (10 of 15 matches), while Philadelphia Union keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 16 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 — Philadelphia Union
Over / Under — DC United
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 104% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.75 pts / match - Philadelphia Union · 1.53 pts / match - DC United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Philadelphia Union - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 13% of matches and wins 13%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
| 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 |
* 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 (5 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
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.
* 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
Philadelphia Union
DC United
* 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
| Philadelphia Union | Liga | DC United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.25 | 3.31 | ▼ 3.07 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 69% | 61% | ▼ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 63% | 63% | ▼ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 22% | ▲ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 77% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 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: Philadelphia Union 0 - 0 - 1 DC United. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Philadelphia Union vs DC United?
The MLS match finished Philadelphia Union 0:0 DC United. 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 DC United?
Philadelphia Union score 1.31 goals per game on average and DC United 1.40. The MLS average is 3.31 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 69% of Philadelphia Union's matches and 53% of DC United's.
What form are Philadelphia Union and DC United in?
Over the last 5 games Philadelphia Union have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and DC United 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Philadelphia Union vs DC United?
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.