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
Key match information
Philadelphia Union played New York City in MLS (United States). The match was played on 1 March 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Philadelphia Union: 0-0-1, 0.00 points/match. New York City: 0-1-0, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Philadelphia Union scores 0.00 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. New York City scores 1.00 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.63 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Philadelphia Union 0%, New York City 100%. Over 2.5: Philadelphia Union 0%, New York City 0%. League level: BTTS 37%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
New York City has higher xG: 1.26 vs 1.22. Philadelphia Union: 12.0 shots per match, New York City: 10.0.
Match halves
Philadelphia Union: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.00. New York City: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Philadelphia Union: 0-15 (0 goals). New York City: 61-75 (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 2.63 goals per match, BTTS 37%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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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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 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 matches (0 of 1 matches), while New York City keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 matches).
New York City scores in 100% of matches (1 of 1 matches), while Philadelphia Union keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 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 - New York City
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Philadelphia Union - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
New York City - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Philadelphia Union
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* 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 | New York City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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.