What is the best bet for Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC?

Based on AI analysis, the best bet is '1X' at odds of 1.22.

What are the latest odds for Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC?

The latest odds are: Home Win - 1.85, Draw - 3.75, Away Win - 5.4.

What is the predicted total goals (Under/Over) for Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC?

Our AI predicts the best bet for total goals in this match is 'over 1.5' goals. The available odds for this selection are 1.34.

What is the best 1X2 betting tip for Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC?

Our AI-powered prediction suggests that the best 1X2 bet for this match is '1'. The available odds for this selection are 1.85.

What is the predicted final score for Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC?

Our AI predicts a final score of 2:0.

What is the predicted halftime score for Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC?

Our AI predicts the halftime score will be .

What is the expected ball possession for Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC?

Our AI predicts Philadelphia Union will have 57% possession, while New York City FC will have 43% possession.

How many shots are expected in Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC?

The total number of shots is expected to be 23, with Philadelphia Union taking 16 shots and New York City FC taking 7 shots.

How many corners are predicted in Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC?

The match is expected to have a total of 8 corners, with Philadelphia Union earning 6 corners and New York City FC earning 2 corners.

What is the predicted number of yellow cards for Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC?

According to our AI prediction, this match is expected to have a total of 3 yellow cards. Philadelphia Union is projected to receive 2 yellow cards, while New York City FC is expected to receive 1 yellow cards.

What is the squad value of Philadelphia Union before the match against New York City FC?

The current estimated market value of Philadelphia Union is €39.28m. This reflects the financial strength of their squad before facing New York City FC.

What is the squad value of New York City FC before the match against Philadelphia Union?

The current estimated market value of New York City FC is €47.97m. This represents their squad’s financial standing before playing against Philadelphia Union.

How many goals are expected in the first half of Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC?

Our AI predicts that the first half of Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC will have a total of 0 goals, based on the predicted halftime score of .

How many total goals are expected in Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC?

According to our AI prediction, the match between Philadelphia Union and New York City FC is expected to have a total of 2 goals, based on the predicted full-time score of 2:0.

Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC Prediction

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Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC Prediction: Odds, Tips & Analysis

Welcome to our Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC prediction, where we break down everything you need to know ahead of this crucial Eastern Conference Semifinal. With both teams bringing their own stories, tactics, and recent form into this high-stakes MLS playoff match, sports betting fans and football lovers alike will want to keep a close eye on the betting odds, head to head stats, and our expert tips. Let’s dive in and see what’s in store for this exciting night at Subaru Park.

Team Stories: Union’s Collective Power vs NYCFC’s Grit

The Philadelphia Union, fresh off their Supporters' Shield triumph, have been the model of consistency and teamwork this season. Under the guidance of Coach Bradley Carnell, recently named the 2025 Sigi Schmid MLS Coach of the Year, the Union have made a habit of turning collective effort into results. Their 5.4-2-2 formation emphasizes fast attacks and aggressive pressing, with width provided by dynamic midfielders. Sixteen players have played at least 20 matches, and 18 have found the net—talk about spreading the love!

Key players like Andre Blake, a three-time MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, and defender Jakob Glesnes, back to his best, have anchored a defense that’s tough to break. Up front, Tai Baribo’s recent brace against Chicago Fire FC in the playoffs ended his scoring drought at the perfect time, while Bruno Damiani chipped in as well. The Union’s only major injury concern is defender Ian Glavinovich, out for the season after knee surgery.

Off the pitch, there’s been some turbulence with Sporting Director Ernst Tanner placed on administrative leave due to an ongoing investigation. Coach Carnell, however, keeps the squad focused, reminding everyone, “We’re not superstars. I’m not a super coach. We don’t care.” It’s all about the team.

NYCFC: Battling Adversity and Chasing the Upset

New York City FC, the fifth seed, have shown real grit to reach this stage. Their playoff journey has been anything but straightforward, needing three games to get past Charlotte FC, with the away side winning every match. Coach Pascal Jansen, who arrived from Ferencvárosi, has instilled a “bulletproof mindset” in his young squad, and it’s paid off—especially on defense, where they conceded just 35 goals in the regular season, third fewest in MLS.

But the injury bug has bitten hard. Top scorer Alonso Martínez, who led MLS with 10 game-winning goals and 17 overall, is out with a severe knee injury. Midfielders Keaton Parks and Andrés Perea, plus Malachi Jones, are also sidelined, and Aidan O'Neill is suspended. Jansen will be relying on Hannes Wolf and Nicolás Fernández Mercau to pick up the slack in attack.

Despite these setbacks, NYCFC’s resilience was on display in their last head to head matchups and their recent draw against Inter Miami, where they defied the betting odds. Can they do it again?

Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC Prediction & Betting Odds

Now, let’s get into the numbers and our Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC prediction. Here’s what the stats, sports betting tips, and AI-powered insights are telling us:

Betting Odds: Home win – 1.85, Draw – 3.75, Away win – 5.4
AI Best Tip: 1X (home win or draw) with 8.5/10 confidence, odds at 1.22
NerdyTips’ 1x2 Recommendation: Home win (1), trust score 7.2, odds at 1.85
Over/Under Prediction: Over 1.5 goals, confidence 2.6, odds at 1.22
Predicted Final Score: 1.85 for Philadelphia Union
First Half Prediction: 1:0 for the home side

The numbers paint a clear picture: Philadelphia Union are favorites, both in the betting odds and in our AI’s Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC prediction. The Union are expected to control 57% possession, take 16 shots (4 on target), and win 6 corners. NYCFC, meanwhile, are predicted to have 43% possession, 7 shots (2 on target), and 2 corners. Even though NYCFC’s squad value is higher (€47.97m vs Union’s €39.28m), the injuries and suspensions put them at a disadvantage.

Head to Head: Recent Encounters

Looking at recent head to head results, the Union won their last meeting 1-0 on October 5, 2025. Earlier in the year, they pulled off a 5.4 away win at Orlando City SC, defying the odds. NYCFC, for their part, managed a gutsy 2-2 draw at Inter Miami, showing they can punch above their weight when needed.

Key Takeaways for Bettors

Philadelphia Union’s home form and tactical discipline make them strong favorites.
NYCFC’s injury crisis, especially the loss of Martínez, is a huge blow to their attacking threat.
Our AI and NerdyTips both lean heavily toward a home win or draw (1X), with a predicted 1.85 scoreline.
Expect over 1.5 goals, but don’t count on a goal-fest given NYCFC’s defensive focus and missing firepower.

Final Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC Prediction

All signs point to the Union advancing to the next round. Their team-first mentality, home advantage, and recent form make them the smart pick in this sports betting preview. NYCFC’s resilience is admirable, but with so many key players missing, it’s hard to see them pulling off another upset. Our Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC prediction: a 1.85 win for the home side, with a strong recommendation for the 1X bet at 1.22 odds.

For those looking to make the most of the betting odds, keep an eye on the over 1.5 goals market and consider the Union to win outright. As always, bet responsibly—and may your corners and yellow cards predictions be as accurate as our AI’s!

Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC Prediction: Odds, Tips & Analysis

Team Stories: Union’s Collective Power vs NYCFC’s Grit

NYCFC: Battling Adversity and Chasing the Upset

Despite these setbacks, NYCFC’s resilience was on display in their last head to head matchups and their recent draw against Inter Miami, where they defied the betting odds. Can they do it again?

Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC Prediction & Betting Odds

Now, let’s get into the numbers and our Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC prediction. Here’s what the stats, sports betting tips, and AI-powered insights are telling us:

Betting Odds: Home win – 1.85, Draw – 3.75, Away win – 5.4
AI Best Tip: 1X (home win or draw) with 8.5/10 confidence, odds at 1.22
NerdyTips’ 1x2 Recommendation: Home win (1), trust score 7.2, odds at 1.85
Over/Under Prediction: Over 1.5 goals, confidence 2.6, odds at 1.22
Predicted Final Score: 1.85 for Philadelphia Union
First Half Prediction: 1:0 for the home side

Head to Head: Recent Encounters

Key Takeaways for Bettors

Philadelphia Union’s home form and tactical discipline make them strong favorites.
NYCFC’s injury crisis, especially the loss of Martínez, is a huge blow to their attacking threat.
Our AI and NerdyTips both lean heavily toward a home win or draw (1X), with a predicted 1.85 scoreline.
Expect over 1.5 goals, but don’t count on a goal-fest given NYCFC’s defensive focus and missing firepower.

Final Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC Prediction

AI Predictions

Warning

New York City no motivation!

Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for Philadelp vs New York City

1X -455

Philadelp to win or draw with odds of -455

8/10

1x2 Tip

1 -118

Philadelp is expected to win with odds of -118

7/10

Total Goals

Over 1.5 -294

At least 2 goals will be scored in the match

2/10

Both Teams To Score

No -115

At least one team is not expected to score

1/10

Bet Builder Tip

1X&U5.5 -345

Home win/draw and under 5.5 goals

3/10

Both Teams To Score

Correct Score

2:0

Stats Predictions

1.65

0.89

57%

Ball Possession

43%

Total Shots

Shots on Goal

Shots Off Goal

Corners

Yellow Cards

Average / Match

1.6

Expected Goals

1.33

3.3

Total Goals

2.9

1.9

Goals Scored

1.6

1.4

Goals Against

1.3

47%

Possession

51%

15.6

Total Shots

11.8

4.4

Shots on Goal

6.6

Shots off Goal

4.1

13.1

Fouls

14.5

5.4

Corners

1.4

Offsides

1.4

2.78

Yellow Cards

2.56

0.13

Red Cards

378

Total Passes

455

Overview Last 10 Matches

Wins

Over 1.5 Goals

Over 2.5 Goals

Over 3.5 Goals

Both Teams Scored

Unexpected Wins

Unexpected Loses

Head to Head

13 - 2 - 12

Philadelp	^05-Oct-25 1:0	New York City
New York City	^13-Apr-25 1:0	Philadelp
New York City	^19-Sep-24 1:5	Philadelp
Philadelp	^16-May-24 1:2	New York City
New York City	^27-Jan-24 1:3	Philadelp
Philadelp	^16-Jul-23 2:1	New York City
New York City	^28-May-23 1:3	Philadelp
Philadelp	^31-Oct-22 3:1	New York City
Philadelp	^26-Jun-22 2:1	New York City
New York City	^19-Mar-22 0:2	Philadelp

Recent Matches of Philadelp

24 Nov	L	Philadelp.	0:1	New York Cit.
01 Nov	W	Chicago Fire.	0:3	Philadelp.
26 Oct	D	Philadelp.	2:2	Chicago Fire.
18 Oct	L	Charlotte.	2:0	Philadelp.
05 Oct	W	Philadelp.	1:0	New Y.
28 Sep	W	DC United.	0:6	Philadelp.
20 Sep	W	Philadelp.	1:0	New E.
17 Sep	L	Nashville SC.	3:1	Philadelp.
14 Sep	L	Vancouver.	7:0	Philadelp.
31 Aug	W	Cincinnati.	0:1	Philadelp.

Recent Matches Of New York City

29 Nov	L	Inter Miami.	5:1	New York Cit.
24 Nov	W	Philadelp.	0:1	New York Cit.
08 Nov	W	Charlotte.	1:3	New York Cit.
01 Nov	D	New York Cit.	0:0	Charlotte.
28 Oct	W	Charlotte.	0:1	New York Cit.
18 Oct	L	New York Cit.	1:2	Seattle S.
05 Oct	L	Philadelp.	1:0	New Y.
28 Sep	W	New Y.	2:3	New Y.
25 Sep	L	New Y.	0:4	Inter Miami.
20 Sep	W	New Y.	2:0	Charlotte.

USA - Major League Soccer

	Team	Matches	Goals	Points
1	Philadelphia U	34	57-35	66
2	FC Cincinnati	34	52-40	65
3	Inter Miami	34	81-55	65
4	Charlotte	34	55-46	59
5	New York City	34	50-44	56
6	Nashville SC	34	58-45	54
7	Columbus Crew	34	55-51	54
8	Chicago Fire	34	68-60	53
9	Orlando City S	34	63-51	53
10	New York Red B	34	48-47	43
11	New England Re	34	44-51	36
12	Toronto FC	34	37-44	32
13	CF Montreal	34	34-60	28
14	Atlanta United	34	38-63	28
15	DC United	34	30-66	26

Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC Prediction

Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC Prediction: Odds, Tips & Analysis

Team Stories: Union’s Collective Power vs NYCFC’s Grit

NYCFC: Battling Adversity and Chasing the Upset

Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC Prediction & Betting Odds

Head to Head: Recent Encounters

Key Takeaways for Bettors

Final Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC Prediction

Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC Prediction: Odds, Tips & Analysis

Team Stories: Union’s Collective Power vs NYCFC’s Grit

NYCFC: Battling Adversity and Chasing the Upset

Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC Prediction & Betting Odds

Head to Head: Recent Encounters

Key Takeaways for Bettors

Final Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC Prediction

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1x2 Tip

Total Goals

Both Teams To Score

Bet Builder Tip

Correct Score

Stats Predictions

Average / Match

Overview Last 10 Matches

Head to Head

Latest Matches

Recent Matches of Philadelp

Recent Matches Of New York City

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