Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati prediction
Philadelphia Union
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
5:0Major League Soccer
FC Cincinnati
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Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati: preview and prediction
Philadelphia Union welcome FC Cincinnati to Subaru Park in Philadelphia on Wednesday 9 September, with kick-off at 23:45. Philadelphia Union go into it 6th in the table after 33 games, with FC Cincinnati 7th. Last time out Philadelphia Union beat CF Montreal 2-0 at home, and FC Cincinnati were beaten 4-0 at Nashville SC. Philadelphia Union haven't lost any of their last three at home.
Philadelphia Union: form and key numbers
Philadelphia Union have won 13, drawn eight and lost 12 of their 33 Major League Soccer games so far, scoring 62 and letting in 51. That has them 6th on 47 points.
Their last six in all competitions read four wins, two draws and no defeats, at 2.3 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game. Last time out they beat CF Montreal 2-0 at home; before that came a 3-1 win away at New York Red Bulls and a 1-1 draw away at Austin FC.
Philadelphia Union are unbeaten in six. They have scored in each of their last six. At home they've won two of three recently (7 scored, 4 conceded).
- HCF Montreal2-0W
- ANew York Red Bulls3-1W
- AAustin FC1-1D
- HInter Miami2-2D
- ANew York City3-2W
- HAtlanta Utd3-2W
Philadelphia Union: last 6 results in all competitions, newest first.
FC Cincinnati: form and key numbers
So far in the Major League Soccer, FC Cincinnati have won 12, drawn ten and lost 11 of 33, with 67 goals scored and 73 conceded, good for 7th place and 46 points.
Over the last six matches it has been two wins, two draws and two defeats, averaging 1.5 goals for and 1.8 against. Last time out they lost 4-0 to Nashville SC away; before that came a 1-1 draw at home to Seattle Sounders and a 2-1 win at home to New York City.
The defence is a worry: they have conceded in each of their last six. On the road they've won none of three recently (2 scored, 7 conceded).
- ANashville SC0-4L
- HSeattle Sounders1-1D
- HNew York City2-1W
- AOrlando City1-1D
- HSan Jose Earthquakes4-2W
- AColumbus Crew1-2L
FC Cincinnati: last 6 results in all competitions, newest first.
Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati: match analysis
Home and away form points to Philadelphia Union: Philadelphia Union have won two of their last three at home, FC Cincinnati none of their last three on the road. One point separates the two sides in the table. Philadelphia Union also have the better goal difference over recent weeks.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Charlotte | 33 | 15 | 8 | 10 | +15 | 53 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | +11 | 47 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 33 | 12 | 10 | 11 | -6 | 46 |
| 8 | Columbus Crew | 33 | 13 | 5 | 15 | +6 | 44 |
We make Philadelphia Union favourites at 43%, with FC Cincinnati on 31% and the draw at 27%. They're favoured rather than expected to stroll it.
- 2.31.5
- 1.31.8
- 1.81.4
On goals, it expects around 3.1 in the game: 1.8 for Philadelphia Union and 1.4 for FC Cincinnati. Over 2.5 goals is 61% and both teams scoring 62%. When they last met, on 31 Aug 2025, Philadelphia Union won 1-0.
- FC Cincinnati0-1Philadelphia Union
- Philadelphia Union4-1FC Cincinnati
- Philadelphia Union1-2FC Cincinnati
- FC Cincinnati4-3Philadelphia Union
- FC Cincinnati1-0Philadelphia Union
Both teams scored in five of Philadelphia Union's last six and five of FC Cincinnati's last six.
Every market at a glance
- ResultPhiladelphia Union win43%
- Double chanceEither team wins73%
- GoalsOver 2.561%
- Both teams to scoreYes62%
- Clean sheetPhiladelphia Union25%
- CornersPhiladelphia Union 5.1 · FC Cincinnati 4.29.3 expected
- Cards4.2 yellows expectedBoth teams
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