Philadelphia Union vs Inter Miami: Inter Miami to win
Inter Miami arrive in Philadelphia with a 2.4 expected‑goals edge and a 66% win probability, while the Union have struggled defensively, conceding six in their last away game.
Both clubs come into this MLS clash on contrasting form. The Union have turned a draw into three straight wins at home, yet their recent 4‑6 defeat on the road exposed defensive lapses. Inter Miami, unbeaten in four of their last five games, have been scoring at will, highlighted by a 6‑4 victory over the Union earlier this season.
Jonesy's Verdict
The model assigns Miami a 66% chance to win, driven by their superior expected goals and recent high‑scoring form against the Union.
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With Philadelphia Union averaging 1.1 expected goals and Inter Miami averaging 2.4, the model gives a 60.6% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 39.4% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 3.5 (Philadelphia Union 1.1 + Inter Miami 2.4) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 67.8% chance against 32.2% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Philadelphia Union at 15.8%, the draw at 18.1%, and Inter Miami at 66.0% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 1-2 at 9.6% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
The Numbers Behind the Headline
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Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
Philadelphia Union
Union opened the stretch with a 1‑1 draw against Columbus at home, then suffered a 4‑6 loss away to Miami, before rattling off three home wins: 3‑1 over New York Red Bulls, 1‑0 over Seattle Sounders, and 3‑2 over Atlanta United. The heavy defeat and high concession rate in the Miami game highlight defensive frailties that favor a Miami win.
Inter Miami
Miami have been prolific: a 2‑0 home win over Portland, a 6‑4 home triumph over Philadelphia, a 3‑2 home win versus Chicago, a 1‑0 away win at CF Montreal, and a 2‑2 home draw with Columbus. Scoring six and three goals in consecutive games demonstrates the firepower that makes a Union victory unlikely.
Head-to-Head
In the most recent meeting on 24 May 2026, Miami beat Union 6‑4, and earlier fixtures include a 3‑1 win for Miami in September 2024, underscoring Miami’s dominance in this matchup.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 24 May 2026 | Inter Miami 6-4 Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer |
| 24 May 2025 | Philadelphia Union 3-3 Inter Miami | Major League Soccer |
| 29 Mar 2025 | Inter Miami 2-1 Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer |
| 14 Sep 2024 | Inter Miami 3-1 Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer |
| 15 Jun 2024 | Philadelphia Union 1-2 Inter Miami | Major League Soccer |
Team News (Pregame)
Philadelphia Union: P. Ndinga (Hamstring Injury), S. Korzeniowski (Knee Injury), E. Davis III (Injury), O. Makhanya (Yellow Cards)
Inter Miami: T. Allende (Knee Injury), G. Berterame (Concussion), Micael (Injury), M. Silvetti (Shoulder Injury)
Injury records reflect the team news on file heading into this match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Philadelphia Union vs Inter Miami?
Philadelphia Union and Inter Miami drew 2-2. Our pre-match pick was Inter Miami to win.
What was the final score of Philadelphia Union vs Inter Miami?
Philadelphia Union 2-2 Inter Miami (full time).
When was Philadelphia Union vs Inter Miami?
Philadelphia Union played Inter Miami on Thu 20 Aug · 00:30 BST in the MLS at Subaru Park.
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See all MLS fixtures →All signs point to Miami’s attack overwhelming the Union’s back line, making a Miami victory the most probable outcome.
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