Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC: Orlando City SC to win
Philadelphia Union are unbeaten in five, but Orlando's 1.8 xG and 42.9% win probability make the visitors the clear favorite. The model’s odds tilt toward an Orlando win despite the Union’s home firepower.
Both clubs arrive with contrasting recent narratives: Union have rolled through five straight victories, while Orlando have rebounded from a 2‑4 loss with three consecutive wins. The matchup pits Union’s solid defense against Orlando’s prolific away attack.
Jonesy's Verdict
Orlando’s 1.8 xG and 42.9% win probability outstrip Union’s 1.6 xG and 34.6% chance, making the visitors the stronger side here.
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With Philadelphia Union averaging 1.6 expected goals and Orlando City SC averaging 1.8, the model gives a 66.6% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 33.4% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 3.4 (Philadelphia Union 1.6 + Orlando City SC 1.8) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 66.0% chance against 34.0% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Philadelphia Union at 34.6%, the draw at 22.5%, and Orlando City SC at 42.9% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 1-1 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’s five‑match winning streak includes a 5‑0 demolition of FC Cincinnati and a 4‑3 thriller at Sporting Kansas City. Those results show Union can both dominate and concede, indicating they are capable of scoring but also vulnerable to conceding, which favors an Orlando win.
Orlando City SC
Orlando’s recent form features a 1‑0 win over San Diego, a 3‑2 victory at Atlanta United, and a 3‑0 triumph over Toronto FC, before a 2‑4 loss to New England. The three straight wins demonstrate a potent attack that can breach Union’s defense, supporting the pick of an Orlando victory.
Head-to-Head
In the last five meetings, Orlando have won 4‑3 (2026) and 2‑1 (2024‑10‑02), while Union have won 2‑4 (2025‑02‑23) and drawn 0‑0 (2025‑04‑05), indicating a balanced rivalry that does not contradict the model’s preference for Orlando.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | Orlando City SC 4-3 Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer |
| 5 Apr 2025 | Philadelphia Union 0-0 Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer |
| 23 Feb 2025 | Orlando City SC 2-4 Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer |
| 2 Oct 2024 | Orlando City SC 2-1 Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer |
| 11 May 2024 | Philadelphia Union 2-3 Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer |
Team News (Pregame)
Philadelphia Union: P. Ndinga (Hamstring Injury), A. Anello (Muscle Injury), A. Bedoya (Knee Injury), J. Lukic (Yellow Cards)
Orlando City SC: G. Dorsey (Back Injury), A. Griezmann (Thigh Injury), Iago Teodoro (Suspended), A. Marin (Thigh Injury)
Injury records reflect the team news on file heading into this match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC?
Philadelphia Union won 4-2. Our pre-match pick was Orlando City SC to win.
What was the final score of Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC?
Philadelphia Union 4-2 Orlando City SC (full time).
When was Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC?
Philadelphia Union played Orlando City SC on Sun 27 Sep · 00:30 BST in the MLS at Subaru Park.
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