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The 2025 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of knock-out matches this weekend as New York City FC lock horns with an impressive Philadelphia Union side in an important encounter at Subaru Park on Sunday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC Preview
New York City FC finished in fifth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been fairly impressive this season. The away side eased past Charlotte FC by a comfortable 3-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Philadelphia Union, on the other hand, finished at the top of the Eastern Conference league table and have been in excellent form over the past year. The Union eased past Chicago Fire by a 3-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
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Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Philadelphia Union have a slight edge over New York City FC and have won 13 out of the last 27 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to New York City FC's 12 victories.
- Philadelphia Union have won five of their last six matches in all competitions, with their only defeat during this period coming by a 2-0 scoreline at the hands of Charlotte FC in an MLS encounter last month.
- New York City FC have won only two of their last five matches in all competitions, with both their victories during this period coming against Charlotte FC in MLS.
- Philadelphia Union have won two of their last three matches against New York City FC in all competitions, with their only defeat during this period coming by a 1-0 scoreline in April this year.
Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC Prediction
Philadelphia Union have been exceptional in MLS this season and will look to make the most of their purple patch this weekend. Tai Baribo and Bruno Damiani have been prolific for their side and will look to add to their goal tallies this weekend.
New York City FC can pack a punch on their day, but will be up against a powerful opponent on Sunday. Philadelphia Union are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Philadelphia Union 3-1 New York City FC
Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Philadelphia Union to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Philadelphia Union to score first - Yes
