FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union: prediction, stats and odds

USA - MLS

Saturday, 31 October 2026

Referee: to be announced

FC Cincinnati

#18 · 8W 9D 9L

L L D D L

15:00

Starts in 4w

Philadelphia Union

#12 · 11W 6D 10L

W W W W W

Overview

What the numbers say about this match.

FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union is a MLS match on Saturday, 31 October 2026, kicking off at 15:00 (America/Sao_Paulo). Over 2.5 goals is expected in 73% of similar matches and both teams scoring in 77%. Recent form: FC Cincinnati L L D D L, Philadelphia Union W W W W W.

  • FC Cincinnati averages 2 points per game at home, Philadelphia Union 1.21 away.
  • FC Cincinnati scores 28% more goals per match than Philadelphia Union in these venues.
  • FC Cincinnati concedes 10% fewer goals per match than Philadelphia Union in these venues.
  • Over 2.5 goals is expected in 73% of similar matches and both teams scoring in 77%.
  • Expect about 10.5 corner kicks in this match.

Data from FootyStats. Updated

Recent form

Last five completed matches before this one.

Team comparison

How both teams have performed this season.

FC Cincinnati Philadelphia Union
Points per game
2 1.21
Win %
58% 36%
Goals scored / match
2.83 2.21
Goals conceded / match
2 2.21
Total goals / match
4.83 4.42
Both teams scored (BTTS) %
75% 79%

Goals and BTTS

How often matches of each team finish above a number of goals.

FC Cincinnati Philadelphia Union
Over 0.5 goals
100% 100%
Over 1.5 goals
92% 93%
Over 2.5 goals
67% 79%
Over 3.5 goals
58% 57%
Over 4.5 goals
58% 43%
BTTS
75% 79%

First and second half

Who starts and who finishes stronger.

FC Cincinnati Philadelphia Union
First half points per game
1.42 1
Leading at half time %
33% 29%
Drawing at half time %
42% 14%
Trailing at half time %
25% 57%
Goals scored in 1st half / match
1.17 0.64
Goals scored in 2nd half / match
1.67 1.57

Corners

Corner kicks per match.

FC Cincinnati Philadelphia Union
Corners won / match
5.67 4.86
Corners conceded / match
4.75 4.57
Total corners in their matches
10.42 9.43
Over 6.5 corners
83% 64%
Over 7.5 corners
67% 56%
Over 8.5 corners
67% 56%

Cards

Bookings per match.

FC Cincinnati Philadelphia Union
Cards / match
2.33 3.21
Over 2.5 cards
100% 100%
Over 3.5 cards
57% 79%
Over 4.5 cards
50% 50%
Over 5.5 cards
33% 50%
Over 6.5 cards
17% 43%

Shots and possession

How teams create chances.

FC Cincinnati Philadelphia Union
Shots / match
16.83 15.36
Shots on target / match
6.92 4.93
Shots off target / match
9.92 10.43
Shot conversion rate
17% 14%
Shots per goal scored
5.94 6.94
Average possession
55% 45%

Offsides and fouls

FC Cincinnati Philadelphia Union
Offsides / match
1.25 1.43
Over 0.5 offsides
75% 79%
Over 1.5 offsides
25% 28%
Over 2.5 offsides
8% 28%
Fouls / match
12.08 16.07

Goals by minute

When each team scores and concedes this season.

Scored Conceded

FC Cincinnati

0-10'
3
2
11-20'
4
6
21-30'
4
8
31-40'
7
4
41-50'
8
13
51-60'
5
10
61-70'
3
5
71-80'
7
4
81-90'
14
12

Philadelphia Union

0-10'
3
5
11-20'
6
3
21-30'
0
10
31-40'
2
2
41-50'
10
6
51-60'
7
3
61-70'
11
4
71-80'
7
4
81-90'
8
7

Players

Players with the most minutes this season, by position.

FC Cincinnati

Roman Celentano 2160' 0 G 0 A
Miles Robinson 1481' 0 G 0 A
Nick Hagglund 1116' 1 G 0 A
Kyle Smith 1013' 1 G 0 A
Matt Miazga 973' 0 G 1 A
Pavel Bucha 2034' 6 G 4 A
Evander 1965' 13 G 10 A
Samuel Gidi 1835' 0 G 1 A
Gerardo Valenzuela 1539' 1 G 4 A
Ahoueke Denkey 1929' 14 G 4 A

Philadelphia Union

Andre Blake 2250' 0 G 0 A
Nathan Harriel 2411' 1 G 2 A
Francis Westfield 1883' 0 G 7 A
Olwethu Makhanya 1170' 0 G 0 A
Kai Wagner 1080' 0 G 3 A
Danley Jean Jacques 2125' 4 G 2 A
Jovan Lukić 1857' 0 G 1 A
Cavan Sullivan 1452' 7 G 5 A
Jesús Bueno 852' 1 G 1 A
Milan Iloski 2186' 16 G 2 A
Bruno Damiani 2109' 8 G 1 A

League table

Both teams are highlighted.

# Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Nashville SC MLS 27 18 6 3 55 21 34 60
2 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 26 15 5 6 59 26 33 50
3 St Louis City SC 27 13 8 6 48 36 12 47
4 FC Dallas 27 13 8 6 50 42 8 47
5 Club Internacional de Futbol Miami 27 12 10 5 64 50 14 46
6 New England Revolution 27 14 4 9 45 36 9 46
7 San Jose Earthquakes 27 13 6 8 49 39 10 45
8 Houston Dynamo 27 13 5 9 34 32 2 44
9 Charlotte FC 27 12 7 8 47 38 9 43
10 Chicago Fire 26 12 6 8 46 38 8 42
11 Los Angeles FC 28 11 8 9 43 30 13 41
12 Philadelphia Union 27 11 6 10 54 44 10 39
13 Seattle Sounders FC 27 10 8 9 35 35 0 38
14 Colorado Rapids 27 11 3 13 38 38 0 36
15 LA Galaxy 28 9 9 10 37 44 -7 36
16 Orlando City SC 27 10 4 13 48 64 -16 34
17 New York City FC 27 8 9 10 41 36 5 33
18 FC Cincinnati 26 8 9 9 55 64 -9 33
19 New York Red Bulls 27 9 6 12 34 51 -17 33
20 San Diego FC 27 8 8 11 47 47 0 32
21 Portland Timbers 27 9 5 13 48 51 -3 32
22 Real Salt Lake 27 9 5 13 40 44 -4 32
23 Austin FC 27 7 10 10 35 47 -12 31
24 DC United 26 6 12 8 34 42 -8 30
25 Columbus Crew 27 8 5 14 39 43 -4 29
26 Minnesota United FC 27 7 8 12 40 49 -9 29
27 Toronto FC 27 6 11 10 39 51 -12 29
28 Atlanta United FC 27 7 6 14 32 45 -13 27
29 Montreal Impact 27 6 6 15 34 54 -20 24
30 Sporting Kansas City 27 6 3 18 32 65 -33 21

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about this match.

When does FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union kick off?

FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union is a MLS match on Saturday, 31 October 2026, kicking off at 15:00 (America/Sao_Paulo).

How many goals are expected in FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union?

Over 2.5 goals has a 73% chance. Matches of these teams average 4.63 goals.

Will both teams score in FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union?

Both teams to score has a 77% chance.

How many corners and cards are expected in FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union?

About 10.5 corner kicks are expected. About 5.5 cards are expected.

What is the recent form of FC Cincinnati and Philadelphia Union?

FC Cincinnati: L L D D L. Philadelphia Union: W W W W W.

Glossary

What these terms mean.

BTTS
Both teams to score: each team scores at least one goal.
Clean sheet
A match where the team does not concede a goal.
Failed to score
A match where the team does not score a goal.
xG
Expected goals: the quality of the chances a team creates.
xGA
Expected goals against: the quality of the chances a team allows.
Points per game
Average points per match: 3 for a win, 1 for a draw.
Home / Away
The home team's results at home against the visitor's results away. "Overall" uses all matches.
Over 2.5 goals
Three or more goals in the match.