This pair of teams are revelling in a fine season so far and games like today could be influential. Here's the preview for New York RB - Philadelphia Union!
- New York RB have the fewest matches over the total-line (8) in Major League Soccer
- Philadelphia Union have the most scored goals (61) in Major League Soccer
Philadelphia Union have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1900 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for New York RB and Philadelphia Union.
New York RB form and stats
The story so far in the Major League Soccer for New York RB at their home stadium (Red Bull Arena, Harrison) is 4 wins, 5 draws and 5 defeats.
New York RB enjoyed a nice away win last time out, playing at Montreal Impact's place. The match ended 1-0 with Morgan scoring. Midfield player Morgan got a match rating of 7.83 in that game, the max score being 10. Morgan scored one goal and hit two key passes.
Before that, York had a home game versus Inter Miami which ended with a victory 3-1.This is expected to be a close game, with New York RB perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with New York RB as a small favourite), we find 16 games. New York RB has won 8 of these, drawn 4 and lost 4.
A decent goal production from New York RB in their home games so far, with 22 goals from 14 league matches. 19 goals have been conceded.
Philadelphia Union form and stats
Playing away, Philadelphia Union have won 6 games, drawn 4 and suffered 4 defeats in the Major League Soccer this season.
Philadelphia Union go into this game after a win, the home game against Atlanta United that ended 4-1. Gazdag and Carranza has found the net for the away team three matches in a row. The skill! Attacker Uhre got a player rating of 7.85 in the game. "Man of the match" Uhre scored one goal, served one assist and hit two key passes.
That result followed a home victory 6-0 versus Colorado Rapids.So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Philadelphia Union playing away and similar expectations, we found 16 relevant matches. Results were 6 Philadelphia wins, 7 draws and 3 defeats.
Take note that 9 of this team's 11 latest league games have ended with at least three goals.
Philadelphia Union has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 21 goals from 14 games. Philadelphia Union are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 13 times in 14 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Philadelphia Union have won at least one point in the last 8 fixtures (5-3-0) facing York.These two sides played each other previously this match year: Philadelphia Union - New York RB 1-1.
Top Goalscorers
  D. Gazdag 17 goals |  J. Carranza 14 goals |   L. Morgan 13 goals |
New York RB missing players
Philadelphia Union missing players
| New York RB | Philadelphia Union | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 29 | 14 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 14 | 29 |
| 13 | 4 | 0 | Won | W | 2 | 6 | 16 |
| 8 | 5 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 8 | 5 | 2 | Lost | L | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 45 | 22 | 1 | Scored | S | 4 | 21 | 61 |
| 34 | 19 | 3 | Conceded | C | 1 | 13 | 21 |
| 93% | 93% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 93% | 93% |
| 72% | 71% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 71% | 79% |
| 41% | 43% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 43% | 45% |
| 24% | 29% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 21% | 28% |
| 17% | 21% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 7% | 21% |
| 55% | 64% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 50% | 52% |
| 24% | 14% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 36% | 41% |
| 28% | 29% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 21% | 14% |
| 5.2 | 5.5 | 6.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 5.1 | 4.9 |
| 3.8 | 2.4 | 1.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 7.5 | 6.9 | 6 |
| 2.6 | 2.3 | 3.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 2.1 | 2 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 14.1 | 15.4 | 15.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11 | 11.5 | 13.8 |
| 4.9 | 4.8 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.5 | 3.8 | 5.4 |
| 31% | 33% | 10% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 44% | 40% | 39% |
| 9.3 | 8.1 | 14.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 14.5 | 14.6 | 13.2 |
| 3.3 | 3.1 | 5.5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
- New York RB have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- New York RB have the fewest matches over the total-line (8) in Major League Soccer
- New York RB have the most matches under the total-line (15) in Major League Soccer
- New York RB have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded at home.
- Philadelphia Union have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Philadelphia Union have the fewest conceded goals (13) away in Major League Soccer
- Philadelphia Union have the fewest conceded goals (21) in Major League Soccer
- Philadelphia Union have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (6) in Major League Soccer
- Philadelphia Union have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (15) in Major League Soccer
- Philadelphia Union have the most scored goals (61) in Major League Soccer
- Philadelphia Union have the most scored goals in the first half (31) in Major League Soccer
- Philadelphia Union have the most scored goals in the second half (30) in Major League Soccer
- Philadelphia Union have the the best goal difference (+40) in Major League Soccer
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Philadelphia Union | 29 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 61 | 21 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 40 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 13 | 40 | 57 |
| 2 | Montreal Impact | 28 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 49 | 42 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 24 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 25 | 7 | 49 |
| 3 | New York RB | 29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 45 | 34 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 15 | 11 | 47 |
| 4 | New York City | 28 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 50 | 34 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 45 |
| 5 | Orlando City | 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 35 | 40 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 26 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 14 | -5 | 42 |
| 6 | Columbus Crew | 27 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 37 | 31 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 18 | 6 | 39 |
| 7 | Inter Miami | 28 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 35 | 46 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 23 | -11 | 36 |
| 8 | Cincinnati | 27 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 45 | 48 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 27 | 24 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 24 | -3 | 35 |
| 9 | New England | 28 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 39 | 42 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 22 | 28 | -3 | 35 |
| 10 | Toronto | 29 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 44 | 49 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 27 | 24 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | -5 | 34 |
| 11 | Atlanta United | 28 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 40 | 46 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 20 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 26 | -6 | 33 |
| 12 | Charlotte | 28 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 34 | 44 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 13 | 30 | -10 | 32 |
| 13 | Chicago Fire | 28 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 28 | 38 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 26 | -10 | 31 |
| 14 | DC United | 28 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 32 | 59 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 26 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 14 | 33 | -27 | 25 |
