New York Red Bulls vs Sat 29 Aug23:30 Scheduled
Philadelphia Union — Major League Soccer: stats, lineups & analysis
Match preview
New York Red Bulls host Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer clash
New York Red Bulls welcome Philadelphia Union to Sports Illustrated Stadium for matchday 22 of the Major League Soccer regular season, a fixture between two clubs occupying uncomfortable positions in the table. The hosts sit 20th on 26 points from 21 games, while the visitors are 25th with 21 points from the same number of matches, underlining how tight the lower reaches of the standings remain this season.
AI-assisted match preview written from official match data.
Form has been unkind to the Red Bulls, who arrive on the back of a DLLWL sequence that includes home defeats to Nashville SC and Charlotte sandwiched around a win over Orlando City SC. Philadelphia Union, managed by Ryan Richter, have fared better of late with a DDWLW run featuring a win at New York City FC and a heavy 3-1 win over Necaxa, though a 2-0 loss to Santos Laguna shows their form has not been entirely settled either.
The two sides have met five times recently, with results split across venues, including a 3-1 scoreline in July 2026 and a 1-0 fixture in August 2025 when the Red Bulls were at home. That most recent meeting at the current home venue ended 1-0, part of a head-to-head sequence that has swung between both sides over the past two seasons.
Philadelphia Union's DDWLW run contrasts with New York Red Bulls' DLLWL form, which includes three defeats in five outings.
League scoring trends this season have leaned towards higher-scoring matches, with goals appearing regularly across recent fixtures for both sides.
New York Red Bulls meet Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer (Regular Season - 22). Kick-off is Saturday, 29 August 2026, 23:30 UTC at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Referee: Drew Fischer.
Team pages: New York Red Bulls · Philadelphia Union · Major League Soccer
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 84% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — New York Red Bulls have gone over 1.5 in 79% of their last 38 matches and Philadelphia Union in 71% of their last
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 61% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — New York Red Bulls have gone over 2.5 in 55% of their last 38 matches and Philadelphia Union in 55% of their last
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 39% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Class gap (76 Elo points, visitors stronger) — Matches with this rating gap ran −2.7pp vs their league norm at this line across 8,517 measur
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 68% both teams score
New York Red Bulls to Score. League base rate: 86% home sides score On the other hand: Class edge (the hosts rated 76 Elo points below their opponents) — Sides with this class edge scored −3.8pp vs their league norm across 8,51
Home conceding 2.3 xGA per game New York Red Bulls without key forward Cade Cowell Philadelphia Union in stronger form — 2.2 vs 0.8 ppg (n=5) Away has won 4 of the last 5 H2H meetings
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About this match
On this page: kickoff time and matchday details for New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union, the head-to-head record and recent form, stats-based pre-match analysis, confirmed lineups about an hour before kick-off — then the live score, goal clips and video highlights once this Major League Soccer fixture kicks off.
- Live score updates and a goal-by-goal timeline once play begins.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Confirmed starting lineups, usually about an hour before kick-off.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Quick answers
›What time does New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union kick off?
Kick-off is Saturday, 29 August 2026, 23:30 UTC at Sports Illustrated Stadium, a Major League Soccer fixture (matchday 22).
›Where can I watch New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union goal clips and highlights?
Goal clips and match highlights will be published on this page — each goal video is added shortly after it goes in, with highlights after full-time.
›What is the head-to-head record between New York Red Bulls and Philadelphia Union?
New York Red Bulls and Philadelphia Union have met 10 times — 1 win for New York Red Bulls, 7 wins for Philadelphia Union and 2 draws.