Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte prediction & analysis
63%
Footrivo pick
Philadelphia Union to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.59 · bookmaker 1.50 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.50Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultPhiladelphia Union to win ✗63% · @1.50
Double chancePhiladelphia Union or draw ✓82% · @1.15
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓63% · @1.40
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓67% · fair 1.50
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.33
Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte preview and prediction
The match
Philadelphia Union host Charlotte in the Major League Soccer on Saturday 17 October, with kick-off at 19:30 (WAT) at Subaru Park. Philadelphia Union are 6th with 50 points from 34 games (in the top half), while Charlotte sit 5th on 54 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Philadelphia Union's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat Chicago Fire 3–1 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 3.8 per game.
Charlotte's last 5: LWLWD Most recently they lost to Columbus Crew 1–3 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.8 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Philadelphia Union arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 3.0 points a game against 1.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 5 April 2026, finished Charlotte 2–1 Philadelphia Union.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.4 goals: 2.3 for Philadelphia Union and 1.1 for Charlotte. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 67% likely and both teams score in 63% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Philadelphia Union 63%, draw 20%, Charlotte 18%.
Safer route: Philadelphia Union or draw (82%) at 1.15.
Both teams to score: yes (63%) at 1.40.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Philadelphia Union to win – a 63% chance at odds of 1.50. Predicted score: Philadelphia Union 2–1 Charlotte. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Philadelphia Union63%fair 1.59 · @1.50
Draw20%fair 5.12 · @4.50
Charlotte18%fair 5.71 · @5.00
3.43Expected goals
2.29Philadelphia Union xG
1.14Charlotte xG
63%Both score
67%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–110%
2–08%
1–18%
1–07%
3–17%
3–06%
From our goals model: Philadelphia Union 2.3 – 1.1 Charlotte expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte?
Our pick is Philadelphia Union to win with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte?
On our numbers Philadelphia Union have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Charlotte 18%.
How many goals will there be in Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 67% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte?
Our predicted score is Philadelphia Union 2–1 Charlotte, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte?
Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 19:30 (West Africa Time) at Subaru Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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