Football · USA MLS · 17/10, 20:30

Prediction: Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte FC

Team pages: Philadelphia Union · Charlotte FC

Prediction summary
Expected goals
3.51Total
Philadelphia Union2.28
Charlotte FC1.23
1X2
60% 21% 19%
Philadelphia Union Draw Charlotte FC
Markets
Under 3.5 goals 52% Both teams to score 58%
Most likely score
2-1 10%
Recent form · 10 last
Philadelphia Union 8-2-0 (W-D-L)
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Charlotte FC 6-3-1 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Philadelphia Union 2–1–3 Charlotte FC (6 last)
  • Charlotte FC2-1Philadelphia Union
  • Charlotte FC2-0Philadelphia Union
  • Philadelphia Union2-1Charlotte FC
  • Philadelphia Union1-0Charlotte FC
  • Philadelphia Union0-2Charlotte FC
  • Charlotte FC0-0Philadelphia Union
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Philadelphia Union 1594 · Charlotte FC 1572
Philadelphia UnionDrawCharlotte FC
Our model60%21%19%
Market60%21%19%
Estimated total (ours) 3.51 goals · Bet365 line 3.5

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 66%model estimate

Match keys

  • H2H favours Charlotte FC: 3-1-2.
  • High corners: 10.5 combined avg.
  • Cards-heavy: 8.9 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

Philadelphia UnionCharlotte FC
Goals for / against (FT)3.1 / 1.22.1 / 1.3
Goals for / against (HT)0.9 / 0.80.9 / 0.5
Half-time result (W/D/L)50/20/30%50/40/10%
Corners (HT / FT)3.2 / 5.33 / 5.2
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)5.2 / 0.33.7 / 0.3

Head-to-head (H2H) · Philadelphia Union 2–1–3 Charlotte FC

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DateHomeScoreAway
05/04/26
USA MLS
Charlotte FC2-1
HT 1-0
Philadelphia Union
19/10/25
USA MLS
Charlotte FC2-0
HT 2-0
Philadelphia Union
15/06/25
USA MLS
Philadelphia Union2-1
HT 1-0
Charlotte FC
28/07/24
Leagues Cup
Philadelphia Union1-0
HT 1-0
Charlotte FC
23/06/24
USA MLS
Philadelphia Union0-2
HT 0-0
Charlotte FC
26/05/24
USA MLS
Charlotte FC0-0
HT 0-0
Philadelphia Union

Standings · USA MLS · MLS 2026, Eastern Conference

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Nashville SC 281963 592263
2 Inter Miami CF 2813105 685049
3 Chicago Fire 281468 514048
4 New England Revolution 2814410 453946
5 Charlotte FC 281378 504046
6 Philadelphia Union 2812610 564542
7 Orlando City SC 2811413 516637
8 New York Red Bulls 2810612 385236
9 FC Cincinnati 27999 586536
10 New York City FC 288911 423833
11 Toronto FC 2871110 415232
12 DC United 276129 344630
13 Columbus Crew 288515 414629
14 Atlanta United 287615 334827
15 CF Montreal 286616 355624

Common opponents 2 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentPhiladelphia UnionCharlotte FC
FC Cincinnati 5-0 W 3-3 D
CF Montreal 2-0 W 2-1 W
Record vs common 2 W 0 D 0 L 1 W 1 D 0 L

Better against common opponents: Philadelphia Union (2 of 2 head-to-heads won)

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Philadelphia Union

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
11/10 Real Salt Lake
USA MLS
1-0 2-1 46 W
27/09 Orlando City SC
USA MLS
2-0 4-2 76 W
20/09 Sporting Kansas City
USA MLS
0-3 4-3 47 W
14/09 San Diego FC
USA MLS
1-0 5-0 44 W
10/09 FC Cincinnati
USA MLS
2-0 5-0 73 W
06/09 CF Montreal
USA MLS
0-0 2-0 68 W
30/08 New York Red Bulls
USA MLS
1-0 3-1 73 W
23/08 Austin FC
USA MLS
1-1 1-1 63 D
20/08 Inter Miami CF
USA MLS
1-2 2-2 48 D
17/08 New York City FC
USA MLS
0-2 3-2 47 W

Charlotte FC

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
11/10 FC Dallas
USA MLS
0-1 3-2 142 W
27/09 Chicago Fire
USA MLS
0-0 0-1 48 L
20/09 DC United
USA MLS
1-0 2-1 34 W
13/09 FC Cincinnati
USA MLS
2-1 3-3 33 D
10/09 CF Montreal
USA MLS
1-1 2-1 33 W
06/09 Houston Dynamo
USA MLS
0-0 0-0 88 D
30/08 Atlanta United
USA MLS
1-0 2-0 72 W
23/08 DC United
USA MLS
0-0 3-1 45 W
20/08 Toronto FC
USA MLS
2-1 3-3 52 D
16/08 Columbus Crew
USA MLS
2-1 3-1 13 W

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte FC?

According to our model, the most likely result is a Philadelphia Union win (60%). Probabilities: Philadelphia Union 60%, draw 21%, Charlotte FC 19%.

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

The model expects 3.51 goals (Philadelphia Union 2.28 · Charlotte FC 1.23), with a 52% chance of under 3.5 goals.

Will both teams score in Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte FC?

The model gives a 58% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 2-1.