Prediction: Philadelphia Union vs Real Salt Lake
Team pages: Philadelphia Union · Real Salt Lake
- Philadelphia Union1-2Real Salt Lake
- Real Salt Lake4-0Philadelphia Union
- Philadelphia Union4-1Real Salt Lake
- Real Salt Lake1-0Philadelphia Union
- Philadelphia Union1-2Real Salt Lake
- Real Salt Lake3-3Philadelphia Union
| Philadelphia Union | Draw | Real Salt Lake | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our model | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| Market | 64% | 20% | 16% |
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.
Match keys
- Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Philadelphia Union (rating 1591 vs 1437).
- H2H favours Real Salt Lake: 4-1-1.
- High corners: 11 combined avg.
- Cards-heavy: 10.2 🟨 combined avg.
Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed
F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time
| Philadelphia Union | Real Salt Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for / against (FT) | 3.2 / 1.3 | 1.1 / 1.9 |
| Goals for / against (HT) | 0.8 / 0.9 | 0.4 / 0.8 |
| Half-time result (W/D/L) | 40/20/40% | 20/40/40% |
| Corners (HT / FT) | 3.5 / 6.1 | 2 / 4.9 |
| Cards (🟨 / 🟥) | 5.1 / 0.4 | 5.1 / 0 |
Head-to-head (H2H) · Philadelphia Union 1–1–4 Real Salt Lake
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| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28/04/24 USA MLS | Philadelphia Union | 1-2 HT 0-1 | Real Salt Lake |
| 14/07/19 USA MLS | Real Salt Lake | 4-0 HT 1-0 | Philadelphia Union |
| 20/05/18 USA MLS | Philadelphia Union | 4-1 HT 2-0 | Real Salt Lake |
| 28/05/17 USA MLS | Real Salt Lake | 1-0 HT 1-0 | Philadelphia Union |
| 01/08/16 USA MLS | Philadelphia Union | 1-2 HT 1-0 | Real Salt Lake |
| 15/03/15 USA MLS | Real Salt Lake | 3-3 HT 1-2 | Philadelphia Union |
Standings · USA MLS · MLS 2026, Western Conference
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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 59 | 26 | 50 |
| 2 | St. Louis City SC | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 48 | 36 | 47 |
| 3 | FC Dallas | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 50 | 42 | 47 |
| 4 | San Jose Earthquakes | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 49 | 39 | 45 |
| 5 | Houston Dynamo | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 34 | 32 | 44 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 43 | 30 | 41 |
| 7 | Seattle Sounders | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 35 | 35 | 38 |
| 8 | Colorado Rapids | 27 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 38 | 38 | 36 |
| 9 | LA Galaxy | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 37 | 44 | 36 |
| 10 | Portland Timbers | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 48 | 51 | 32 |
| 11 | Real Salt Lake | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 40 | 44 | 32 |
| 12 | San Diego FC | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 47 | 47 | 32 |
| 13 | Austin FC | 27 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 35 | 47 | 31 |
| 14 | Minnesota United | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 40 | 49 | 29 |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 27 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 32 | 65 | 21 |
Common opponents 2 opponents
How each team fared against the same recent opponents
| Opponent | Philadelphia Union | Real Salt Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando City SC | 4-2 W | 1-2 L |
| New York City FC | 3-2 W | 0-2 L |
| Record vs common | 2 W 0 D 0 L | 0 W 0 D 2 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/09 | Orlando City SC USA MLS |
2-0 | 4-2 | 7 | 6 | W |
| 20/09 | Sporting Kansas City USA MLS |
0-3 | 4-3 | 4 | 7 | W |
| 14/09 | San Diego FC USA MLS |
1-0 | 5-0 | 4 | 4 | W |
| 10/09 | FC Cincinnati USA MLS |
2-0 | 5-0 | 7 | 3 | W |
| 06/09 | CF Montreal USA MLS |
0-0 | 2-0 | 6 | 8 | W |
| 30/08 | New York Red Bulls USA MLS |
1-0 | 3-1 | 7 | 3 | W |
| 23/08 | Austin FC USA MLS |
1-1 | 1-1 | 6 | 3 | D |
| 20/08 | Inter Miami CF USA MLS |
1-2 | 2-2 | 4 | 8 | D |
| 17/08 | New York City FC USA MLS |
0-2 | 3-2 | 4 | 7 | W |
| 02/08 | Atlanta United USA MLS |
0-1 | 3-2 | 12 | 6 | W |
Real Salt Lake
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| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Cor. | Cards | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/09 | New England Revolution USA MLS |
1-0 | 3-0 | 1 | 4 | W |
| 24/09 | Seattle Sounders USA MLS |
0-0 | 0-2 | 6 | 6 | L |
| 20/09 | Vancouver Whitecaps USA MLS |
0-2 | 0-3 | 5 | 7 | L |
| 13/09 | New York City FC USA MLS |
0-1 | 0-2 | 10 | 4 | L |
| 10/09 | Houston Dynamo USA MLS |
0-0 | 1-2 | 4 | 5 | L |
| 06/09 | Los Angeles FC USA MLS |
1-2 | 2-2 | 5 | 3 | D |
| 30/08 | Colorado Rapids USA MLS |
0-0 | 0-1 | 1 | 8 | L |
| 23/08 | Orlando City SC USA MLS |
1-0 | 1-2 | 4 | 4 | L |
| 20/08 | FC Dallas USA MLS |
1-3 | 3-4 | 6 | 6 | L |
| 16/08 | Minnesota United USA MLS |
0-0 | 1-1 | 7 | 4 | D |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite in Philadelphia Union vs Real Salt Lake?
According to our model, the most likely result is a Philadelphia Union win (64%). Probabilities: Philadelphia Union 64%, draw 20%, Real Salt Lake 16%.
How many goals are expected in Philadelphia Union vs Real Salt Lake?
The model expects 3.93 goals (Philadelphia Union 2.61 · Real Salt Lake 1.32), with a 52% chance of over 3.5 goals.
Will both teams score in Philadelphia Union vs Real Salt Lake?
The model gives a 59% chance that both teams score.
What is the most likely score?
The most likely score according to our model is 2-1.

