Philadelphia Union vs New York City: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Philadelphia Union prepare to host New York City on March 1, 2026, with kick-off at 22:30, this USA: Major League Soccer fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Philadelphia Union, currently 11th in the standings with 0 points from 1 games, are close to the leaders with only 3 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 0 goals scored.

New York City, sitting 5th with 1 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 1 points from 1 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Philadelphia Union and New York City have favored New York City, with New York City claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against D.C. United, Philadelphia Union recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Blake, Sundstrom, Sery Larsen, Makhanya, Harriel, Vassilev, Bueno, Jacques, Iloski, Alladoh. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

New York City's last outing came against Los Angeles Galaxy, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 5-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Freese, O'Toole, Trewin, Bueno, Gustavo, Gray, Wolf, O'Neill, Moralez, Mercau, Ojeda. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Looking ahead, Philadelphia Union are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Philadelphia Union and New York City are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Philadelphia Union's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 43% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. New York City's games average 2.6 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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