Philadelphia Union vs New York RB Prediction, Preview and Stats

United States flag 2026 Major League Soccer, United States
Subaru Park Wed, 22 Jul - 11:30 PM
Major League Soccer
Philadelphia Union PHI
Versus
New York RB NYR
KICKOFF : Wed, 22 Jul - 11:30 PM
Regular Season

CONTEXT

Philadelphia Union welcome New York RB to Subaru Park for a Major League Soccer regular season clash in 2026. The two sides enter the fixture with almost identical power scores, though New York RB hold a slight edge and are designated the stronger team. League positions highlight a contrast, with the visitors in fifth place domestically and the hosts occupying fifteenth. Recent form favors New York RB substantially based on available scoring. Limited data exists regarding efficiency and transitional elements for either side. Set piece metrics carry low confidence levels due to reliance on proxy information. This encounter at the home venue of Philadelphia Union sets up an intriguing battle between mid-table and upper-table MLS outfits.

TL;DR

  • Structural: New York RB sit fifth in the league while Philadelphia Union are fifteenth.
  • Form: New York RB hold a significantly higher form score of 23 compared to Philadelphia Union's 6.39.
  • Squad: Detailed squad information is not available for this fixture.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are unavailable for both Philadelphia Union and New York RB.
  • Transition: Transition play data remains unspecified ahead of the match.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence with proxy data used for both teams.
  • xVariable: Power scores are nearly identical with New York RB at 60.97 and Philadelphia Union at 60.86.
  • Market: Philadelphia Union 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | New York RB 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Philadelphia Union B. Carnell
B. Carnell
VS
New York RB New York RB
New York RB
0.47
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.47
0.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Inter Miami Rank: 76 L
Columbus Crew Rank: 65 D
Orlando City Rank: 63 L
New England Rank: 60 L
Nashville SC Rank: 71 D
Columbus Crew Rank: 65 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sporting KC Rank: 51 W
New York City Rank: 66 D
Columbus Crew Rank: 65 W
Chicago Fire Rank: 65 W
Dallas Rank: 66 L
Cincinnati Rank: 67 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 1 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Philadelphia Union
0%
Draw
0%
Away New York RB
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
60.86
60.97
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Philadelphia Union
New York RB
Power Score
60.86
60.97
League Position
15
5
Global Rank
505
503

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Philadelphia Union — Opponent-weighted form score
New York RB — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Philadelphia Union New York RB

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Philadelphia Union PHI Home
4 matches
New York RB NYR Away
Match Record
2
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
2
Goals
4
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
4
+3
Goal Difference
-3

Data last updated: 2026-07-16T00:12:35+00:00

TEAM FORMATION

Official lineups and formations are usually announced 60–90 minutes before kickoff. Check back closer to the match to see the starting XIs here.

General Information

Date & Time :
Jul 22, 2026, 11:30 PM
Competition :
2026 Major League Soccer, United States · Regular Season
Stadium :
Subaru Park
Capacity :
18500
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

18
Andre Blake
Andre Blake Goalkeeper
31
George Marks
George Marks Goalkeeper
76
Andrew Rick
Andrew Rick Goalkeeper
5
Japhet Sery
Japhet Sery Defender
26
Nathan Harriel
Nathan Harriel Defender
39
Francis Westfield
Francis Westfield Defender
29
Olwethu Makhanya
Olwethu Makhanya Defender
20
Philippe Ndinga Ossibadjouo
Philippe Ndinga Ossibadjouo Defender
—
Neil Pierre
Neil Pierre Defender
46
Kaiden Moore
Kaiden Moore Defender
66
Finn Sundstrom
Finn Sundstrom Defender
2
Geiner Arleyson Martínez Turner
Geiner Arleyson Martínez Turner Defender
11
Alejandro Bedoya
Alejandro Bedoya Midfielder
8
Jesús Daniel Bueno Añez
Jesús Daniel Bueno Añez Midfielder
14
Jeremy Rafanello
Jeremy Rafanello Midfielder
21
Danley Jean Jacques
Danley Jean Jacques Midfielder
16
Benjamin Bender
Benjamin Bender Midfielder
4
Jovan Lukić
Jovan Lukić Midfielder
33
Quinn Krippendorff Sullivan
Quinn Krippendorff Sullivan Midfielder
6
Cavan Sullivan
Cavan Sullivan Midfielder
19
Indiana Vassilev
Indiana Vassilev Attacker
10
Milan Iloski
Milan Iloski Attacker
28
Agustin Anello
Agustin Anello Attacker
9
Bruno Damiani
Bruno Damiani Attacker
77
Edward Davis
Edward Davis Attacker
55
Sal Olivas
Sal Olivas Attacker
23
Ezekiel Alladoh
Ezekiel Alladoh Attacker
51
Malik Jakupovic
Malik Jakupovic Attacker
37
Stas Korzeniowski
Stas Korzeniowski Attacker

Squad ▼

34
Ethan Horvath
Ethan Horvath Goalkeeper
77
John McCarthy
John McCarthy Goalkeeper
1
Anthony Marcucci
Anthony Marcucci Goalkeeper
21
Aidan Stokes
Aidan Stokes Goalkeeper
72
Tobias Szewcyk
Tobias Szewcyk Goalkeeper
26
Tim Parker
Tim Parker Defender
6
Robert Voloder
Robert Voloder Defender
3
Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty
Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty Defender
12
Dylan Nealis
Dylan Nealis Defender
2
Justin Che
Justin Che Defender
20
Juan José Mina González
Juan José Mina González Defender
5
Omar Javier Valencia Arauz
Omar Javier Valencia Arauz Defender
14
Julián Andrés Bazán Medina
Julián Andrés Bazán Medina Defender
56
Matthew Dos Santos
Matthew Dos Santos Defender
4
Gustav Berggren
Gustav Berggren Midfielder
39
Nehuén Benedetti
Nehuén Benedetti Midfielder
48
Ronald Donkor
Ronald Donkor Midfielder
15
Adri Mehmeti
Adri Mehmeti Midfielder
13
Jean-Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
Jean-Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting Attacker
10
Emil Forsberg
Emil Forsberg Attacker
7
Cade Cowell
Cade Cowell Attacker
17
Cameron Harper
Cameron Harper Attacker
33
Roald Randy Mitchell
Roald Randy Mitchell Attacker
22
Dennis Gjengaar
Dennis Gjengaar Attacker
79
Rafael Mosquera
Rafael Mosquera Attacker
11
Jorge Ruvalcaba
Jorge Ruvalcaba Attacker
70
Andy Rojas Maroto
Andy Rojas Maroto Attacker
66
Tanner Rosborough
Tanner Rosborough Attacker
16
Julian Hall
Julian Hall Attacker
37
Mohammed Sofo
Mohammed Sofo Attacker

CONCLUSION

Overall, the matchup between Philadelphia Union and New York RB appears closely contested given the minimal power differential. New York RB's superior league standing and form score suggest they may carry momentum into the game. Philadelphia Union will look to leverage home advantage at Subaru Park to bridge the gap. With many advanced metrics unavailable or showing low confidence, the contest may hinge on basic tactical execution and individual performances. Both teams have opportunities to influence the outcome through open play and defensive organization. The regular season context adds importance as positions in the table remain fluid.

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