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FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union prediction & odds

FC Cincinnati

20:00

Kick-off Sat 31 Oct, 20:00

Philadelphia Union

Odds 1X2

1FC Cincinnati2.43XDraw4.112Philadelphia Union2.60

FC CincinnativsPhiladelphia Union

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Competition: MLS
Kick-off: Sat 31 Oct 20:00 EET

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Bookmaker 1X2 prices turned into chances, with the margin removed

FC Cincinnati40%2.43

Draw23%4.11

Philadelphia Union37%2.60

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Odds

Match result (1X2)margin 3.9%

FC Cincinnati2.4340%Draw4.1123%Philadelphia Union2.6037%

Double chance

FC Cincinnati or Draw1.46FC Cincinnati or Philadelphia Union1.20Draw or Philadelphia Union1.49

1st-half resultmargin 17.2%

FC Cincinnati2.6133%Draw2.4435%Philadelphia Union2.6432%

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Odd / even goalsmargin 3.6%

FC Cincinnati1.9450%Philadelphia Union1.9250%

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Head-to-head

Results between the two teams and each team's latest matches. W win · D draw · L loss

Head-to-head

5FC Cincinnati wins

3Draws

9Philadelphia Union wins

Last matches: FC Cincinnati

28.10.26MLSInter MiamiFC Cincinnati22D
24.10.26MLSDC UnitedFC Cincinnati02W
21.10.26MLSFC CincinnatiDC United21W
18.10.26MLSFC CincinnatiColumbus Crew02L
14.10.26MLSFC CincinnatiNew England Revolution23L

Last matches: Philadelphia Union

29.10.26MLSNashville SCPhiladelphia Union00D
24.10.26MLSPhiladelphia UnionNew England Revolution12L
17.10.26MLSPhiladelphia UnionCharlotte22D
15.10.26MLSChicago FirePhiladelphia Union13W
10.10.26MLSPhiladelphia UnionReal Salt Lake21W

Head-to-head matches

09.09.26MLSPhiladelphia UnionFC Cincinnati50L
30.08.25MLSFC CincinnatiPhiladelphia Union01L
02.03.25MLSPhiladelphia UnionFC Cincinnati41L
19.10.24MLSPhiladelphia UnionFC Cincinnati12W
19.06.24MLSFC CincinnatiPhiladelphia Union43W
26.11.23MLSFC CincinnatiPhiladelphia Union10W

2.71Avg goals41%Both scored47%Over 2.5

W/D/L from the perspective of the team in the list title (mutual games: the home team of this match).

FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union: head-to-head record

17 meetings since 2019: results, goals, BTTS and over/under.

5FC Cincinnati wins

3Draws

9Philadelphia Union wins

16:30Goals (FC Cincinnati : Philadelphia Union)

2.71Goals per match

41%BTTS

71%Over 1.5

47%Over 2.5

29%Over 3.5

FC Cincinnati at home: 4-1-310:9 goals in 8 games
Philadelphia Union at home: 6-2-121:6 goals in 9 games
FC Cincinnati's biggest win: 3–1FC Cincinnati 3–1 Philadelphia Union, 6 Aug 2022
Philadelphia Union's biggest win: 5–0Philadelphia Union 5–0 FC Cincinnati, 9 Sept 2026

Meetings (17 most recent)

Date	Competition	Home	Score	Away
9 Sept 2026	MLS	Philadelphia Union	5–0	FC Cincinnati
30 Aug 2025	MLS	FC Cincinnati	0–1	Philadelphia Union
2 Mar 2025	MLS	Philadelphia Union	4–1	FC Cincinnati
19 Oct 2024	MLS	Philadelphia Union	1–2	FC Cincinnati
19 Jun 2024	MLS	FC Cincinnati	4–3	Philadelphia Union
26 Nov 2023	MLS	FC Cincinnati	1–0	Philadelphia Union
16 Sept 2023	MLS	Philadelphia Union	2–2	FC Cincinnati
8 Apr 2023	MLS	FC Cincinnati	1–0	Philadelphia Union
21 Oct 2022	MLS	Philadelphia Union	1–0	FC Cincinnati
6 Aug 2022	MLS	FC Cincinnati	3–1	Philadelphia Union
18 Jun 2022	MLS	Philadelphia Union	1–1	FC Cincinnati
31 Oct 2021	MLS	Philadelphia Union	2–0	FC Cincinnati
10 Oct 2021	MLS	FC Cincinnati	1–2	Philadelphia Union
7 Oct 2020	MLS	Philadelphia Union	3–0	FC Cincinnati
23 Sept 2020	MLS	FC Cincinnati	0–0	Philadelphia Union
1 May 2019	MLS	Philadelphia Union	2–0	FC Cincinnati
30 Mar 2019	MLS	FC Cincinnati	0–2	Philadelphia Union

Every meeting we have on record: our match archive plus the head-to-head feed.

Form, last 5 matches

Newest first: result, date and competition, opponent, score. H = home, A = away

FC Cincinnati2W 1D 2L · goals 8–8

D28.10MLSAInter Miami2–2
W24.10MLSADC United2–0
W21.10MLSHDC United2–1
L18.10MLSHColumbus Crew0–2
L14.10MLSHNew England Revolution2–3

Philadelphia Union2W 2D 1L · goals 8–6

D29.10MLSANashville SC0–0
L24.10MLSHNew England Revolution1–2
D17.10MLSHCharlotte2–2
W15.10MLSAChicago Fire3–1
W10.10MLSHReal Salt Lake2–1

Goals and trends · last 10

Averages and shares from each team's latest matches, all competitions

FC CincinnatiPhiladelphia Union

1.7Goals scored per game2.8

2.2Goals conceded per game1.1

70%Both teams scored60%

80%Over 2.5 goals80%

1Clean sheets4

20%Failed to score10%

1-1-2Home team at home · away team away (W-D-L)3-1-0

Season stats

Per game this season, each team in its own league

FC CincinnatiPhiladelphia Union

MLS 2026 · 24 gamesMLS 2026 · 26 games

2.1Goals scored1.9

2.5Goals conceded1.6

4.9Corners6.0

14.1Shots16.4

50%Possession47%

2.0Yellow cards2.3

8%Clean sheets23%

17%Failed to score19%

6-3-2Home / away record (W-D-L)5-2-7

Standings

Both teams highlighted, with the clubs around them

Table · Eastern Conference

#	Team	P	GD	Pts	Form
5	Charlotte	32	+11	50	WLDLW
6	Philadelphia Union	32	+12	47	DLDWW
7	Orlando City	32	-12	43	DDWDW
8	FC Cincinnati	32	-7	43	DWWLL
9	Columbus Crew	32	+3	41	WWWWL

Injuries and absences

Players ruled out or doubtful for this match

Injuries & suspensions

FC Cincinnati

✕J. MalatiniThigh Injury
✕M. RobinsonLeg Injury
?E. EcheniqueLeg Injury
?T. MalaciaAnkle Injury

Philadelphia Union

✕J. BuenoHamstring Injury
✕M. IloskiMuscle Injury
✕D. Jean JacquesYellow Cards
✕C. SullivanAnkle Injury

✕ out · ? doubtful

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About this match

FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union preview

On Sat, 31 Oct 2026 at 20:00, FC Cincinnati take on Philadelphia Union in the MLS.

Form · last 5 matches

FC CincinnatiDWWLL8 scored · 8 conceded

Philadelphia UnionDLDWW8 scored · 6 conceded

Key facts · last 5

FC CincinnatiPhiladelphia Union

1.7Goals scored per game2.8

2.2Goals conceded per game1.1

70%Both teams scored60%

80%Over 2.5 goals80%

1Clean sheets4

Head-to-head in numbers

5FC Cincinnati wins

3Draws

9Philadelphia Union wins

17 meetings · 2.7 goals per game · both teams scored in 41%

What's at stake

FC Cincinnati8th43 pts · 32 played

Philadelphia Union6th47 pts · 32 played

Philadelphia Union lead by 4 pts

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The market sees little between the sides: FC Cincinnati 2.43 (40%), draw 4.11 (23%), Philadelphia Union 2.60 (37%).

FC Cincinnati come into the game with DWWLL in their last 5 (8 scored, 8 conceded), while Philadelphia Union have DLDWW (8 scored, 6 conceded).

Over 2.5 goals came in 80% of FC Cincinnati's recent games and 80% of Philadelphia Union's, with both teams scoring in 70% and 60%.

Per game, FC Cincinnati average 1.7 goals scored and 2.2 conceded (clean sheets: 1), Philadelphia Union 2.8 and 1.1 (clean sheets: 4).

Head-to-head over 17 previous meetings: FC Cincinnati 5 wins, Philadelphia Union 9 wins, draws 3.

Those 17 games averaged 2.7 goals, with both teams scoring in 41% of them.

The last meeting (2026-09-09) ended Philadelphia Union 5–0 FC Cincinnati.

In the table, FC Cincinnati are 8th (43 pts from 32 games) and Philadelphia Union are 6th (47 pts from 32).

Nito explains: FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union

What the numbers on this page mean, in plain words. Every figure comes from our match data.

What do the odds for FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union mean?

The best prices are 2.43 for a FC Cincinnati win, 4.11 for a draw and 2.60 for a Philadelphia Union win. Decimal odds show the total return per unit staked: 10 at 2.43 returns 24.30 if FC Cincinnati win. As chances (1 ÷ odds, with the bookmaker margin of 3.9% removed) that is 40% FC Cincinnati, 23% draw and 37% Philadelphia Union.

How often do FC Cincinnati and Philadelphia Union matches see both teams score?

Both teams to score (BTTS) pays on "Yes" when each side scores at least once. It happened in 70% of FC Cincinnati's last 10 matches and 60% of Philadelphia Union's last 10. In their 17 recorded meetings it was 41%.

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

Over 2.5 goals wins when the match has 3 or more goals. FC Cincinnati reached that in 80% of their last 10 matches, Philadelphia Union in 80% of their last 10. Their 17 meetings averaged 2.7 goals (47% over 2.5).

What does the form guide DWWLL mean?

W = win, D = draw, L = loss, newest result first. FC Cincinnati, last 5: 2 W · 1 D · 2 L (8 scored, 8 conceded). Philadelphia Union, last 5: 2 W · 2 D · 1 L (8 scored, 6 conceded).

Where do FC Cincinnati and Philadelphia Union stand in the table?

FC Cincinnati are 8th with 43 points from 32 games. Philadelphia Union are 6th with 47 points from 32 games. The gap between them is 4 points.

FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union: questions & answers

Who will win FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union?

Bookmaker odds imply FC Cincinnati 40%, draw 23%, Philadelphia Union 37%.

Will both teams score in FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union?

Both teams scored in 41% of their 17 previous meetings. In recent games both teams scored in 70% of FC Cincinnati's matches and 60% of Philadelphia Union's.

What are the odds for FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union?

Odds: FC Cincinnati 2.43, draw 4.11, Philadelphia Union 2.60.

When is the FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union kick-off?

FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union kicks off on Sat, 31 Oct 2026 at 20:00 (GMT+2).

What is the head-to-head record between FC Cincinnati and Philadelphia Union?

17 meetings: FC Cincinnati 5 wins, 3 draws, Philadelphia Union 9 wins. Those 17 games averaged 2.7 goals, with both teams scoring in 41% of them.

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