MLS· Regular Season - 33· TQL Stadium
FC Cincinnati
Philadelphia Union31 Oct
FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 31 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.37
Expected goals
1.6 - 2.2
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More FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Philadelphia Union +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 88% | 1.14 | - |
| X2Philadelphia Union or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 71% | 1.42 | - |
| AH1 +1.5FC Cincinnati +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 67% | 1.49 | - |
| 1XFC Cincinnati or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 53% | 1.90 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 47% | 2.11 | - |
| 2Philadelphia Union to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Philadelphia Union -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 33% | 3.06 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 29% | 3.39 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 27% | 3.72 | - |
| 1FC Cincinnati to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5FC Cincinnati -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 12% | 8.24 | - |
FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union preview & analysis
Match preview
FC Cincinnati host Philadelphia Union in the MLS (Regular Season - 33) at TQL Stadium on Saturday, 31 October 2026, with kick-off at 18:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
FC Cincinnati arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 11 and conceding 12. Most recently they lost to New England Revolution 2-3 at home. They're 9th in the table with 36 points from 28 games. Philadelphia Union arrive in superb form, with 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 18 and conceding 7. Most recently they beat Chicago Fire 3-1 away. They're 6th in the table with 45 points from 29 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, FC Cincinnati have won 2, Philadelphia Union have won 4 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 4.2 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Philadelphia Union narrow favourites: FC Cincinnati 23%, draw 38%, Philadelphia Union 39%. We expect around 3.8 goals (1.6 - 2.2 in expected goals), with 73% for over 2.5 and 71% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 73% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is FC Cincinnati 1-2 Philadelphia Union.
Recent form
FC Cincinnati- 15 OctHNew England Revolution2-3
- 11 OctAAtlanta United FC3-1
- 27 SeptACF Montreal1-3
- 20 SeptAHouston Dynamo2-2
- 13 SeptHCharlotte3-3
Philadelphia Union- 15 OctAChicago Fire3-1
- 11 OctHReal Salt Lake2-1
- 27 SeptHOrlando City SC4-2
- 20 SeptASporting Kansas City4-3
- 14 SeptASan Diego5-0
Head to head
MLS table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nashville SC | 29 | 20 | 6 | 3 | +41 | 66 |
| 2 |  Inter Miami | 29 | 14 | 10 | 5 | +20 | 52 |
| 3 |  New England Revolution | 29 | 15 | 4 | 10 | +7 | 49 |
| 4 |  Chicago Fire | 29 | 14 | 6 | 9 | +9 | 48 |
| 5 |  Charlotte | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | +8 | 46 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 29 | 13 | 6 | 10 | +13 | 45 |
| 7 |  Orlando City SC | 29 | 11 | 5 | 13 | -15 | 38 |
| 8 |  New York Red Bulls | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | -15 | 36 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | -8 | 36 |
| 10 |  New York City FC | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | +2 | 33 |
| 11 |  Toronto FC | 29 | 7 | 12 | 10 | -11 | 33 |
| 12 |  DC United | 28 | 7 | 12 | 9 | -11 | 33 |
| 13 |  Columbus Crew | 29 | 9 | 5 | 15 | -3 | 32 |
| 14 |  Atlanta United FC | 29 | 8 | 6 | 15 | -12 | 30 |
| 15 |  CF Montreal | 29 | 6 | 6 | 17 | -24 | 24 |
FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union: FAQ
What is the FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is FC Cincinnati 1-2 Philadelphia Union.
Who is the favourite to win FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union?
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Philadelphia Union are favourites. Our model gives FC Cincinnati a 23% chance of winning, Philadelphia Union 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union?
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We rate both teams to score at 71%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union kick off?
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FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union kicks off at 18:00 UTC on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati.
