Wed, 9 Sept 2026, 23:45
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Match Timeline

16'
O. Nwobodo🟥
Red Card
40'
Evander🟨
Yellow Card
43'
Q. Sullivan
Penalty
45+2'
B. Damiani⚽
Normal Goal → C. Sullivan
46'
Evander🔄
Substitution 1 → A. Powell
46'
K. Denkey🔄
Substitution 2 → T. Barlow
46'
E. Echenique🔄
Substitution 3 → N. Hagglund
49'
B. Damiani⚽
Normal Goal → Q. Sullivan
61'
B. Damiani⚽
Normal Goal → C. Sullivan
62'
G. Valenzuela🔄
Substitution 4 → T. Anunga
66'
E. Alladoh🔄
Substitution 1 → M. Iloski
66'
J. Lukic🔄
Substitution 2 → J. Bueno
66'
Q. Sullivan🔄
Substitution 3 → I. Vassilev
72'
B. Damiani⚽
Goal Disallowed - handball
75'
B. Damiani🔄
Substitution 4 → M. Jakupovic
75'
C. Sullivan🔄
Substitution 5 → A. Bedoya
75'
A. Jabbari🔄
Substitution 5 → S. Gidi
81'
P. Bucha⚽
Goal Disallowed - offside
87'
T. Anunga🟨
Yellow Card
89'
M. Iloski
Penalty

Match Statistics

526Passes accurate213
17Shots insidebox1
3Shots outsidebox0
6Blocked Shots0
5Free Kicks15
6Shots on Goal0
8Shots off Goal1
2Offsides1
603Total passes299
20Total Shots1
7Corner Kicks1
0Goalkeeper Saves1
0Red Cards1
0Yellow Cards2
16Fouls6
66Ball Possession34

Starting Lineups

Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia Union1:1

Starting XI

18A. BlakeG
27K. WagnerD
4J. LukicM
33Q. SullivanM
23E. AlladohF
26N. HarrielD
21D. Jean JacquesM
6C. SullivanM
9B. DamianiF
44N. PierreD
39F. WestfieldD

FC CincinnatiFC Cincinnati1:1

Starting XI

18R. CelentanoG
88A. ChirilaD
66E. EcheniqueM
10EvanderF
9K. DenkeyF
12M. RobinsonD
5O. NwobodoM
99A. JabbariF
24K. SmithD
22G. ValenzuelaM
20P. BuchaM

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union
Form: W-W-D-D-W
FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati
Form: L-D-W-D-L
Record
6 W
2 D
2 L
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5 W
2 D
3 L
Goals Per Game
1.8
Scored
vs
1.9
Scored
1.2
Conceded
vs
1.7
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
20%
Clean Sheets
10%
BTTS
60%
BTTS
80%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:1.8
Away:1.8
Conceded
Home:1.2
Away:1.3
Scored
Home:2.4
Away:0.7
Conceded
Home:1.4
Away:2.3

ELO comparison

Pre-match ratings

Rating period
Match snapshot
Philadelphia Union versus FC Cincinnati: long term ELO, before the match
Philadelphia UnionHomeRatingFC CincinnatiAway
Strength
1,532.5Overall1,567.7
1,584.4Match venue1,562.5
1,584.4At home1,576.9
1,488.1Away1,562.5
Attack & defence
1,524.2Attack1,562.7
1,543.6Defence1,467
1,519.7Home attack1,565.6
1,535.3Away attack1,535.6
1,602.7Home defence1,511.6
1,506.2Away defence1,470.4
Match profile
2,076.7Goal environment1,918.3
1,773.3Home goals1,633.3
1,803.3Away goals1,785
1,486.7Possession1,498.5
Specialist ratings
1,581.1Set-piece attack1,465.9
1,579.6Set-piece defence1,466.5
1,491.3Close games1,597
1,540.1Winning margin1,559.8

Match venue compares Philadelphia Union at home with FC Cincinnati away. All ratings are within this league.

Higher goal environment ratings mean higher-scoring games, not necessarily a stronger team. A starting league rating is 1500.

📝 Match Preview

The Fortress of Philadelphia and the Weary Traveler
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.73
Expected Value:+15.9%
Confidence:8

In the grand tapestry of the sport, there are moments where the threads of momentum weave a pattern so clear that even the most seasoned observer can see the inevitable conclusion. We look upon the clash between the Philadelphia Union and FC Cincinnati, and I see a narrative of strength meeting exhaustion. The Union has cultivated a sanctuary within their own walls. To watch them play at home is to witness a side that has found its heartbeat. They possess a formidable 66.67% win rate over their last six home fixtures, a testament to their growing synergy. They have tasted success recently, dismantling CF Montreal and the New York Red Bulls with a clinical efficiency that suggests their peak is yet to be reached. Their offensive output is rising like a tide, while their defensive resolve hardens against every assault. Contrast this with the plight of FC Cincinnati. They travel like a weary traveler burdened by heavy stones. The road has become a desert for them; they have failed to secure a single victory in their last ten away outings. Their defense, once a pillar, now resembles a crumbling wall, conceding a staggering 2.33 goals per match when they leave their own soil. They struggle to find the net, managing a mere 0.67 goals per game on the move. History may whisper of Cincinnati’s past dominance, but history is a ghost, and the present is the only reality we can inhabit. The last meeting between these two sides saw the Union emerge victorious, a small but significant omen of the shifting tides. The Union’s goal expectancy sits high, while Cincinnati’s scoring trends are in a state of decay. When a fortress of such stability meets a traveler so depleted, the path is illuminated. The Union are prepared to feast upon the opportunities presented by a faltering opponent. The wisdom of the numbers and the weight of current form both point toward a singular destiny. Key Points: - Philadelphia Union home win rate: 66.67% (last 6 games). - FC Cincinnati away win rate: 0% (last 10 games). - Cincinnati's away defense is leaking 2.33 goals per game. - Union's goal expectancy at home is 2.08. - Last H2H result: Philadelphia Union 1-0 FC Cincinnati. The Philadelphia Union will secure a home victory against a struggling FC Cincinnati.

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📝 Match Preview

Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati: Union Ready to Feast at Home
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.73
Expected Value:+12.4%
Confidence:8

Listen up, because we aren't here to talk about salad. We're here for the meat, the goals, and the wins. In this MLS clash, the Philadelphia Union are looking like a team that’s finally found its rhythm, while FC Cincinnati is looking absolutely starved on the road. If you want to see a team that knows how to handle their business at home, look no further than the Union. Philadelphia has been on a tear recently, showing a clear upward trend in both their attacking and defensive metrics. They came off a solid 2-0 victory against CF Montreal and a dominant 3-1 win over the New York Red Bulls. At home, they’ve maintained a formidable 66.67% win rate over their last six fixtures. They aren't just winning; they are improving. Their goal-scoring trend is moving up while their goals conceded are moving down. That is the kind of consistency you want to see before putting money on the table. Now, let's talk about FC Cincinnati. They are struggling to find any substance away from home. Their away win percentage over their last 10 games is a staggering 0.00%. They haven't managed to secure a single victory on the road in that span. Even worse, their defensive record away from home is a disaster, conceding an average of 2.33 goals per game. When you combine that with a declining trend in goals scored and a downward slide in points, you have a team that is essentially walking into a meat grinder. While the head-to-head history shows Cincinnati with more wins overall, the current reality is different. The Union are playing with a 2.08 goal expectancy, while Cincinnati’s away scoring is plummeting. Cincinnati's 3-game moving average for goals scored is a pathetic 0.33. They simply don't have the firepower to keep up with a Philadelphia side that is clicking at the right time. This is about home dominance versus away incompetence. The Union are hungry, the Cincinnati defense is leaky, and the numbers are screaming for a home victory. We don't do vegetables here; we do results. Key Points: - Philadelphia Union have a 66.67% win rate at home over their last 6 matches. - FC Cincinnati have a 0.00% win rate in their last 10 away matches. - Cincinnati concedes a massive 2.33 goals per game when playing away. - Philadelphia’s goal-scoring and defensive trends are both currently improving. - Cincinnati’s 3-game moving average for goals scored is only 0.33. Bet: Philadelphia Union to win.

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Philadelphia Union's Home Fortress vs Cincinnati's Road Woes
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.73
Expected Value:+12.4%
Confidence:8

Mmm, a difficult path ahead for the visitors, there is. In the heart of Philadelphia, the Union stands tall. A 66.67% home win rate they possess, and a steady rhythm they have found in the heat of the home arena. To the road, FC Cincinnati travels, but a weary journey it looks to be. In their last three away outings, not a single victory have they claimed. The weight of the road, heavy it is, and the Union's fortress, strong it remains. Look at the numbers, you must, for they do not lie. Cincinnati on the road, only 0.67 goals they manage to find. A drought of scoring, it is, a desert of production. Meanwhile, the Union at home averages 1.83 goals per game. The contrast, stark it is. While the history of these two sides speaks of Cincinnati's dominance—holding a 6-3-1 head-to-head record—the present moment is what matters. History, a ghost it is, but the current form is the flesh and blood of the match. The last meeting, 1-0 to the Union it went, a sign of the changing tide? Perhaps. A leaky bucket the visitors have on the road, conceding 2.33 goals per match. A defense that falters when the travel is long. The Union, however, has been finding its footing with grace, securing wins against Montreal and the Red Bulls recently. Their points trend is improving, their goals are flowing like a river in spring. Contrast this with Cincinnati, whose goals scored trend is declining and whose points trend is falling. The math, it shows the decline. Do or do not bet, there is no try... but hedge your bets, you should. The Union's home strength is a pillar of stability. Cincinnati's away struggles are a mountain of difficulty. The odds of 1.73 for a home victory suggest a value that the wise may consider. The Union must do, to seize the day. Cincinnati must do, to overcome the odds. But the stars, they align toward the home side. Key Points: - Philadelphia Union holds a formidable 66.67% win rate at home. - FC Cincinnati has failed to secure a single win in their last three away fixtures. - Cincinnati's away scoring is severely diminished, averaging only 0.67 goals per game. - The Union's home goal expectancy is 2.08, while Cincinnati's away expectancy is a low 0.92. - The Union won the most recent head-to-head encounter 1-0. The Union's home dominance and Cincinnati's road struggles point toward a home victory.

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Philadelphia Union to Exploit Cincinnati's Road Woes
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.73
Expected Value:+15.9%
Confidence:7

The bookies are looking at this one as a standard MLS clash, but the numbers tell a much more lopsided story. We’re looking at a Philadelphia Union side that turns their home turf into a fortress, boasting a 66.67% win rate over their last six home fixtures. They aren't just winning; they are maintaining a consistent output of 1.83 goals per game at home while keeping the opposition in check with a 1.17 goals conceded average. On the flip side, FC Cincinnati is currently enduring a nightmare on the road. Their away form is practically non-existent, with a 0% win rate over their last three matches on the move. More importantly, their defensive structure collapses when they leave their home ground, conceding a staggering 2.33 goals per game away from home. When you pair that with anemic away scoring of just 0.67 goals per game, the math starts to scream 'Philadelphia Win.' While the head-to-head record shows Cincinnati has historically fared better, that data is aging. The most recent meeting saw the Union take the spoils with a 1-0 victory. The goal expectancy (λ) sits at 3.00, suggesting a productive day for the hosts, but the real value lies in the Union's ability to capitalize on a traveling Cincinnati side that simply cannot find their footing away from home. The Union are primed to exploit the defensive gaps and secure three points. Key Points: - Philadelphia Union home win rate: 66.67% (last 6 games). - FC Cincinnati away win rate: 0% (last 3 games). - Cincinnati's away defense is leaking 2.33 goals per game. - Union's goal expectancy at home is 2.08. - Last H2H result: Philadelphia Union 1-0 FC Cincinnati. The math doesn't lie: Cincinnati's road incompetence meets the Union's home reliability. This is a high-value play for a home victory. Recommended Bet: Home Win

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Philadelphia Union Look Set to Host Cincinnati to a Home Win
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.73
Expected Value:+15.9%
Confidence:8

Right then, let's have a proper look at this one. We've got the Philadelphia Union hosting FC Cincinnati, and if you're looking for a bit of graft and some clear-cut value, you've come to the right place. The Union are looking sharp as a tack at home lately. They've managed a cracking 66.67% win rate in their last six home fixtures, and they're on a bit of a tear. They just put Montreal to bed with a 2-0 win and showed some real teeth by taking three from the New York Red Bulls. They're scoring nearly 2 goals a game at home, while keeping things relatively tidy at the back. Now, take a look at Cincinnati. They’re proper struggling on the road, aren't they? They haven't managed a single win in their last three away trips—it's been a bit of a nightmare for them. To make matters worse, they’re only managing a measly 0.67 goals per game when they're on the travel. They got hammered 4-0 by Nashville recently, and while they managed to scrape a 0-0 draw with DC United, they just don't look like a side that can handle a trip to Philly. The numbers tell a clear story here. The Union are on an improving trend in both goals scored and conceded, while Cincinnati is sliding in every category. While Cincinnati usually has the upper hand in the head-to-head, the last meeting saw Philadelphia take it 1-0. When you combine the Union's home dominance with Cincinnati's inability to win on the road, the smart money has to be on the hosts. It’s a bit of a mismatch in terms of current momentum. The Union are the ones with the wind in their sails, and Cincinnati are looking for a lifeline they just haven't found yet. Key Points: - Philadelphia Union have won 66.67% of their last 6 home games. - FC Cincinnati have failed to win any of their last 3 away fixtures. - Cincinnati are struggling to score on the road, averaging just 0.67 goals per game. - Philadelphia Union recently secured a 2-0 win over CF Montreal. - The Union are on an improving trend in both goals scored and conceded. The Union should be too much to handle at home. I'm backing the home side to take all three points. Recommended Bet: HOME_WIN

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