Philadelphia Union 2-2 Charlotte: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Philadelphia bring exceptional momentum and home advantage into a match with major consequences for the Eastern Conference order. Richter’s side have repeatedly found ways to turn difficult game states, with Iloski, Damiani and Cavan Sullivan providing a varied attacking threat. Charlotte have enough quality through Biel and Toklomati to punish an aggressive defensive shape, but arrive after a taxing midweek road fixture. The availability of Philadelphia’s midfield, particularly after Jean Jacques missed the Chicago match, is the main personnel issue to monitor.

Head-to-head analysis

The last ten meetings are evenly split, with four wins each and two draws. Charlotte have won the two most recent league meetings, although Philadelphia won the last home league encounter before this fixture.

Injuries and absences

Philadelphia have confirmed Anello unavailable, while Charlotte are without Berchimas, Doucoure, Goodwin and John, limiting the visitors’ options during a short turnaround. Jean Jacques’s recent foot issue is the more tactically significant late concern after Bueno replaced him in the Union midfield in Chicago.

Form (last 5)

Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte stats

Last meetings

• 2026-04-04Charlotte 2-1 Philadelphia Union
• 2025-10-18Charlotte 2-0 Philadelphia Union
• 2025-06-14Philadelphia Union 2-1 Charlotte
• 2024-07-28Philadelphia Union 1-0 Charlotte
• 2024-06-22Philadelphia Union 0-2 Charlotte
• 2024-05-25Charlotte 0-0 Philadelphia Union

Unavailable players

Other MLS matches

• Inter Miami – New York City FC
• Columbus Crew – Charlotte
• FC Cincinnati – New England Revolution
• Toronto FC – Orlando City SC
• CF Montreal – Atlanta United FC
• DC United – New York Red Bulls
• FC Dallas – Seattle Sounders
• Chicago Fire – Philadelphia Union