Philadelphia Union 1-2 New England Revolution: result and AI prediction

Philadelphia Union – New England Revolution, MLS, Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 12:30 AM (GMT). Venue: Talen Energy Stadium

Philadelphia Union is #6 in the table (46 pts) and New England Revolution #3 (52 pts). Philadelphia Union is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Philadelphia Union averages 2 goals per match this season. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Philadelphia Union 4, draws 1, New England Revolution 1. Their last meeting, on May 9, 2026, ended New England Revolution 2-1 Philadelphia Union. Absent for Philadelphia Union: J. Bueno.

AI predicted: 3-1 · Final score: 1-2Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Philadelphia enter with momentum, home advantage and a direct playoff incentive, but their late loss of Sullivan removes an important attacking link. Iloski’s finishing and Damiani’s penalty-box work give the Union a strong route through the middle, while New England carry real counterweight through Gil’s chance creation and Turgeman’s runs beyond the defence. The Revolution’s away defensive record offers Philadelphia encouragement, yet Gil can change the rhythm of the match with one sustained spell of possession. Expect an intense match in which transition defending and central second balls matter as much as the headline forwards.

Head-to-head analysis

Philadelphia have won the majority of the meaningful recent meetings, including their latest home league encounter, although New England took the most recent fixture in Massachusetts. The matchup has generally favoured the Union’s ability to impose physical pressure and create high-quality box entries.

Injuries and absences

Sullivan’s confirmed ankle absence is the clearest late blow, reducing Philadelphia’s creativity between midfield and attack; Bueno’s hamstring issue also trims central-midfield depth. New England’s cluster of defensive doubts could be damaging if it forces late changes against Iloski and Damiani.

Form (last 5)

Philadelphia UnionLeague position #6 · 46 ptsW W D
New England RevolutionLeague position #3 · 52 ptsL W W

Philadelphia Union vs New England Revolution stats

Philadelphia UnionNew England Revolution
Played3030
Goals scored6149
Goals conceded4841
Clean sheets66

Last meetings

  • 2026-05-09New England Revolution 2-1 Philadelphia Union
  • 2025-09-20Philadelphia Union 1-0 New England Revolution
  • 2025-03-09New England Revolution 0-2 Philadelphia Union
  • 2024-07-17Philadelphia Union 5-1 New England Revolution
  • 2024-05-18New England Revolution 0-3 Philadelphia Union
  • 2024-02-14New England Revolution 0-0 Philadelphia Union

Unavailable players

Philadelphia Union

J. Bueno

New England Revolution

J. Harrison, A. Yusuf, L. Campana, M. Fofana, W. Sands

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