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 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 Union vs New England Revolution stats
| Philadelphia Union | New England Revolution | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 30 | 30 |
| Goals scored | 61 | 49 |
| Goals conceded | 48 | 41 |
| Clean sheets | 6 | 6 |
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

Philadelphia Union
New England Revolution