Philadelphia Union 4-2 Orlando City SC: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a direct playoff-race meeting between neighbouring sides, but Philadelphia arrive with the stronger momentum and home control. The Union still have enough attacking quality to press the issue despite several international absences, particularly through Wagner, Iloski and Damiani. Orlando have their own availability problems after a cup week, and Griezmann's fitness is the decisive late team-news item. The key contest is whether Philadelphia's reshaped defensive spine can stop Orlando's transitions after committing bodies forward.

Head-to-head analysis

This fixture has been notably open: nine of the last ten listed meetings featured goals, and the clubs traded a seven-goal match in Orlando earlier this season. The lone recent scoreless meeting came in Philadelphia, so home territory has occasionally produced a more controlled encounter.

Injuries and absences

Philadelphia's absences remove Blake's presence behind the defence and Jean Jacques' ball-winning support in midfield, while Pierre and Westfield complicate the back-line setup. Orlando are without several wide and defensive options, and Griezmann's thigh issue is the largest single uncertainty in their attack.

Form (last 5)

Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC stats

Last meetings

• 2026-05-13Orlando City SC 4-3 Philadelphia Union
• 2025-04-05Philadelphia Union 0-0 Orlando City SC
• 2025-02-23Orlando City SC 2-4 Philadelphia Union
• 2024-10-02Orlando City SC 2-1 Philadelphia Union
• 2024-05-11Philadelphia Union 2-3 Orlando City SC
• 2023-06-21Orlando City SC 2-2 Philadelphia Union

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