NYCFC vs Philadelphia Predictions

NYCFC vs Philadelphia is scheduled for kick off on 16 August, at 22:30. The game is set to take place at Yankee Stadium. This match is bound to be interesting looking at the current form of NYCFC and Philadelphia. NYCFC have won 3 US Major League Soccer matches against Philadelphia out of the last 4 they have played. After their recent victory against Chicago, NYCFC is determined to keep their momentum going. NYCFC have won 4 of their last 9 US Major League Soccer matches at Yankee Stadium. Philadelphia's away record stands at 1 victory from 9 games. Following their 1-0 triumph over Sounders, Philadelphia have boosted their morale as they seek to beat NYCFC on their home ground.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. NYCFC have scored over 1.5 goals in 88% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 82% of games. Their total stands at 30 goals and 83 shots on target this US Major League Soccer season. Meanwhile, Philadelphia have scored 22 goals with 79 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 71% of matches but conceded in 82% of games.

In their last 4 head-to-head clashes, NYCFC scored 4 goals while Philadelphia scored 2 goals. Their last match on 01 March 2026 ended in 2-1 to NYCFC.