Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte Prediction & Stats | MLS | 17/10

The encounter between Philadelphia Union and Charlotte is set to kick off at 19:30 on Saturday, 17/10.

This MLS fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

Philadelphia Union Win To Nil

Why we predict Philadelphia Union to win to nil

Our betting pick is Philadelphia Union Win to Nil for the Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte contest.

We anticipate Philadelphia Union to control the game and secure victory while maintaining defensive solidity. Their ability to score and keep a clean sheet makes this a strong selection.

Key Betting Insights

Philadelphia Union

• Scored 20 goals in their last 5 matches
• Won 5 of their last 5 matches
• Undefeated in their last 5 clashes

Charlotte

• Scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches
• Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
• Both teams scored in 4 out of Charlotte's last 5 matches

Philadelphia Union Win To Nil: 12/5

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Match Result

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Bookmaker	1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
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	8/15	10/3	7/2	1/3	15/8
	1/2	10/3	4/1	4/11	2/1
	8/13	4/1	4/1	1/3	15/8

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Philadelphia Union Preview

Philadelphia Union has completed 28 fixtures in the MLS, securing 12 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses — an average of 1.5 points per game. In the MLS, the team has scored 56 goals (2 per game) and conceded 45 (1.61 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Philadelphia Union has played 28 matches, scoring 56 goals (2 per match) and conceding 45 (1.61 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Philadelphia Union

Goals Scored: 56

Goals Conceded: 45

Average Goals Scored: 2

Average Goals Conceded: 1.61

Wins: 12

Goal Difference: 11

Date	Game	Result
10/10	Philadelphia Union 2 - 1 Real Salt Lake	W
26/09	Philadelphia Union 4 - 2 Orlando City	W
20/09	Sporting KC 3 - 4 Philadelphia Union	W
14/09	San Diego 0 - 5 Philadelphia Union	W
09/09	Philadelphia Union 5 - 0 FC Cincinnati	W

Philadelphia Union to win the match: 8/15

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Charlotte Preview

Across 28 MLS matches, Charlotte has posted 13 victories, 7 stalemates, and 8 defeats, averaging 1.64 points per fixture. In those games they scored 50 (1.79 per match) and conceded 40 (1.43 per match).

During the whole 2026 campaign, Charlotte has earned 13 wins from 28 matches across all competitions, scoring 50 goals (1.79 per match) and conceding 40 (1.43 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Charlotte

Goals Scored: 51

Goals Conceded: 43

Average Goals Scored: 1.76

Average Goals Conceded: 1.48

Wins: 13

Goal Difference: 8

Date	Game	Result
14/10	Columbus Crew 3 - 1 Charlotte	L
10/10	Charlotte 3 - 2 Dallas	W
26/09	Charlotte 0 - 1 Chicago Fire	L
19/09	DC United 1 - 2 Charlotte	W
12/09	FC Cincinnati 3 - 3 Charlotte	D

Charlotte to win the match: 7/2

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Statistical Insights for Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Philadelphia Union

USA - MLS

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W W W W W	3
Home	W W W W D	2.6
Away	W W W D W	2.6

Charlotte

USA - MLS

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L W L W D	1.4
Home	W L D W W	2
Away	L W D W W	2

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Home Win

8/15

64.52%

Draw

10/3

22.73%

Away Win

7/2

21.74%

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Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Philadelphia Union

20

last 5 matches

Charlotte

9

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Philadelphia Union scored +122% more goals than Charlotte in the last 5 matches.

Philadelphia Union and Charlotte goals scored count, last 5 matches

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Real Salt Lake

2

Orlando City

4

Sporting KC

4

San Diego

5

FC Cincinnati

5

1

Columbus Crew

3

Dallas

0

Chicago Fire

2

DC United

3

FC Cincinnati

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Goals Conceded

Philadelphia Union

6

last 5 matches

Charlotte

10

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Charlotte conceded +67% more goals than Philadelphia Union in the last 5 matches.

Philadelphia Union and Charlotte goals conceded count, last 5 matches

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Real Salt Lake

1

Orlando City

2

Sporting KC

3

San Diego

0

FC Cincinnati

0

3

Columbus Crew

2

Dallas

1

Chicago Fire

1

DC United

3

FC Cincinnati

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Key metrics

Corners

Philadelphia Union

26

last 5 matches

Charlotte

28

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Charlotte received +8% more corners than Philadelphia Union in the last 5 matches.

Philadelphia Union and Charlotte corners count, last 5 matches

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Real Salt Lake

4

Orlando City

7

Sporting KC

4

San Diego

4

FC Cincinnati

7

4

Columbus Crew

14

Dallas

4

Chicago Fire

3

DC United

3

FC Cincinnati

Key metrics

Cards

Philadelphia Union

12

last 5 matches

Charlotte

9

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Philadelphia Union received +33% more cards than Charlotte in the last 5 matches.

Philadelphia Union and Charlotte cards count, last 5 matches

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Real Salt Lake

4

Orlando City

2

Sporting KC

4

San Diego

2

FC Cincinnati

0

0

Columbus Crew

1

Dallas

5

Chicago Fire

2

DC United

1

FC Cincinnati