Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union: preview and stats
MLSRegular season 2026TQL Stadium
Scheduled
- Cincinnati go into the match 8th in the table with 39 points; Philadelphia Union are 6th with 46.
- Cincinnati in their last 5 matches: 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats.
- Philadelphia Union in their last 5 matches: 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats.
- At home, Cincinnati score 2.53 and concede 2.00 goals per game; 66.7% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Away, Philadelphia Union score 2.27 and concede 2.13 goals per game; 80% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- In match corners (both teams), Cincinnati average 10.73 at home and Philadelphia Union 9.40 away.
- In the league they have met 17 times since 2019: Cincinnati won 5, Philadelphia Union won 9 and 3 ended in a draw.
Form
Position, points and latest results in the current tournament, most recent first.
| Team | Position | Pts | P | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 8th (Eastern Conference) | 39 | 30 | W-L-L-W-L |
| Philadelphia Union | 6th (Eastern Conference) | 46 | 30 | D-W-W-W-W |
Latest Cincinnati matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2026 | DC United | H | 2-1 (W) |
| 18 Oct 2026 | Columbus Crew | H | 0-2 (L) |
| 14 Oct 2026 | New England | H | 2-3 (L) |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Atlanta United | A | 3-1 (W) |
| 26 Sept 2026 | CF Montréal | A | 1-3 (L) |
Latest Philadelphia Union matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | Charlotte | H | 2-2 (D) |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Chicago Fire | A | 3-1 (W) |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Real Salt Lake | H | 2-1 (W) |
| 26 Sept 2026 | Orlando City | H | 4-2 (W) |
| 19 Sept 2026 | Sporting KC | A | 4-3 (W) |
Cincinnati at home vs Philadelphia Union away
Average per game and percentage of matches. Corners and cards: only matches with full stats.
| Cincinnati (home) | Philadelphia Union (away) | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 15 | 15 |
| Goals scored | 2.53 | 2.27 |
| Goals conceded | 2.00 | 2.13 |
| Over 2.5 | 66.7% | 80% |
| Both teams to score | 73.3% | 80% |
| Corners for | 5.87 | 5.00 |
| Match corners | 10.73 | 9.40 |
| Cards received | 2.27 | 2.93 |
| Match cards | 4.40 | 5.60 |
Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union, analysed in the app
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The last 5 of their 17 meetings in the league.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Sept 2026 | Philadelphia Union 5-0 Cincinnati | Regular season |
| 30 Aug 2025 | Cincinnati 0-1 Philadelphia Union | Regular season |
| 1 Mar 2025 | Philadelphia Union 4-1 Cincinnati | Regular season |
| 19 Oct 2024 | Philadelphia Union 1-2 Cincinnati | Regular season |
| 19 Jun 2024 | Cincinnati 4-3 Philadelphia Union | Regular season |
Players to watch
Each team's players with the most shots per game, in league matches of the last 12 months (45+ minutes). Apps: appearances; YC: yellow cards.
Cincinnati
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evander | 31 | 13 | 3.64 | 7 |
| Kévin Denkey | 32 | 18 | 2.43 | 3 |
| Kenji Mboma Dem | 25 | 5 | 2.12 | 1 |
Philadelphia Union
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Iloski | 33 | 20 | 3.75 | 5 |
| Cavan Sullivan | 29 | 7 | 2.90 | 2 |
| Bruno Damiani | 33 | 13 | 2.19 | 6 |
Form, table and home/away numbers: the tournament each team's page shows, the regular season of MLS, knockout rounds excluded. Head to head: every league match between them. Players: league matches of the last 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
When do Cincinnati and Philadelphia Union play?
Saturday, 31 October 2026, 14:00 (US Eastern time).
Where is Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union played?
At TQL Stadium.
What form are Cincinnati and Philadelphia Union in?
Cincinnati: W-L-L-W-L in their last 5; Philadelphia Union: D-W-W-W-W in their last 5.