Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET Venue: Subaru Park, Chester, Pennsylvania
Weather Outlook (Inference)
No weather forecast was provided in the sources. Subaru Park is an open‑air venue, so weather can influence play. Typical mid‑April Philadelphia conditions: cool temperatures, possible wind — inference only, not a sourced forecast.
Injury Report
None of the retrieved sources provided injury lists for either club. This preview therefore focuses on form, tactical structure, and statistical indicators.
Team Records & Recent Form
Philadelphia Union (1‑6‑0)
Enter the match on a five‑game losing streak.
Last five results:
2–1 loss vs Charlotte
1–2 loss vs Chicago
1–1 draw vs Club América
1–3 loss vs Atlanta
0–1 loss vs Club América
Home struggles: Lost their last three home matches, scoring once and conceding four.
Goal metrics:
1.5 goals scored per match
1.5 conceded per match
Conceded in 7 straight matches
First to concede in 7 of last 8
D.C. United (2‑4‑1)
Recent results:
0–4 loss vs FC Dallas
0–0 draw vs Atlanta
2–1 win vs Chicago
1–2 loss vs Inter Miami
0–1 loss vs Austin FC
Goal metrics:
0.6 goals scored per match
1.3 conceded per match
First to concede in 6 of last 8
Under 2.5 goals in 5 of last 8
Road form: Slightly better defensively (0.67 GA in last three away matches).
Series History
Philadelphia have dominated the rivalry:
14 wins in last 20 meetings
D.C. United: 3 wins
Draws: 3
Goal differential: 55–15 (avg. 2.8 to 0.8)
Last six meetings:
Philadelphia: 4 wins
D.C. United: 1 win
Draw: 1
Key Player Matchups
Philadelphia Union
Danley Jean Jacques scored their lone goal vs Charlotte.
Attack generates 12.33 shots per home match, but finishing has been poor.
Defensive lapses have cost them repeatedly.
D.C. United
Averaging only 0.6 goals per match, struggling to create high‑quality chances.
Showed some resilience in the 0–0 draw vs Atlanta (51% possession, 4 shots on target).
Betting Trends
Philadelphia Union
On a five‑match losing streak.
Conceded first in 7 of last 8.
Over 2.5 goals in 5 of last 8.
D.C. United
Lost 4 of last 6.
Under 2.5 goals in 5 of last 8.
Scoring only 0.6 goals per match.
Head‑to‑Head Trend
Philadelphia have won 65% of last 20 vs D.C. United.
MATCH ODDS
D. C. United + 300
Philadelphia Union – 120
Draw + 250
Over 2.5 – 110 Under 2.5 – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 17, 2026
