Venue & Game Info
Location: Bank of America Stadium, 800 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Kickoff: 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)
Weather Update
Charlotte Forecast (Oct. 18, 2025): Clear skies, 68°F at kickoff, light winds (6–8 mph). Perfect soccer conditions.
Team Recent Form
Charlotte FC: 4th in the East. Strong at home (12-3-1), but recently fell 4–1 to Montreal. Won 9 straight earlier this season, showing they can be streaky.
Philadelphia Union: 1st in the East, Supporters’ Shield winners. League-best defense (33 goals allowed). Won 6 of last 7, including a 3–1 victory over Orlando.
Injury Report
Charlotte: Pep Biel (long-term injury), Patrick Agyemang (transferred midseason). Ashley Westwood and Brandt Bronico return from suspension.
Philadelphia: Quinn Sullivan (ACL, out for season). Otherwise, full-strength squad.
Player Matchups
Charlotte:
Wilfried Zaha — marquee winger, 10 goals this season.
Idan Toklomati — Israeli international, key attacking spark.
Tim Ream — veteran USMNT defender anchoring the backline.
Philadelphia:
Tai Baribo — 16 goals, leading scorer.
Jakob Glesnes & Kai Wagner — defensive anchors.
Andre Blake — 3-time MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, elite shot-stopper.
Series History
Charlotte unbeaten in last 3 home meetings vs. Philadelphia.
Philadelphia have never won a league match in Charlotte.
Earlier this season, Union won 2–1 at Subaru Park.
Betting Trends
Charlotte: 12-3-1 at home, 2nd-best home record in East.
Philadelphia: 6 of 7 wins have come by multiple goals.
Over has hit in 4 of last 5 Union games.
Charlotte have scored in 14 of 16 home matches.
MATCH ODDS
Charlotte FC + 160 Draw + 240 Philadelphia Union + 170
Over 2.5 – 135 Under 2.5 – 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 17, 2025
