MLS Match Preview: Philadelphia Union (17-7-6) vs. New England Revolution (8-14-8)

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Kickoff: 2:30 PM ET
Venue: Subaru Park, Chester, Pennsylvania (Capacity: ~18,500)
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Weather Forecast (Chester, PA)

Temperature: ~78°F (25°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid-60s by evening

Conditions: Sunny, light winds (5–8 mph)

Impact: Perfect soccer weather, no disruptions expected.

Injury Report

Philadelphia Union (17-7-6, 57 pts, 1st in East):

No major injuries reported.

Andre Blake (GK) – Healthy, expected starter.

Mikael Uhre – Fit, leading the line.

Santiago Rodríguez – Available, creative hub.

New England Revolution (8-14-8, 32 pts, 10th in East):

No major injuries reported.

Carles Gil – Healthy, captain and playmaker.

Tomás Chancalay – Fit, top attacking threat.

Matt Turner – Expected in goal.

Key Player Matchups

Mikael Uhre (PHI) vs. Matt Turner (NE GK)

Uhre’s finishing against Turner’s shot-stopping will be pivotal.

Santiago Rodríguez (PHI) vs. Carles Gil (NE)

Creative duel in midfield; whoever dictates tempo could swing the match.

Philadelphia Backline (Glesnes, Harriel) vs. Tomás Chancalay (NE)

Chancalay’s pace and movement will test Philly’s defensive shape.

Recent Team Form

Philadelphia Union:

Last 5: L–W–W–L–D

Recent: 7–0 loss to Vancouver, 3–1 loss to Nashville (USOC), but still top of East.

Home record: 10–1–4 at Subaru Park (one of MLS’s best).

New England Revolution:

Last 5: D–L–L–W–L

Recent: 1–1 draw vs. Toronto, struggling to stay in playoff contention.

Road record: 3–10–2, among the weakest in MLS.

Series History

All-time: Philadelphia lead 26–11–8.

Last meeting: March 8, 2025 – Union won 2–0 at Gillette Stadium.

Union have won 4 of the last 5 vs. New England, including 3 straight at Subaru Park.

Betting Trends

Philadelphia Union:

5–1–2 in last 8 before recent slump.

10–1–4 at home this season.

Overs hit in 3 of last 5.

New England Revolution:

1–3–1 in last 5.

Winless in last 3 overall.

1–5–0 in last 6 vs. Union.

Historical Betting Results

Philadelphia: Consistently profitable ATS at home; strong record vs. New England.

New England: Struggles ATS on the road; unders common when they fail to score.

Trend: Union have covered in 4 of last 5 vs. Revs.

MATCH ODDS

Philadelphia Union – 205              Draw + 340         New England Revolution + 500

Over 2.5 – 150                   Under 2.5 + 120

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025