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⚽ Major League Soccer

FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union Result & Prediction

AI prediction, betting tips and full market odds for FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer. Kick-off Saturday 31 October 2026, 18:00 UTC.

Result: FC Cincinnati 1-0 Philadelphia Union

FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union finished 1-0. FC Cincinnati won. The pre-match model prediction and the full market probabilities we published before kick-off are shown below, unchanged.

The model's best bet on this page, over 2.5 goals at 1.40, did not land.

FC Cincinnati face Philadelphia Union in the upcoming Major League Soccer tips, kicking off Saturday 31 October 2026, 18:00 UTC. Recent form: FC Cincinnati have 3 wins from their last 5, while Philadelphia Union have 3 wins from their last 5. In their last 5 meetings, FC Cincinnati won 4, Philadelphia Union won 1. Our model ensemble simulates the match thousands of times and makes a FC Cincinnati win the most likely result at 45%, projecting a 2.0-2.6 expected scoreline. Below you will find the model’s best bet, a full score probability heatmap and every betting market for FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union with our model probabilities next to the probabilities implied by the latest bookmaker odds.

🔥 Best Bet

Model pick
Over 2.5 @ 1.40
84%our model

🎯 Score probability

Score probability heatmap (model, exp. 2.04 – 2.62 goals)
0 1 2 3 4
0 0.9% 2.5% 3.2% 2.8% 1.9%
1 1.9% 5.1% 6.6% 5.8% 3.8%
2 2.0% 5.2% 6.8% 5.9% 3.9%
3 1.3% 3.5% 4.6% 4.0% 2.6%
4 0.7% 1.8% 2.3% 2.0% 1.3%
Projected score: 2-2
FC Cincinnati winDrawPhiladelphia Union win

🧠 Model summary

Our prediction for FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union comes from our model ensemble. Every market shows the model probability next to the probability implied by the bookmaker odds, so you can see where they agree and where they differ. Our model’s pick is over 2.5 goals at odds 1.40, with a 84% model probability. On the match result, the model rates a FC Cincinnati win the most likely 1X2 outcome at 45%. Goals lean over 2.5 (84%), both teams to score points yes (78%).

📊 Key numbers

FC Cincinnati 45%Draw 26%Philadelphia Union 28%
45%26%28%
45%
FC Cincinnati Win
84%
Over 2.5 goals
78%
BTTS yes

🔁 Head-to-head

The last 5 meetings between FC Cincinnati and Philadelphia Union. Wins shown from FC Cincinnati’s perspective: FC Cincinnati 4 · Philadelphia Union 1.

Date Home Score Away Result
2026-10-31 FC Cincinnati 1 – 0 Philadelphia Union W
2026-09-09 Philadelphia Union 5 – 0 FC Cincinnati L
2024-10-20 Philadelphia Union 1 – 2 FC Cincinnati W
2024-06-19 FC Cincinnati 4 – 3 Philadelphia Union W
2023-11-26 FC Cincinnati 1 – 0 Philadelphia Union W

📈 Recent form

FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati come into this game with 2 wins and 1 draw from their last 5, scoring 7 and conceding 7. They are unbeaten in 3. Their biggest win in that run was 2-0 at DC United. Their most recent defeat was 0-2 at home to Columbus Crew.

  • WFC Cincinnati 1-0 Philadelphia UnionMajor League Soccer
  • DInter Miami 2-2 FC CincinnatiMajor League Soccer
  • WDC United 0-2 FC CincinnatiMajor League Soccer
  • LFC Cincinnati 0-2 Columbus CrewMajor League Soccer
  • LFC Cincinnati 2-3 New England RevolutionMajor League Soccer
Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union come into this game with 1 win and 2 draws from their last 5, scoring 6 and conceding 6. Their biggest win in that run was 3-1 at Chicago Fire. Their most recent defeat was 0-1 at FC Cincinnati.

  • LFC Cincinnati 1-0 Philadelphia UnionMajor League Soccer
  • DNashville SC 0-0 Philadelphia UnionMajor League Soccer
  • LPhiladelphia Union 1-2 New England RevolutionMajor League Soccer
  • DPhiladelphia Union 2-2 CharlotteMajor League Soccer
  • WChicago Fire 1-3 Philadelphia UnionMajor League Soccer

🏥 Team news

Reported absentees for this fixture: 7 players listed as injured, suspended or out of the squad.

FC Cincinnati
  • T. MalaciaAnkle Injury
  • J. MalatiniThigh Injury
  • M. RobinsonLeg Injury
Philadelphia Union
  • A. BedoyaEye injury
  • M. IloskiMuscle Injury
  • D. Jean JacquesSuspended (cards)
  • J. Sery LarsenConcussion

🧩 Line-ups

Philadelphia Union 4-4-2
18Blake
39Westfield
44Pierre
26Harriel
27Wagner
33Sullivan
19Vassilev
4Lukić
16Bender
23Alladoh
9Damiani
9Denkey
16Barlow
20Bucha
29León
5Nwobodo
11Gidi
17Mboma Dem
15Hadebe
4Hagglund
24Smith
18Celentano
FC Cincinnati 3-4-1-2

Philadelphia Union

Official starting XI (4-4-2)

Coach: Ryan Richter

Substitutes66Sundstrom6Sullivan76Rick14Rafanello2Martínez51Jakupovic68Griffin8Bueno28Anello

FC Cincinnati

Official starting XI (3-4-1-2)

Coach: Pat Noonan

Substitutes27Anunga88Chirila66Echenique10Evander99Jabbari13Louro70Martínez2Powell22Valenzuela

Official line-ups as announced by the clubs before kick-off.

⚽ Match Result (1X2)

The match result market prices FC Cincinnati at 45% to win and Philadelphia Union at 28%, with the draw at 26%. Our model makes a FC Cincinnati win the most likely outcome.

Selection Model % Market % Odds
FC Cincinnati Win 45% 40% @ 2.40
Philadelphia Union Win 28% 36% @ 2.62
Draw 26% 24% @ 3.90

🔀 Double Chance

Double chance covers two of the three results, lowering the odds in exchange for a wider safety net. The shortest price here is FC Cincinnati or Draw at 1.44 (71% model).

Selection Model % Market % Odds
FC Cincinnati or Draw 71% 64% @ 1.44
Philadelphia Union or Draw 54% 60% @ 1.53

📈 Over / Under Goals

Total goals are modelled from an expected 2.0-2.6 scoreline. The lean is over 2.5 goals at 84% probability.

Selection Model % Market % Odds
Over 1.5 95% 86% @ 1.10
Over 2.5 84% 67% @ 1.40
Over 3.5 68% 49% @ 1.91
Under 3.5 32% 51% @ 1.80
Under 2.5 16% 33% @ 2.88
Under 1.5 5% 14% @ 7.00

🥅 Both Teams To Score

Both Teams To Score asks whether each side finds the net at least once. Our model leans towards both teams to score at 78%.

Selection Model % Market % Odds
BTTS Yes 78% 69% @ 1.36
BTTS No 22% 31% @ 3.00

⚖️ Asian Handicap

The Asian handicap removes the draw by giving one side a goals head-start, useful when FC Cincinnati or Philadelphia Union is a clear favourite.

Selection Model % Market % Odds
FC Cincinnati +2 93% 86% @ 1.10
FC Cincinnati +1.75 91% 85% @ 1.12
FC Cincinnati +1.5 89% 80% @ 1.18
FC Cincinnati +1.25 84% – @ 1.24
Philadelphia Union +1.75 81% 83% 1.15
FC Cincinnati +1 80% 77% 1.24
Philadelphia Union +1.5 77% 78% 1.21
FC Cincinnati +0.75 76% 70% @ 1.35
Philadelphia Union +1.25 72% 75% 1.25
FC Cincinnati +0.5 71% 64% @ 1.49
Philadelphia Union +1 66% 73% 1.29
FC Cincinnati +0.25 65% 59% @ 1.61
Philadelphia Union +0.75 60% 66% 1.44
FC Cincinnati 0 58% 53% @ 1.80
Philadelphia Union +0.5 54% 60% 1.60
FC Cincinnati -0.25 52% 46% @ 2.08
Philadelphia Union +0.25 48% 54% 1.75
FC Cincinnati -0.5 46% 40% @ 2.35
Philadelphia Union 0 42% 47% 2.04
FC Cincinnati -0.75 40% 34% @ 2.77
Philadelphia Union -0.25 35% 41% 2.34
FC Cincinnati -1 34% 27% @ 3.56
Philadelphia Union -0.5 29% 36% 2.65
FC Cincinnati -1.25 28% 25% @ 3.80
Philadelphia Union -0.75 24% 30% 3.15
FC Cincinnati -1.5 23% 22% 4.25
Philadelphia Union -1 20% 23% 4.09
FC Cincinnati -1.75 19% 17% @ 5.50
Philadelphia Union -1.5 11% 20% 4.65
Philadelphia Union -1.75 9% 15% 6.25
Philadelphia Union -2 7% 14% 7.00

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union?

Our model's pick is over 2.5 goals at odds 1.40, with a 84% model probability. The bookmaker odds imply about 67%.

Who is the favourite for FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union?

Our model makes a FC Cincinnati win the most likely result at 45%. It projects an expected 2.0-2.6 scoreline for FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union.

What is the predicted score for FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union?

The most likely scoreline from our model is around 2-2, based on expected goals of 2.04 for FC Cincinnati and 2.62 for Philadelphia Union. The full score probability grid is shown in the heatmap above.

When do FC Cincinnati and Philadelphia Union play?

Kick-off is Saturday 31 October 2026, 18:00 UTC.

How are these predictions generated?

Every model probability comes from our ensemble of statistical and machine-learning models. We show it next to the probability implied by the bookmaker odds, because in our own testing the market is a hard benchmark to beat. No human opinion is involved.

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