San Diego0Philadelphia Union5

HT 0–1Mon 14 Sept 2026, 01:00 Predictions graded

Predictions2–1017%

Edges2–340%

PossPossession 58%–42%ShotsShots 10–21On targetOn target 5–5CornersCorners 11–4

Quick Take

Pre-match view

Context last updated 9 Sep 2026, 06:38 · Europe/Bucharest

San Diego's home strength and Philadelphia's travel fatigue give the hosts a clear edge, with value on San Diego to win (2.40) and double chance San Diego or Draw (1.55).

Avoid over 2.5 goals and both teams to score, as the market overprices both; instead, consider over 1.5 second-half goals at 2.00 for a small positive edge.

Context

San Diego sits 9th in the Western Conference with 30 points, while Philadelphia Union is 9th in the Eastern Conference with 27 points.
San Diego's home record is 6 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, with 30 goals scored and 16 conceded. Philadelphia's away record is 3 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses, with 22 goals scored and 28 conceded. This suggests San Diego is more comfortable at home, while Philadelphia has struggled on the road.
- San Diego home record: 6W-3D-3L, 30 goals for, 16 against.
- Philadelphia away record: 3W-2D-7L, 22 goals for, 28 against.
San Diego's schedule places this as their third match in nine days, following a September 5 loss at Orlando and a September 9 home game against San Jose.
The quick turnaround may force rotation or reduce intensity, especially after the midweek fixture. The impact depends on how the coaching staff manages minutes across the sequence.
- San Diego lost 1-0 at Orlando City on September 5.
- San Diego’s official recap lists home matches against San Jose on September 9 and Philadelphia on September 13.
ConfirmedSources checked 9 Sep 2026, 06:37 · Europe/BucharestSan Diego FC match recapwww.sandiegofc.com · 5 Sep 2026
Philadelphia Union's last five MLS results are WWDDW, while San Diego's are LWWLW.
Philadelphia beat CF Montreal 2-0 on September 5 and New York Red Bulls 3-1 on August 29. San Diego lost 0-1 to Orlando City on September 5 but beat LA Galaxy 3-1 on August 30. Philadelphia's recent wins show they can score on the road, but San Diego's home strength may balance this.
- Philadelphia last five MLS: W-W-D-D-W.
- San Diego last five MLS: L-W-W-L-W.
- Philadelphia beat CF Montreal 2-0 on 2026-09-05.
- San Diego lost to Orlando City 0-1 on 2026-09-05.
Philadelphia host FC Cincinnati on September 9 before making their longest road trip of the season to San Diego.
The combination of a midweek match and cross-country travel can limit recovery and preparation time. Philadelphia's performance may be affected by fatigue, though the extent is uncertain.
- Philadelphia’s official preview confirms a September 9 home match against FC Cincinnati before a pair of Western Conference away days.
- Local reporting identifies the San Diego visit as Philadelphia’s longest road trip of the year.
ConfirmedSources checked 9 Sep 2026, 06:37 · Europe/BucharestPhiladelphia Union previewwww.philadelphiaunion.com · 9 Sep 2026The Philadelphia Inquirerwww.inquirer.com · 4 Sep 2026

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BetBugs probabilities

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Result0 of 7 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
San Diego's strong home form and Philadelphia's poor away record give the hosts a clear edge, supported by the structural home/away signal.
- San Diego home record: 6W 3D 3L, 30 goals scored, 16 conceded in 12 home matches
- Philadelphia away record: 3W 2D 7L, 22 goals scored, 28 conceded in 12 away matches
- San Diego last 5 home matches: 3W 1D 1L, 12 goals scored, 5 conceded
- Philadelphia last 5 away matches: 2W 1D 2L, 10 goals scored, 9 conceded
BetBugs · Match WinnerlostSan DiegoEstimated chance45%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Combining San Diego's strong home form with Philadelphia's poor away record makes the double chance a high-probability outcome.
- San Diego home record: 6W 3D 3L (75% unbeaten at home)
- Philadelphia away record: 3W 2D 7L (58% away losses)
- San Diego last 5 home matches: 3W 1D 1L
- Philadelphia last 5 away matches: 2W 1D 2L
BetBugs · Double ChancelostSan Diego or DrawEstimated chance70%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Both teams have moderate draw rates at half time, making a draw the most likely single outcome, though confidence is low.
- San Diego home first half record: 33% leading, 27% trailing, 40% drawing
- Philadelphia away first half record: 27% leading, 40% trailing, 33% drawing
- San Diego last 5 home matches: 2 draws at half time
- Philadelphia last 5 away matches: 2 draws at half time
BetBugs · First Half WinnerlostDrawEstimated chance35%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
San Diego's home second-half performance is stronger than Philadelphia's away second-half record, giving the hosts a slight edge.
- San Diego home second half record: 5 wins, 3 draws, 4 losses in 12 matches
- Philadelphia away second half record: 3 wins, 2 draws, 7 losses in 12 matches
- San Diego last 5 home matches: 3 second-half wins
- Philadelphia last 5 away matches: 2 second-half wins
BetBugs · Second Half WinnerlostSan DiegoEstimated chance40%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
A draw at half time followed by a San Diego win is a plausible pattern given their home strength, but the probability is low.
- San Diego home matches: 3 draws at half time, 6 wins at full time
- Philadelphia away matches: 4 draws at half time, 3 wins at full time
- San Diego last 5 home matches: 2 draws at half time, 3 wins at full time
- Philadelphia last 5 away matches: 2 draws at half time, 2 wins at full time
BetBugs · Ht Ft DoublelostDraw/San DiegoEstimated chance20%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
San Diego winning both halves is uncommon but possible against a weak away side, with low confidence.
- San Diego home matches: won both halves in 2 of 12
- Philadelphia away matches: lost both halves in 4 of 12
- San Diego last 5 home matches: won both halves in 1
- Philadelphia last 5 away matches: lost both halves in 2
BetBugs · Win Both HalveslostSan DiegoEstimated chance15%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
San Diego's home first-half performance is stronger, making a win or draw for them likely.
- San Diego home first half record: 33% leading, 27% trailing, 40% drawing
- Philadelphia away first half record: 27% leading, 40% trailing, 33% drawing
- San Diego last 5 home matches: 3 wins or draws at half time
- Philadelphia last 5 away matches: 2 wins or draws at half time
BetBugs · Double Chance First HalflostSan Diego or DrawEstimated chance65%

Goals2 of 5 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams' home/away splits show high-scoring tendencies, with Philadelphia's away games particularly open, supporting over 2.5 goals.
- San Diego home matches average 3.83 total goals (30 scored + 16 conceded in 12 games)
- Philadelphia away matches average 4.17 total goals (22 scored + 28 conceded in 12 games)
- San Diego last 5 home matches: 17 total goals (3.4 per game)
- Philadelphia last 5 away matches: 19 total goals (3.8 per game)
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderwonOver 2.5Estimated chance55%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have high scoring and conceding rates in their respective home/away splits, making both teams scoring likely.
- San Diego home matches: scored in 10 of 12, conceded in 8 of 12
- Philadelphia away matches: scored in 9 of 12, conceded in 11 of 12
- San Diego last 5 home matches: both teams scored in 3
- Philadelphia last 5 away matches: both teams scored in 4
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorelostYesEstimated chance60%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Combined first-half scoring rates suggest a moderate chance of over 1.5 goals in the first half, though confidence is low due to limited data.
- San Diego first half goals at home: 0.7 per game average
- Philadelphia first half goals away: 0.8 per game average
- San Diego first half goals conceded at home: 0.7 per game average
- Philadelphia first half goals conceded away: 1.0 per game average
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalslostOver 1.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance45%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Second-half scoring rates are higher for both teams, supporting over 1.5 goals in the second half.
- San Diego home matches average 2.5 second-half goals (total 30 goals, first half 0.7 per game)
- Philadelphia away matches average 2.6 second-half goals (total 22 goals, first half 0.8 per game)
- San Diego last 5 home matches: 10 second-half goals
- Philadelphia last 5 away matches: 11 second-half goals
BetBugs · Goals Over Under Second HalfwonOver 1.5Estimated chance55%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Both teams have moderate first-half scoring rates, but the probability of both scoring in the first half is relatively low.
- San Diego home first half goals: 0.7 per game, conceded 0.7 per game
- Philadelphia away first half goals: 0.8 per game, conceded 1.0 per game
- San Diego last 5 home matches: both teams scored in first half in 2
- Philadelphia last 5 away matches: both teams scored in first half in 3
BetBugs · Both Teams Score First HalflostYesEstimated chance30%