Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Orlando City vs Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 00:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Orlando City vs Philadelphia Union |
|---|---|
| Competition | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Thursday, 14 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 00:30 BST |
| Venue | Exploria Stadium |
Match Prediction: Orlando City 1-2 Philadelphia Union
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 06 Apr 2025 |  Philadelphia Union vs  Orlando City |
0 – 0 | Subaru Park |
| Major League Soccer | 23 Feb 2025 | Orlando City vs Philadelphia Union |
2 – 4 | Spectrum Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 03 Oct 2024 | Orlando City vs Philadelphia Union |
2 – 1 | Spectrum Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 12 May 2024 | Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City |
2 – 3 | Subaru Park |
| Major League Soccer | 22 Jun 2023 | Orlando City vs Philadelphia Union |
2 – 2 | Exploria Stadium |
Orlando City have been involved in a run of high-scoring league games, with four goals against Inter Miami and Charlotte, but also three conceded in each of their two defeats to DC United and Inter Miami. Philadelphia Union arrive with a much tighter recent profile, drawing 0-0 with Nashville SC and DC United, although they also showed they can score away from home in the 3-3 draw at Toronto. With no xG data available, the clearest read from the results is that Orlando City’s games have been more open, while Philadelphia Union have been harder to break down.
That contrast points towards a match where Philadelphia Union can stay organised and make the most of their chances if Orlando City leave space behind. Orlando City’s home defeat to Houston Dynamo and their recent mixed results suggest they are not fully controlling games, even when they score. Match Prediction: Orlando City 1-2 Philadelphia Union
Form Guide & Team Overview
Orlando City
Orlando City’s recent league form has been mixed, with two wins, one draw and two defeats across their last five. The standout result was the 4-3 win away at Inter Miami, while the 4-1 home win over Charlotte shows they can be productive in front of goal.
At the same time, the defeats to DC United and Houston Dynamo show they have also been vulnerable defensively, particularly in games that became open. The 1-1 draw away at Columbus Crew sits between those extremes and underlines a side that has been capable of scoring, but not always of controlling the game.
Orlando City Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 |  Inter Miami vs Orlando City |
3 – 4 | W | Chase Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Apr 2026 |  DC United vs Orlando City |
3 – 2 | L | Audi Field |
| Major League Soccer | 22 Apr 2026 | Orlando City vs  Charlotte |
4 – 1 | W | Exploria Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 18 Apr 2026 | Orlando City vs  Houston Dynamo |
0 – 1 | L | Exploria Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 12 Apr 2026 |  Columbus Crew vs Orlando City |
1 – 1 | D | Historic Crew Stadium |
Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union’s recent league form has been more cautious, with one win, three draws and one defeat in their last five. They have kept clean sheets in two of those matches, drawing 0-0 with Nashville SC and DC United, which points to a side that can stay compact.
Their away draw at Toronto was a more open game at 3-3, while the 2-1 win at CF Montréal shows they can still take points on the road. The 0-2 defeat at Columbus Crew is the main setback in that run, but overall the recent results suggest a team that is difficult to beat when the structure holds.
Philadelphia Union Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 | Philadelphia Union vs  Nashville SC |
0 – 0 | D | Subaru Park |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Apr 2026 | Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union |
2 – 0 | L | Historic Crew Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 22 Apr 2026 |  Toronto vs Philadelphia Union |
3 – 3 | D | BMO Field |
| Major League Soccer | 18 Apr 2026 | Philadelphia Union vs DC United |
0 – 0 | D | Subaru Park |
| Major League Soccer | 11 Apr 2026 |  CF Montréal vs Philadelphia Union |
1 – 2 | W | Stade Saputo |
Team News & Injury Report
Orlando City
- Marco Pašalić (Hamstring Injury)
Philadelphia Union
- Jesús Bueno (Ankle Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Orlando City (3-5-2)
Predicted lineup: Maxime Crépeau (Goalkeeper), Adrián Marín (Defender), Iago Teodoro (Defender), Robin Jansson (Defender), Braian Ojeda (Midfielder), Griffin Dorsey (Midfielder), Iván Angulo (Midfielder), Luis Otávio (Midfielder), Tiago (Midfielder), Justin Ellis (Attacker), Martín Ojeda (Attacker)
Orlando City’s predicted 3-5-2 should give them numbers through midfield and allow the wing-backs to support attacks from wide areas. That shape also leaves Justin Ellis and Martín Ojeda as the main forward outlets, so their movement will matter if Orlando City are to turn possession into chances.
Philadelphia Union (4-4-2)
Predicted lineup: Andre Blake (Goalkeeper), Frankie Westfield (Defender), Japhet Sery Larsen (Defender), Nathan Harriel (Defender), Olwethu Makhanya (Defender), Cavan Sullivan (Midfielder), Danley Jean Jacques (Midfielder), Indiana Vassilev (Midfielder), Jovan Lukić (Midfielder), Ezekiel Alladoh (Attacker), Milan Iloski (Attacker)
Philadelphia Union’s predicted 4-4-2 gives them a straightforward base with two banks of four and two forwards to stretch Orlando City’s back line. It should also help them stay compact without the ball, while still giving Ezekiel Alladoh and Milan Iloski a platform to attack transitions.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Orlando City | Philadelphia Union | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando City | Philadelphia Union | Justin Ellis against Frankie Westfield could be important if Orlando City look to attack the right side of Philadelphia Union’s back line. |
| Orlando City | Philadelphia Union | Braian Ojeda against Cavan Sullivan may shape the midfield balance, with both sides needing control in central areas. |
| Orlando City | Philadelphia Union | Justin Ellis is key for Orlando City because he has been named in both recent lineups and is part of the main attacking pair. |
| Orlando City | Philadelphia Union | Ezekiel Alladoh is key for Philadelphia Union because he starts in the predicted front two and offers a direct goal threat. |
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