FC Dallas vs Philadelphia Union - Match Preview
- Philadelphia Union are undefeated in their last 5 MLS 2025 matches (W3, D2).
- Philadelphia Union have won 4 of their 6 away MLS 2025 fixtures, losing just 2, conceding 1.00 goals per game on average away from home.
- FC Dallas have taken just 1 point from 5 home MLS 2025 fixtures (D1, L4) and have conceded 9 goals at home.
Philadelphia are flying high
Philadelphia Union are having a season to remember in MLS 2025, sitting second in the table with 30 points from 15 games, while Dallas are 22nd with just 16 points from 14 matches.
Bradley Carnell has done a wonderful job as the Union’s head coach since January 2025. He has implemented a high-pressing, direct style of football that is ruthless in exposing the weaknesses of the opposition and seeing off teams with clinical efficiency.
Philly have won 3 and drawn 2 of their last 5 MLS 2025 matches, including a 4-1 win over Pittsburgh Riverhounds and an away win versus Atlanta United. For those looking for an FC Dallas vs Philadelphia Union prediction, these results certainly make the Union look strong contenders.
Dallas in disarray
This is a big game for Philadelphia Union as they attempt to maintain their Supporters’ Shield challenge, but it’s a must-win for Dallas if they’re to arrest their slide down the MLS table.
Regarding the FC Dallas vs Philadelphia Union odds, Eric Quill has done a good job since taking over in November 2024, and Anderson Julio is their top scorer with 3 MLS 2025 goals in 11 appearances.
Luciano Acosta has scored 2 of Dallas’ last 6 goals and is the spark of creativity in a toothless attacking unit.
Philly can pull off another victory
FC Dallas have lost 3 consecutive games in all competitions and only managed a 1-0 defeat to Seattle Sounders and a penalty shootout loss to New York Red Bull in their previous 5 MLS 2025 matches (W1, D1, L3).
Our FC Dallas vs Philadelphia Union betting tips focus on the strengths of Philly, who are a relentless in their pressing and lightning quick in vertical transitions, while Dallas are reactive, sitting deep and absorbing pressure before countering. It should be a fascinating tactical matchup and the Union are the clear favourites at 2.1 compared to 2.88 for Dallas and 3.65 for a draw.
However, with Tai Baribo in incredible form for Union, having scored 13 MLS 2025 goals in 14 games, including 5 in his last 5, and Philly averaging 2.4 goals per-game over their previous 5 outings compared to just 6 scored by Dallas in the same period, this FC Dallas vs Philadelphia Union preview suggests that Philly will get the better of their opponents.
A draw looks unlikely, so the final FC Dallas vs Philadelphia Union prediction is to stick with the visitors to pull off the win, but over 2.5 goals does have some appeal in the alternatives market given how bad Dallas are at the other end.
