San Diego
5/10Wins
1.6Goals / game
1.4Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At home, 6 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect San Diego’s results
Major League SoccerMatchweek 25THE MATCH CENTRESan Diego vs Philadelphia Union match centre
Full time
0:5
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Cavan Sullivan45+5′
Cavan Sullivan61′
Bruno Damiani67′
Aníbal Godoy87′ (og)
Malik Jakupovic90+4′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
San DiegoPhiladelphia Union
1.210Expected goals · API-Football2.750
5Shots on target5
10Total Shots21
58%Ball Possession42%
11Corner Kicks4
13Fouls15
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves5
553Total passes398
468Passes accurate320
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
San Diego 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Philadelphia Union 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Philadelphia Union
6/10Wins
2.2Goals / game
1.2Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At away venues, 3 wins from 10 available matches.
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- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
San Diego
10 matchesResults5 wins · 1 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.6
Goals conceded per game1.4
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
San Jose EarthquakesHome · Major League Soccer2–3Orlando City SCAway · Major League Soccer0–1Los Angeles GalaxyHome · Major League Soccer3–1Colorado RapidsHome · Major League Soccer3–0Portland TimbersAway · Major League Soccer1–3Los Angeles FCAway · Major League Soccer1–0PueblaHome · Leagues Cup3–2Club TijuanaHome · Leagues Cup1–0Club AmericaAway · Leagues Cup1–3Minnesota United FCAway · Major League Soccer1–1
Philadelphia Union
10 matchesResults6 wins · 2 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game2.2
Goals conceded per game1.2
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
FC CincinnatiHome · Major League Soccer5–0CF MontrealHome · Major League Soccer2–0New York Red BullsAway · Major League Soccer3–1AustinAway · Major League Soccer1–1Inter MiamiHome · Major League Soccer2–2New York City FCAway · Major League Soccer3–2Santos LagunaHome · Leagues Cup0–2NecaxaHome · Leagues Cup3–1Cruz AzulAway · Leagues Cup0–1Atlanta United FCHome · Major League Soccer3–2
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare San Diego at home with Philadelphia Union away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 02:43 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Major League Soccer · 2026/27 · all league matches
San DiegoPhiladelphia Union
24Matches played24
30Points earned30
8Wins8
1.8Goals scored / match1.7
1.5Goals conceded / match1.6
7Clean sheets5
4Failed to score5
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares San Diego at home with Philadelphia Union away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
1 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
San Diego
0wins1MEETINGS
Philadelphia Union
1winsSep 2026 – Sep 2026 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with San Diego first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
San Diego
Confirmed formation4-3-3Mikey Varas
- 18
D. FerreeG - 33
O. VerhoevenD - 26
M. DuahD - 32
I. MurphyD - 5
Kieran SargeantD - 70
A. AlvaradoM - 6
J. TverskovM - 8
O. ValakariM - 10
A. DreyerF - 90
A. PellegrinoF - 99
E. AchouriF
Substitutes (9)
94 · C. Bakambu
20 · A. Godoy
97 · C. McVey
13 · P. Sisniega
15 · P. Soma
3 · D. Þórhallsson
19 · D. Vazquez
23 · S. Vines
14 · B. B. Zamble
Philadelphia Union
Confirmed formation4-4-2Ryan Richter
- 18
A. BlakeG - 39
F. WestfieldD - 44
Neil PierreD - 26
N. HarrielD - 27
K. WagnerD - 6
Cavan SullivanM - 21
D. Jean-JacquesM - 4
J. LukićM - 19
I. VassilevM - 9
B. DamianiF - 10
M. IloskiF
Substitutes (9)
51 · M. Jakupovic
76 · A. Rick
5 · J. Sery Larsen
33 · Q. Sullivan
16 · B. Bender
8 · J. Bueno
11 · A. Bedoya
28 · A. Anello
23 · E. Alladoh
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Philadelphia Union
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Westfield | 90 | 7.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| B. Damiani | 77 | 8.1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 1 |
| N. Harriel | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 1 |
| M. Iloski | 86 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| D. Jean-Jacques | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 51 | 2 |
| Neil Pierre | 86 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 3 |
| Cavan Sullivan | 77 | 9.5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 2 |
| I. Vassilev | 70 | 8.5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| K. Wagner | 90 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 1 |
| A. Blake | 90 | 7.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| E. Alladoh | 13 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| A. Anello | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Bedoya | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B. Bender | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Bueno | 13 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| M. Jakupovic | 4 | 6.8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A. Rick | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Sery Larsen | 4 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Q. Sullivan | 20 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| J. Lukić | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 2 |
San Diego
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O. Verhoeven | 90 | 5.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 1 |
| E. Achouri | 73 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| A. Alvarado | 60 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 3 |
| A. Dreyer | 90 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 1 |
| M. Duah | 90 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 2 |
| I. Murphy | 81 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 0 |
| A. Pellegrino | 60 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Kieran Sargeant | 90 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 3 |
| J. Tverskov | 90 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 4 |
| O. Valakari | 60 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 1 |
| D. Ferree | 90 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| C. Bakambu | 30 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| A. Godoy | 30 | 5.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| C. McVey | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P. Sisniega | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P. Soma | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D. Þórhallsson | 9 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| D. Vazquez | 30 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 |
| S. Vines | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B. B. Zamble | 17 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Major League Soccer table
Current standings · Western Conference. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 59 | 26 | 33 | 50 | DWLWL |
| 2 |  St. Louis City | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 48 | 36 | 12 | 47 | WWWDW |
| 3 |  FC Dallas | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 50 | 42 | 8 | 47 | WDWWW |
| 4 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 49 | 39 | 10 | 45 | WDWWD |
| 5 |  Houston Dynamo | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 34 | 32 | 2 | 44 | LDLWD |
| 6 |  Los Angeles FC | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 43 | 30 | 13 | 41 | LDLWD |
| 7 |  Colorado Rapids | 27 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 36 | LDWDL |
| 8 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 37 | 44 | -7 | 36 | WWDLW |
| 9 |  Seattle Sounders | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 33 | 34 | -1 | 35 | WWDDD |
| 10 |  Portland Timbers | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 48 | 51 | -3 | 32 | LLLDW |
| 11 |  Real Salt Lake | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 40 | 44 | -4 | 32 | WLLLL |
| 12 | San Diego | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 32 | DDLLL |
| 13 |  Austin | 27 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 35 | 47 | -12 | 31 | DDWDD |
| 14 |  Minnesota United FC | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 40 | 49 | -9 | 29 | LLLLL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 26 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 31 | 63 | -32 | 21 | WLWLL |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | San Diego | Draw | Philadelphia Union |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 2.80 | 3.80 | 2.30 |
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