Philadelphia Union vs DC United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 May

Philadelphia Union

D D D W D

4th place in USA Major League Soccer

0-0

17/05/2023 19:50

DC United

D D L D L

12th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Philadelphia Union vs DC United on 17 May 2023 (kick-off: 19:50) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Philadelphia Union vs DC United preview before placing your bet.

Philadelphia Union will face DC United in USA Major League Soccer on May 17, 2023 at 19:50.
Philadelphia Union are currently 4th with 55 points after 34 matches.
DC United sit 12th with 40 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.58.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

19:50

2023-05-17

Philadelphia Union vs DC United - Prediction & Odds

Philadelphia Union

DC United

2023-05-17 19:50

STANDINGS UP TO 17/05/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Cincinnati	69	34	20	9	5	57	39	18
02 Orlando City	63	34	18	9	7	55	39	16
03 Columbus Crew	57	34	16	9	9	67	46	21
04 Philadelphia Union	55	34	15	10	9	57	41	16
05 New England Revolution	55	34	15	10	9	58	46	12
06 Atlanta United	51	34	13	12	9	66	53	13
07 Nashville	49	34	13	10	11	39	32	7
08 New York Red Bulls	43	34	11	10	13	36	39	-3
09 Charlotte FC	43	34	10	13	11	45	52	-7
10 New York City FC	41	34	9	14	11	35	39	-4
11 Montreal Impact	41	34	12	5	17	36	52	-16
12 DC United	40	34	10	10	14	45	49	-4
13 Chicago Fire	40	34	10	10	14	39	51	-12
14 Inter Miami CF	34	34	9	7	18	41	54	-13
15 Toronto FC	22	34	4	10	20	26	59	-33
01 St. Louis City	56	34	17	5	12	62	45	17
02 Seattle Sounders	53	34	14	11	9	41	32	9
03 Los Angeles FC	52	34	14	10	10	54	39	15
04 Houston Dynamo	51	34	14	9	11	51	38	13
05 Real Salt Lake	50	34	14	8	12	48	50	-2
06 Vancouver Whitecaps	48	34	12	12	10	55	48	7
07 FC Dallas	46	34	11	13	10	41	37	4
08 FC Kansas City	44	34	12	8	14	48	51	-3
09 San Jose Earthquakes	44	34	10	14	10	39	43	-4
10 Portland Timbers	43	34	11	10	13	46	58	-12
11 Minnesota United FC	41	34	10	11	13	46	51	-5
12 Austin FC	39	34	10	9	15	49	55	-6
13 Los Angeles Galaxy	36	34	8	12	14	51	67	-16
14 Colorado Rapids	27	34	5	12	17	26	54	-28

Head To Head

20/08/2022 19:35

DC United

0 - 6

Philadelphia Union

MLS

08/07/2022 19:45

Philadelphia Union

7 - 0

DC United

MLS

28/08/2021 20:10

DC United

3 - 1

Philadelphia Union

MLS

17/07/2021 19:35

Philadelphia Union

2 - 1

DC United

MLS

23/05/2021 19:20

DC United

0 - 1

Philadelphia Union

MLS

31/03/2021 15:00

Philadelphia Union

2 - 0

DC United

INT CF

DC United

67%

Draw

Philadelphia Union

33%

Philadelphia Union Last 6 matches

13/05/2023 21:30

Colorado Rapids 1 - 2 Philadelphia Union

MLS

09/05/2023 20:30

Minnesota United FC 2 - 2 Philadelphia Union

USA CUP

06/05/2023 19:30

New York Red Bulls 0 - 1 Philadelphia Union

MLS

02/05/2023 22:00

Los Angeles FC 3 - 0 Philadelphia Union

CNCF CHL

26/04/2023 21:00

Philadelphia Union 1 - 1 Los Angeles FC

CNCF CHL

22/04/2023 19:40

Philadelphia Union 4 - 2 Toronto FC

MLS

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches DC United

13/05/2023 19:30

DC United 1 - 1 Nashville

MLS

09/05/2023 19:30

New York Red Bulls 1 - 0 DC United

USA CUP

06/05/2023 19:40

FC Cincinnati 2 - 1 DC United

MLS

29/04/2023 19:30

DC United 3 - 0 Charlotte FC

MLS

26/04/2023 19:30

DC United 1 - 0 Richmond Kickers

USA CUP

22/04/2023 19:30

Orlando City 1 - 3 DC United

MLS

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Major League Socce...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Philadelphia Union

DC United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.68

Scored

Avg. per game

0.82

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.76

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 37 matches

YesNo

18 (49%)19 (51%)

In last 37 matches

NoYes

20 (59%)14 (41%)

Philadelphia Union

Recent matches

DC United

Under /Over

(73%)27 10(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(79%)27 7(21%)

Under /Over

(46%)17 20(54%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(35%)12 22(65%)

Under /Over

(38%)14 23(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)18 16(47%)

/Yes

(59%)22 15(41%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)17 17(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Philadelphia Union

DC United

Shots

Philadelphia Union

Total shots

6.57 avg / game

Blocked

66 total

Avg. 3.30

DC United

Total shots

4.50 avg / game

Blocked

32 total

Avg. 2.13

Philadelphia Union Pass DC United

Total passes

6674

Avg. 180 / game

Accurate

73%

Ball possession

44%

Total passes

5209

Avg. 153 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Philadelphia Union

Played games

DC United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.32

1.89

Corners

1.47

8.49

314

Throw-ins

254

7.47

1.16

Offsides

0.79

1.16

GK saves

0.76

Philadelphia Union

DISCIPLINARY

DC United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.95

0.62

0.05

0.00

6.70

248

Fouls

159

4.68

7.32

271

Tackles

200

5.88

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How We Build the Philadelphia Union vs DC United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Philadelphia Union vs DC United on 17 May 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this USA Major League Soccer fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Philadelphia Union vs DC United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Philadelphia Union's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against DC United's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

USA Major League Soccer Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live USA Major League Soccer standings and the USA Major League Soccer form table to understand exactly where Philadelphia Union and DC United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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