Philadelphia Union
MLS Playoffs | Regular Season
May 15, 2025 at 12.30am UK
Subaru Park
LA Galaxy

Philadelphia
3 - 2
LA Galaxy

Harriel (48', 48'), Baribo (50', 50', 90+6', 90+6')
Harriel (5'), Harriel (5')
FT(HT: 0-4)
Cuevas (31', 31'), Fagundez (37', 37')
Ramirez (90+10'), Nelson (90+9'), Ramirez (90+10'), Nelson (90+9')

The Match

Preview

Sports Mole previews Wednesday's MLS Playoffs clash between Philadelphia Union and Los Angeles Galaxy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Form, Standings, Stats

Last Game: Philadelphia 2-2 Columbus Crew
Sunday, May 11 at 12.30am in Major League Soccer
Last Game: NY Red Bulls 7-0 LA Galaxy
Sunday, May 11 at 12.30am in Major League Soccer

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Philadelphia Union win with a probability of 44.72%. A win for Los Angeles Galaxy had a probability of 32.25% and a draw had a probability of 23%.

The most likely scoreline for a Philadelphia Union win was 2-1 with a probability of 9.01%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 1-0 (6.94%) and 2-0 (6.12%). The likeliest Los Angeles Galaxy win was 1-2 (7.51%), while for a drawn scoreline it was 1-1 (10.2%). The actual scoreline of 3-2 was predicted with a 3.9% likelihood. Our team at Sports Mole and our data analysis both correctly predicted that Philadelphia Union would win this match.

Result
Philadelphia UnionDrawLos Angeles Galaxy
44.72% (-5.957 -5.96)23.02% (-0.395 -0.4)32.25% (6.354 6.35)
Both teams to score 63.85% (5.988 5.99)
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
62.77% (5.922 5.92)37.23% (-5.919 -5.92)
Over 3.5Under 3.5
40.56% (6.115 6.12)59.44% (-6.113 -6.11)
Philadelphia Union Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
82.89% (0.0079999999999956 0.01)17.11% (-0.004999999999999 -0)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
52.68% (0.0079999999999956 0.01)47.32% (-0.0060000000000002 -0.01)
Los Angeles Galaxy Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
77.03% (7.219 7.22)22.97% (-7.217 -7.22)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
43.24% (9.589 9.59)56.75% (-9.588 -9.59)
Score Analysis
    Philadelphia Union 44.72%
    Los Angeles Galaxy 32.25%
    Draw 23.01%
Philadelphia UnionDrawLos Angeles Galaxy
2-1 @ 9.01% (-0.631 -0.63)
1-0 @ 6.94% (-2.181 -2.18)
2-0 @ 6.12% (-1.925 -1.93)
3-1 @ 5.3% (-0.371 -0.37)
3-2 @ 3.9% (0.502 0.5)
3-0 @ 3.6% (-1.132 -1.13)
4-1 @ 2.34% (-0.164 -0.16)
4-2 @ 1.72% (0.222 0.22)
4-0 @ 1.59% (-0.499 -0.5)
Other @ 4.19%
Total : 44.72%
1-1 @ 10.2% (-0.72 -0.72)
2-2 @ 6.63% (0.853 0.85)
0-0 @ 3.93% (-1.236 -1.24)
3-3 @ 1.91% (0.556 0.56)
Other @ 0.34%
Total : 23.01%
1-2 @ 7.51% (0.965 0.97)
0-1 @ 5.78% (-0.407 -0.41)
0-2 @ 4.25% (0.546 0.55)
1-3 @ 3.68% (1.069 1.07)
2-3 @ 3.25% (0.945 0.95)
0-3 @ 2.09% (0.605 0.61)
1-4 @ 1.35% (0.572 0.57)
2-4 @ 1.2% (0.505 0.51)
Other @ 3.15%
Total : 32.25%

How you voted: Philadelphia vs LA Galaxy

Philadelphia Union
83.3%
Draw
0.0%
Los Angeles Galaxy
16.7%
12
Head to Head
Jul 9, 2023 3.30am
LA Galaxy
3-1
Philadelphia
Boyd (15'), Mbaizo (45+1' og.), Puig (76')
Judd (45+2'), Costa (68'), Joveljic (70')
Uhre (36')
Andres Martinez (5'), Bedoya (37'), Gazdag (89')
Apr 16, 2020 12.30am
Apr 14, 2019 3.30am
Gameweek 8
LA Galaxy
2-0
Philadelphia
Ibrahimovic (27', 36' pen.)
Lletget (62')

Wagner (45'), Trusty (47')
Trusty (76')
Jul 22, 2018 12am
Gameweek 24
Philadelphia
1-3
LA Galaxy
Sapong (29')
Picault (31'), Medunjanin (79')
Kamara (48'), Ibrahimovic (63'), Ciani (82')
Ciani (64'), Alessandrini (80')
Apr 30, 2017 3.30am