Philadelphia Union is set to host New York Red Bulls in a 2025 U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal match on Wednesday. These familiar rivals currently hold third and seventh places respectively in the MLS Eastern Conference standings. This upcoming game marks their first encounter of the year across all competitions.
Philadelphia returns home following back-to-back losses on the road in league play, while New York comes into the match having secured three consecutive draws in MLS.
The kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania. According to the latest odds provided by DraftKings, Philadelphia Union is favored at +100 on the 90-minute money line. New York Red Bulls are listed as underdogs at +240, and a draw is priced at +245. The over/under for total goals in the match is set at 2.5.
Before making any predictions for this U.S. Open Cup tie, it is advisable to consider the insights from a seasoned expert like SportsLine soccer analyst Brandt Sutton.
Here are Brandt Sutton`s expert predictions for the Philadelphia Union vs. New York Red Bulls U.S. Open Cup match:
- Under 2.5 total goals (+115 odds)
- Philadelphia Union victory (Money Line, +100 odds)
Sutton notes that four of the Union`s last five matches across all competitions have finished with under 2.5 goals scored. Similarly, the Red Bulls` last five away matches have also seen fewer than 2.5 goals. Furthermore, historical data strongly supports this trend, with under 2.5 goals being scored in 10 of the last 11 meetings between these two clubs in all competitions.
Supporting the pick for a Union win, Philadelphia has a strong recent record against the Red Bulls, securing nine victories and five draws in their last 14 encounters. Philadelphia has also demonstrated solid home form this season, suffering only one loss in league play. In the previous round of the U.S. Open Cup, they achieved a decisive 4-1 victory at home against Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC on May 21.
