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As Austin FC prepares to host Philadelphia Union on August 22, 2026, both teams come into this matchup with solid recent form, each claiming three victories in their last five outings. Austin FC will seek to leverage their home advantage at Q2 Stadium, a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere and supportive crowd.
Tactically, Austin FC has demonstrated resilience and adaptability in their recent matches, often relying on a stout defense coupled with quick transitions to exploit opposing weaknesses. Meanwhile, Philadelphia Union, known for their organized pressing and effective buildup play, aim to control possession and create scoring opportunities through their midfield synergy.
Bookmakers have set odds at 2.65 for a home victory and 2.41 for an away win, reflecting the closely matched nature of the teams this season. Statistical models indicate a 34.8% chance of an Austin FC win, a 26.4% probability of a drawn match, and a 38.7% likelihood of a victory for Philadelphia.
As both clubs are in formidable form, fans can anticipate an exciting contest, though predictable outcomes remain elusive in this tightly contested clash.
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| Austin 35% |
Draw 26.5% |
Philadelphia 38.5% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.65 | 3.55 | 2.40 | ||
| 2.65 | 3.45 | 2.41 |
Latest Results
| 13.08.26 Club América – Austin FC – 1:2 penalties 06.08.26 Austin FC – Club Tijuana – 2:0 01.08.26 Colorado Rapids – Austin FC – 1:0 25.07.26 Houston Dynamo – Austin FC – 3:0 22.07.26 Austin FC – Seattle Sounders FC – 3:1 |
13.08.26 Philadelphia Union – Santos Laguna – 0:2 06.08.26 Cruz Azul FC – Philadelphia Union – 1:0 01.08.26 Philadelphia Union – Atlanta United – 3:2 25.07.26 Philadelphia Union – Seattle Sounders FC – 1:0 22.07.26 Philadelphia Union – New York Red Bulls – 3:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 16.03.24 Austin FC – Philadelphia Union – 2:2 |
Standings
Main
Western Conference
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 38:17 | 21 | 34 |
| 2 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 35:19 | 16 | 34 |
| 3 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 37:24 | 13 | 33 |
| 4 | Houston Dynamo | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 27:24 | 3 | 32 |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 29:25 | 4 | 27 |
| 6 | FC Dallas | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 32:25 | 7 | 27 |
| 7 | St. Louis City | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 24:24 | 0 | 26 |
| 8 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 33:33 | 0 | 24 |
| 9 | Seattle Sounders | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 20:22 | -2 | 24 |
| 10 | Minnesota United | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 20:25 | -5 | 24 |
| 11 | Colorado Rapids | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 27:25 | 2 | 22 |
| 12 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 24:29 | -5 | 22 |
| 13 | San Diego FC | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 32:29 | 3 | 21 |
| 14 | Austin FC | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22:36 | -14 | 17 |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 18:46 | -28 | 14 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 35:14 | 21 | 40 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 45:32 | 13 | 38 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 29:25 | 4 | 30 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 32:23 | 9 | 29 |
| 5 | Charlotte | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 32:28 | 4 | 28 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 46:45 | 1 | 27 |
| 7 | New York City | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 31:24 | 7 | 26 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 30:41 | -11 | 25 |
| 9 | DC United | 19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 27:30 | -3 | 24 |
| 10 | Orlando City | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31:48 | -17 | 21 |
| 11 | Columbus Crew | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 27:31 | -4 | 20 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 19 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 26:33 | -7 | 20 |
| 13 | CF Montreal | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 25:36 | -11 | 17 |
| 14 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 25:33 | -8 | 16 |
| 15 | Atlanta Utd | 19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 21:34 | -13 | 15 |
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