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On May 7, 2026, the Philadelphia Phillies will host the Athletics in a compelling MLB matchup at home. The Phillies come into this game riding a remarkable wave of momentum, having secured victories in all of their last five matches. Their recent form underscores a potent offense and solid pitching, making them a force to be reckoned with as they continue their push for postseason contention.
In contrast, the Athletics have struggled, winning only one of their last five games. This inconsistency has highlighted issues both offensively and defensively, which they will need to address if they wish to challenge the Phillies on their home turf. The Athletics will likely need to find a way to bolster their batting lineup and tighten their pitching if they want to break their recent slump.
Bookmakers have placed the odds at 1.75 for a home win and 2.13 for an away victory, reflecting the Phillies’ strong form and the Athletics’ recent difficulties. Analytical models suggest a 54.5% probability of a Phillies win, while the Athletics are pegged at 45.5%. While the Phillies seem favored in this matchup based on current form, the unpredictability of baseball means that surprises can happen, making this an intriguing contest to watch.
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| Philadelphia 54.9% |
Athletics 45.1% |
Outrights of MLB Philadelphia Phillies: 3.17% Athletics: 1.23%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.72 | 2.12 | |||
| 1.79 | 2.17 | |||
| 1.73 | 2.1 |
Latest Results
| 05.05.26 Philadelphia Phillies – Athletics Baseball – 9:1 04.05.26 Miami Marlins – Philadelphia Phillies – 0:1 03.05.26 Miami Marlins – Philadelphia Phillies – 2:7 02.05.26 Miami Marlins – Philadelphia Phillies – 5:6 01.05.26 Miami Marlins – Philadelphia Phillies – 5:6 |
05.05.26 Philadelphia Phillies – Athletics Baseball – 9:1 03.05.26 Athletics Baseball – Cleveland Guardians – 6:14 02.05.26 Athletics Baseball – Cleveland Guardians – 5:8 01.05.26 Athletics Baseball – Cleveland Guardians – 5:8 30.04.26 Athletics Baseball – Kansas City Royals – 6:3 |
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Latest Head To Head
| 05.05.26 Philadelphia Phillies – Athletics Baseball – 9:1 25.05.25 Athletics Baseball – Philadelphia Phillies – 5:4 24.05.25 Athletics Baseball – Philadelphia Phillies – 6:9 23.05.25 Athletics Baseball – Philadelphia Phillies – 3:4 14.07.24 Philadelphia Phillies – Athletics Baseball – 3:18 |
Standings
Main
American League
| Pl | W | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | New York Yankees | 36 | 25 | 11 | 199:120 | 0.694 |
| 2 | Tampa Bay Rays | 36 | 24 | 12 | 159:144 | 0.667 |
| 3 | Athletics | 35 | 18 | 17 | 150:168 | 0.514 |
| 4 | Cleveland Guardians | 37 | 18 | 19 | 151:160 | 0.486 |
| 5 | Detroit Tigers | 37 | 18 | 19 | 165:155 | 0.486 |
| 6 | Chicago White Sox | 36 | 17 | 19 | 153:163 | 0.472 |
| 7 | Kansas City Royals | 36 | 17 | 19 | 151:162 | 0.472 |
| 8 | Seattle Mariners | 37 | 17 | 20 | 150:148 | 0.459 |
| 9 | Texas Rangers | 35 | 16 | 19 | 131:135 | 0.457 |
| 10 | Baltimore Orioles | 36 | 16 | 20 | 164:203 | 0.444 |
| 11 | Minnesota Twins | 36 | 16 | 20 | 176:173 | 0.444 |
| 12 | Toronto Blue Jays | 37 | 16 | 21 | 147:169 | 0.432 |
| 13 | Boston Red Sox | 36 | 15 | 21 | 145:156 | 0.417 |
| 14 | Houston Astros | 38 | 15 | 23 | 185:222 | 0.395 |
| 15 | Los Angeles Angels | 37 | 14 | 23 | 162:182 | 0.378 |
National League
| Pl | W | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Atlanta Braves | 37 | 26 | 11 | 212:131 | 0.703 |
| 2 | Chicago Cubs | 36 | 24 | 12 | 193:149 | 0.667 |
| 3 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 37 | 23 | 14 | 196:119 | 0.622 |
| 4 | San Diego Padres | 35 | 21 | 14 | 157:154 | 0.600 |
| 5 | St.Louis Cardinals | 36 | 21 | 15 | 174:175 | 0.583 |
| 6 | Cincinnati Reds | 36 | 20 | 16 | 147:171 | 0.556 |
| 7 | Milwaukee Brewers | 35 | 19 | 16 | 181:135 | 0.543 |
| 8 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 36 | 19 | 17 | 180:158 | 0.528 |
| 9 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 34 | 17 | 17 | 159:181 | 0.500 |
| 10 | Washington Nationals | 36 | 16 | 20 | 183:208 | 0.444 |
| 11 | Philadelphia Phillies | 36 | 16 | 20 | 141:175 | 0.444 |
| 12 | Miami Marlins | 36 | 16 | 20 | 153:157 | 0.444 |
| 13 | Colorado Rockies | 36 | 14 | 22 | 152:176 | 0.389 |
| 14 | San Francisco Giants | 36 | 14 | 22 | 114:152 | 0.389 |
| 15 | New York Mets | 35 | 13 | 22 | 122:151 | 0.371 |
MLB Outrights
1. Los Angeles Dodgers: 2.9 (28.4%)
2. New York Yankees: 6 (13.73%)
3. Atlanta Braves: 12 (6.86%)
4. Seattle Mariners: 14 (5.88%)
5. Chicago Cubs: 15 (5.49%)
6. Toronto Blue Jays: 23 (3.58%)
7. Philadelphia Phillies: 26 (3.17%)
8. Detroit Tigers: 26 (3.17%)
9. Texas Rangers: 26 (3.17%)
10. Milwaukee Brewers: 31 (2.66%)
11. Baltimore Orioles: 31 (2.66%)
12. San Diego Padres: 36 (2.29%)
13. New York Mets: 41 (2.01%)
14. Pittsburgh Pirates: 41 (2.01%)
15. Cleveland Guardians: 46 (1.79%)
16. Cincinnati Reds: 46 (1.79%)
17. Boston Red Sox: 51 (1.62%)
18. Kansas City Royals: 51 (1.62%)
19. Houston Astros: 61 (1.35%)
20. Tampa Bay Rays: 61 (1.35%)
21. Athletics: 67 (1.23%)
22. Arizona Diamondbacks: 81 (1.02%)
23. Minnesota Twins: 126 (0.65%)
24. St.Louis Cardinals: 126 (0.65%)
25. San Francisco Giants: 151 (0.55%)
26. Miami Marlins: 201 (0.41%)
27. Los Angeles Angels: 251 (0.33%)
28. Chicago White Sox: 251 (0.33%)
29. Washington Nationals: 501 (0.16%)
30. Colorado Rockies: 1001 (0.08%)
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