Pittsburgh Pirates vs Philadelphia Phillies predictions, May 16, 2026

May 15, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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On May 16, 2026, the Pittsburgh Pirates host the Philadelphia Phillies in what promises to be an exciting MLB matchup at PNC Park. Both teams come into this game with differing recent forms, with the Pirates winning 3 of their last 5 contests, while the Phillies have been in impressive form, winning 4 out of 5.

The Pirates have shown resilience, effectively leveraging their home advantage, yet they face a formidable challenge from a Phillies team that is currently riding a wave of momentum. Philadelphia’s offense has been particularly potent, showcasing strong batting depth and solid pitching performances that have contributed to their recent success.

Bookmakers reflect this trend in their odds, placing Pittsburgh at 2.52 for a home win, while Philadelphia is favored at 1.56. Our model suggests a probability of 40.5% for a Pirates victory and a 59.5% chance for the Phillies to clinch the win. With both teams aiming for crucial wins, fans can expect a competitive battle. While the Pirates seek to leverage their home field, the Phillies will aim to extend their winning streak. As always in baseball, outcomes can hinge on key moments and matchups, making this a game worth watching closely.

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Pittsburgh
38.3%		 Philadelphia
61.7%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.48 1.62
WilliamHill 2.55 1.5

Latest Results

14.05.26 Pittsburgh Pirates – Colorado Rockies – 7:2
13.05.26 Pittsburgh Pirates – Colorado Rockies – 4:10
12.05.26 Pittsburgh Pirates – Colorado Rockies – 3:1
10.05.26 San Francisco Giants – Pittsburgh Pirates – 7:6
09.05.26 San Francisco Giants – Pittsburgh Pirates – 3:13		 14.05.26 Boston Red Sox – Philadelphia Phillies – 1:3
13.05.26 Boston Red Sox – Philadelphia Phillies – 3:1
12.05.26 Boston Red Sox – Philadelphia Phillies – 1:2
10.05.26 Philadelphia Phillies – Colorado Rockies – 6:0
09.05.26 Philadelphia Phillies – Colorado Rockies – 9:3

Facts

  • Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 7 and 10).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Pittsburgh won 3.
  • Pittsburgh has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Philadelphia is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Philadelphia will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Pittsburgh won 10 matches, drew 1 match, lost 9 matches, and goals 69:72. (average 3.5:3.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Pittsburgh won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 34:33. (average 3.8:3.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    08.06.25 Pittsburgh Pirates – Philadelphia Phillies – 2:1
    07.06.25 Pittsburgh Pirates – Philadelphia Phillies – 2:1
    06.06.25 Pittsburgh Pirates – Philadelphia Phillies – 5:4
    18.05.25 Philadelphia Phillies – Pittsburgh Pirates – 1:0
    17.05.25 Philadelphia Phillies – Pittsburgh Pirates – 5:2

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Tampa Bay Rays 42 28 14 189:167 0.667
    2 New York Yankees 44 27 17 223:154 0.614
    3 Cleveland Guardians 45 24 21 187:183 0.533
    4 Chicago White Sox 43 22 21 189:197 0.512
    5 Athletics 43 22 21 190:195 0.512
    6 Seattle Mariners 45 22 23 191:175 0.489
    7 Texas Rangers 43 21 22 162:162 0.488
    8 Baltimore Orioles 44 20 24 193:230 0.455
    9 Minnesota Twins 44 20 24 211:216 0.455
    10 Toronto Blue Jays 43 19 24 180:194 0.442
    11 Kansas City Royals 44 19 25 181:201 0.432
    12 Detroit Tigers 44 19 25 183:193 0.432
    13 Boston Red Sox 43 18 25 161:174 0.419
    14 Houston Astros 45 17 28 206:254 0.378
    15 Los Angeles Angels 44 16 28 183:215 0.364

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Atlanta Braves 44 30 14 237:146 0.682
    2 Chicago Cubs 44 28 16 220:177 0.636
    3 Los Angeles Dodgers 44 26 18 217:151 0.591
    4 Milwaukee Brewers 41 24 17 209:149 0.585
    5 St.Louis Cardinals 43 25 18 199:197 0.581
    6 San Diego Padres 43 25 18 178:181 0.581
    7 Pittsburgh Pirates 44 24 20 220:188 0.545
    8 Cincinnati Reds 44 23 21 190:216 0.523
    9 Washington Nationals 44 21 23 236:256 0.477
    10 Philadelphia Phillies 44 21 23 176:207 0.477
    11 Arizona Diamondbacks 42 20 22 179:204 0.476
    12 Miami Marlins 44 20 24 186:196 0.455
    13 New York Mets 43 18 25 161:178 0.419
    14 San Francisco Giants 44 18 26 147:192 0.409
    15 Colorado Rockies 44 17 27 188:224 0.386

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