Nashville vs Philadelphia Union prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 29, 2026
On October 29, 2026, an MLS regular-season match between Nashville and Philadelphia Union will take place. The league leaders will look to claim another victory.
Nashville vs. Philadelphia Union: team news and expert analysis
The Tennessee club managed to win the U.S. Open Cup last season and finished sixth in the Eastern Conference. However, they immediately ran into Inter Miami in the playoffs. This time, they are comfortably the best team in the regular season. Yes, they recently drew with San Jose. But they then defeated Montreal 2-0.
The Pennsylvania side were the best team in last season's regular championship. However, after getting past Chicago Fire in the playoffs, they lost 0-1 to New York City. Their start this season was dreadful, but after the break for the World Cup, they underwent a dramatic transformation. Only now, it seems, have they finally settled down: they were held to a draw by Charlotte, while New England beat them outright.
The leaders of this MLS campaign have the numbers to match their status: 2.13 goals scored and just 0.74 conceded per game. The 2025 Supporters' Shield holders are also in good shape: two goals scored, although they still concede 1.61.
Previous matches: Nashville vs. Philadelphia Union
After three consecutive victories for the current home side, the teams drew in May.
The leaders are playing at home. Without overcomplicating things, we are backing them to secure another victory (odds – 1.95).
Nashville vs. Philadelphia Union: key statistics and trends
- Nashville have won five of their last six matches
- Both teams have scored in 45% of Nashville's matches, while the average total is 2.87 goals per game
- Philadelphia Union have failed to win in only four matches since July, including their last two
- Both teams have scored in 71% of Philadelphia's matches, while the average total is 3.61 goals per game
Nashville vs. Philadelphia Union: possible starting lineups
Nashville play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Schvake — Nájár, Palacios, Wółedzi, Baker-Whiting — Corcoran, Yazbek — Espinoza, Mukhtar, Saad — Surridge
Philadelphia Union play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Blake — Harriel, Pierre, Westfield, Wagner — Sullivan, Jean-Jacques, Lukic, Vassilev — Iloski, Damiani
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