Our Philadelphia Union vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds Prediction: 1-0
Philadelphia Union vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USA US Open Cup is scheduled for an 00:30 GMT kick-off on Thursday May 22, 2025. A hard-fought battle awaits, but Philadelphia Union is likely to edge past Pittsburgh Riverhounds with a narrow 1-0 scoreline.
This Philadelphia Union vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Philadelphia Union's Last Match – Atlanta United vs Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 USA MLS victory over Atlanta United on May 18. In that match, Philadelphia Union recorded 35% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 10 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta United | 65% | 9 (7) | 0.84 | 64 |
 Philadelphia Union | 35% | 12 (10) | 1.8 | 52 |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds's Last Match – Colorado Switchbacks FC vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds
After suffering a 0-1 USA USL Championship loss to Colorado Switchbacks FC, Pittsburgh Riverhounds must win to get back on track. In that match, Pittsburgh Riverhounds had 47% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Colorado Switchbacks FC | 53% | 0 (3) | 0.56 | 62 |
 Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 47% | 0 (2) | 0.36 | 59 |
Philadelphia Union vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds Stats
Key Stats
| Philadelphia Union | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.53 | Attacking Strength | 0.46 |
| 0.77 | Defence Strength | 0.63 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Philadelphia Union are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Pittsburgh Riverhounds average 0.7 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Philadelphia Union 16-9
Pittsburgh Riverhounds 7-8
What are the odds for this match?
Philadelphia Union to win: @1.333
Draw: @4.5
Pittsburgh Riverhounds to win: @8.5