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Philadelphia Union II vs Huntsville City Prediction: Key Stats and Insights

Philadelphia Union II host Huntsville City at Subaru Park on 12 July 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action, with both sides jostling for position in a tight Eastern Conference picture. The home side are tracking a playoff push in the Northeast Division, while Huntsville arrive from the Central Division looking to close the gap despite a negative goal difference.

Union II sit 5th in the Northeast Division with 24 points from 17 matches, built on eight wins and no draws, but also nine defeats. Huntsville, meanwhile, are 6th in the Central Division on 21 points from 16 games, with seven wins and nine losses. With only three points separating the teams and both tending to play open, high-variance football, this has the makings of another entertaining MLS Next Pro clash at Subaru Park.

Stats for Philadelphia Union II vs Huntsville City in MLS Next Pro highlight a contrast in styles: Union II are more balanced between attack and defence, while Huntsville are far more explosive in front of goal but leak heavily at the back. With recent meetings at Subaru Park often going the way of the hosts, this fixture shapes up as a key reference point for bettors and neutral observers alike.

Philadelphia Union II vs Huntsville City Key Stats

  • Philadelphia Union II have taken 24 points from 17 matches (8 wins, 9 losses), scoring and conceding 21 goals for a goal difference of 0.
  • At Subaru Park, Philadelphia Union II have won three of the last four head-to-head meetings with Huntsville City, including a 1-0 win on 25 October 2025 and a 2-0 victory on 5 May 2024.
  • Season statistics show Huntsville City averaging 1.9 goals scored and 2.3 goals conceded per match across 16 fixtures, underlining their high-scoring, defensively vulnerable profile.

Philadelphia Union II vs Huntsville City — Tale of the Tape

  • Position: 5 vs 6 (division ranks: Philadelphia Union II 5th in Northeast Division, Huntsville City 6th in Central Division)
  • Points: 24 vs 21
  • Goals For: 21 vs 29 (standings) / 22 vs 31 (season statistics)
  • Goals Against: 21 vs 35 (standings) / 22 vs 37 (season statistics)
  • Clean Sheets: Philadelphia Union II 3; Huntsville City 3 (season statistics)

In the standings, Philadelphia Union II’s 24 points from 17 games leave them in mid-table in both the Northeast Division (5th) and the Eastern Conference (9th). Their goal difference of 0 (21 scored, 21 conceded) reflects a side that is competitive but inconsistent, underlined by a recent form line of WLWLL.

Huntsville City, 6th in the Central Division and 13th in the Eastern Conference, trail by just three points but have a far worse goal difference of -6 (29 scored, 35 conceded). Their form string of WOLLLLO points to an erratic run, with a mix of wins and losses and no draws. Season-long stats back this up: Huntsville’s attack is more productive than Union II’s, but they concede almost a full goal per game more on average.

Philadelphia Union II vs Huntsville City Key Matchups

Attacking units vs fragile defences

With no individual top scorers or assist leaders listed, the primary matchup lies between team attacking and defensive units. Philadelphia Union II average 1.3 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game over 17 matches, suggesting a balanced but relatively low-scoring profile. Huntsville City, by contrast, average 1.9 goals scored and 2.3 conceded across 16 matches, indicating more chaotic, end-to-end contests.

Union II’s clean sheet count of 3 and a “failed to score” tally of 5 matches show they are capable of both shutting teams out and going flat in attack. Huntsville also have 3 clean sheets but have failed to score in only 3 games, reinforcing the idea that they more often trade chances rather than control games defensively.

Late-game resilience and discipline

Discipline and late-game concentration could be decisive. Philadelphia Union II’s yellow cards are fairly evenly distributed, with a notable share coming between 16–30 and 61–75 minutes. Huntsville City, however, pick up a significant portion of their bookings in the final quarter-hour (76–90 minutes), where 30.56 of their yellow cards occur, and they also have red cards recorded in the 31–45 and 76–90 ranges.

Given Huntsville also concede a large share of goals between 31–45 and 76–90 minutes, their tendency to lose control in key phases could play into Union II’s hands, especially at Subaru Park where the hosts have historically been strong in this matchup.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

The recent head-to-head history between Philadelphia Union II and Huntsville City has been dominated by the home side at Subaru Park, though Huntsville have shown they can strike back on their own turf. The last five meetings have produced a mix of tight contests and high-scoring affairs.

  • 25 October 2025: Philadelphia Union II 1-0 Huntsville City (MLS Next Pro, Quarter-finals)
  • 29 March 2025: Huntsville City 2-2 Philadelphia Union II (MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 4; Huntsville City won 4-3 on penalties)
  • 5 May 2024: Philadelphia Union II 2-0 Huntsville City (MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 11)
  • 17 September 2023: Philadelphia Union II 2-1 Huntsville City (MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 37)
  • 20 August 2023: Huntsville City 5-2 Philadelphia Union II (MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 31)

Philadelphia Union II vs Huntsville City Prediction

Stats suggest a finely balanced contest with a clear lean towards the hosts. Probability estimates give Philadelphia Union II a 45 out of 100 chance of winning, the draw also at 45 out of 100, and Huntsville City just 10 out of 100. That aligns with the historical dominance of Union II at Subaru Park and their slightly stronger defensive metrics.

Union II’s overall form is patchy, but their defensive averages (1.3 goals conceded per match) are significantly better than Huntsville’s 2.3. Huntsville’s attack, averaging 1.9 goals per game, ensures they are always dangerous, yet their vulnerability at the back and tendency to concede in key periods make them underdogs on the road. With both sides avoiding draws all season in the standings, the high draw probability reflects how tight this matchup is on paper, but history and home advantage tilt it towards Union II edging another narrow win.

Predicted Score: Philadelphia Union II 2-1 Huntsville City

Philadelphia Union II Recent Form

Philadelphia Union II’s recent form string of WLWLL captures their inconsistency: alternating wins and losses before back-to-back defeats. Over 17 matches, they have eight wins and nine losses with no draws, scoring and conceding at identical rates. Their last five performance index shows 40 in overall form, with attack at 25 and defence at 67, underlining a relatively solid back line compared to a modest attack.

Huntsville City Recent Form

Huntsville City’s recent form is even more volatile, with a sequence recorded as WOLLLLO, indicating a run dominated by losses with occasional wins and no draws. Across 16 matches, they have seven victories and nine defeats, again with no draws. Their last five index shows 20 for overall form, attack at 29 and defence at 58, reflecting a side that can score but struggles to keep opponents out.

Philadelphia Union II Possible Starting Lineup

With no confirmed formation data available, a projected core group for Philadelphia Union II could feature:

Goalkeepers: Pierce Holbrook; G. Marks; A. Rick; A. Smith; M. White; C. Lorent.

Defenders: A. Craig; J. Griffin; L. Harrington; K. Moore; O. Pratt; G. Sequera; F. Sundstrom; R. Uzcátegui.

Midfielders: O. Benitez; M. Berthe; Paco Dadi; M. De Paula; A. Diop; W. Ferreira; K. LeBlanc; I. Mendoza.

Forwards: Edward Davis; T. Gladstone; N. Hasan; M. Jakupovic; Stas Kornzeniowski; Sal Olivas; T. Reed; J. Ruf.

Union II have a deep pool of young talent across the pitch, particularly in attacking roles where options like Edward Davis, Stas Kornzeniowski and Sal Olivas offer different profiles. The abundance of defenders suggests flexibility between back-four and back-three setups, while a relatively youthful midfield points to energy and pressing rather than pure control.

Huntsville City Possible Starting Lineup

Huntsville City’s squad list hints at a similarly youthful and attack-minded group:

Goalkeepers: E. Arias; A. Delic; W. Mackay; X. Valdez.

Defenders: G. Alonso; Z. Barrett; L. Christiano; K. Coulibaly; L. Devan; J. Gaines; J. Knight; M. Molina; N. Prince; A. Talabi; T. Williams.

Midfielders: P. Amarh; C. Brunet; A. Jarvis; A. Krikorian; N. Pariano; A. Saliu; J. Van Deventer; M. Véliz; M. Yoshizawa; Matteo Zambrano.

Forwards: X. Aguilar; L. Eke; M. Ekk; A. Iniguez; S. Mohammed; F. Reynolds; D. Salukombo; L. Stribling; Sullivan; J. Swanzy.

Huntsville’s attacking depth, with multiple forwards and advanced midfielders, aligns with their high scoring averages. However, the defensive unit has conceded heavily, and the coaching staff may need to prioritize structure and discipline, particularly away from home, to avoid another high-concession outing.

Philadelphia Union II Team News

No significant absences reported.

Huntsville City Team News

No significant absences reported.

Injuries & Suspensions

Philadelphia Union II:

  • None reported.

Huntsville City:

  • None reported.

Betting Tips: Philadelphia Union II vs Huntsville City

Below are three data-driven betting angles for this MLS Next Pro clash.

  • Result Tip: Back Philadelphia Union II in the double chance market (home win or draw). Probability estimates give Union II and the draw a combined 90 out of 100 chance, with Huntsville just 10 out of 100. Union II’s stronger defensive numbers and dominant home H2H record support a conservative stance favouring the hosts not to lose.
  • Goals Tip: Consider both teams to score or a goals-based market leaning towards at least two goals. Huntsville average 1.9 goals for and 2.3 against per game, while Union II sit at 1.3 for and 1.3 against. Recent H2H meetings have included scorelines of 2-1, 5-2 and 2-2, indicating a good chance of chances at both ends.
  • Value Tip: Look for a correct score or margin market around a one-goal home win, such as 2-1 Philadelphia Union II. The home side are marginally stronger defensively, and the probability split (45 home, 45 draw, 10 away) suggests a tight contest where Union II’s edge at Subaru Park often tells, as seen in their 1-0 and 2-0 wins in 2025 and 2024.

Odds are accurate at the time of writing and subject to change. Please gamble responsibly.

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