FC Dallas vs Philadelphia Union Preview, Odds, and Predictions – 06/01/2025

Two teams face off in the Major League Soccer this Saturday with absolutely contrasting emotions when FC Dallas hosts the Philadelphia Union at home. Philadelphia Union has been having a season to remember, sitting at the absolute summit of Major League Soccer with 33 points, whereas FC Dallas sits 23rd in overall rankings with just 17 points accumulated in 15 matches so far. While Dallas is struggling near the foot of the table, the Union are flying high at the top of the Eastern Conference, with their sights firmly set on silverware.

Learn more about the odds, team news, picks, and predictions for this exciting game between Nashville SC and New York City FC:

Where to Watch FC Dallas vs Philadelphia Union

Here is when and where to watch the clash between FC Dallas vs Philadelphia Union:

Date: 05/31/2025

Time: 8:30 PM ET

Location: Toyota Stadium, Texas.

Where to watch: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

FC Dallas vs Philadelphia Union Preview

The home team, FC Dallas, is in dire need of points after remaining winless in their last five fixtures. They have a goal difference of minus eight and will face, possibly, their toughest opponent so far in the campaign in the form of the Philadelphia Union. Philadelphia Union are without a defeat in their last five fixtures, absolute contrasting to the home team’s form.

FC Dallas

Despite their home advantage, they have not been able to win at their stadium in the last three fixtures, losing once and drawing twice. The last match at home against Houston Dynamos, they lost 2-0 and have not Kept a clean sheet in their last 8 matches in the league.

Philadelphia Union

The Philadelphia Union have scored 13 goals in their last five matches, coming on the back of a win against Toronto FC on the road. They are ranked second in the season when it comes to form away from home and have won 10 matches already out of the 16 played.

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FC Dallas vs Philadelphia Union Under/Over Predictions

Total Goals Over 3.5 @+176 as per FanDuel: The best side in the league, Philadelphia Union, has scored two or more goals on every occasion in their last three matches. This time facing one of the worst defences in the league, the total goal tally can very easily exceed the three-goal mark. 32 goals in the season already for the Philadelphia Union, and they will look forward to extending that statistic against FC Dallas.

FC Dallas vs Philadelphia Union Player Picks

Tai Baribo to score anytime @+155 as per FanDuel: Tai Baribo, the 27-year-old Israeli forward for Philadelphia Union wearing the No. 9 shirt, has scored 13 goals and provided one assist in Major League Soccer this season out of the 15 matches he played, and will once again be on the cards to put his name on the score sheet playing against FC Dallas.

Lucho Acosta to score anytime @ +185 as per FanDuel: Luciano Acosta, the 31-year-old Argentinian forward for FC Dallas, will be their biggest hope to get something on the scoresheet and shock Philadelphia Union, taking away points from the fixture. The number 10 has scored three goals in the 14 matches played so far and has played in two different positions in the season already, playing both attacking midfielder role and also as a striker for FC Dallas.

FC Dallas vs Philadelphia Union Prediction

Given the concrete distinction between the two sides’ quality in recent form and confidence going forward into the fixture, the game is heavily poised for Philadelphia Union to win it big against FC Dallas, though we cannot completely rule out a shock from the home side paired with the cheer they receive from the home crowd.

Our final prediction: Philadelphia Union will win the game 4-1, which is another statement of their recent form leading the Major League Soccer table.