# Philadelphia Union vs DC United | MLS | April 19, 2026

Philadelphia Union enter this fixture in alarming form — five consecutive defeats leave them rooted to the bottom of the league, and there's little in their underlying numbers to inspire confidence. Despite the poor run, they've kept things relatively tight at home this season, conceding just over a goal per game on their own patch.

DC United arrive in patchy form themselves but sit comfortably mid-table, and their away record shows a tendency to leak goals on the road — clean sheets have been rare. That defensive vulnerability could matter here.

H2H history strongly favours the Union in this fixture, and home advantage may yet count for something. Despite Union's dreadful form, this looks tighter than the surface suggests — a spirited home performance wouldn't be a surprise. Goals, however, may be at a premium given both sides track below league average scoring rates.