{"id":1475932,"date":"2026-07-24T16:27:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T15:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1475932"},"modified":"2026-07-24T16:27:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T15:27:03","slug":"philadelphia-union-vs-seattle-sounders","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/philadelphia-union-vs-seattle-sounders\/","title":{"rendered":"Philadelphia Union vs Seattle Sounders: predictions, best bets and latest odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Philadelphia Union vs Seattle Sounders predictions headline Sunday morning’s MLS action at Subaru Park. The Union welcome the Sounders to Chester for a contest between two sides in contrasting positions but united by poor recent form. Kick-off is at 7:30pm ET on Saturday (00:30am BST Sunday), with both teams desperate for three points.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Philadelphia Union beat New York Red Bulls 3-1 last time out to record their first home victory of the 2026 season. Seattle Sounders have lost four consecutive matches, including a 3-1 defeat at Austin FC. The visitors arrive in the Northeast with a lengthy injury list that leaves head coach Brian Schmetzer short of options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Philadelphia Union vs Seattle Sounders predictions and betting tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
OUR PREDICTION<\/th>ODDS & BOOKMAKER<\/th>CONFIDENCE<\/th>WHY WE’RE BACKING IT<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Milan Iloski to score anytime<\/td>23\/10 with BetMGM (30%)<\/a><\/td>\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>Iloski leads Philadelphia’s attack alongside Bruno Damiani and has been one of the few bright spots in a difficult season for the Union. Richter’s side scored three goals against the Red Bulls last week. Iloski was central to the performance that delivered the club’s first home win of the campaign. Seattle arrive without a cluster of first-team defenders. Jackson Ragen is suspended, while Yeimar Gomez Andrade, Kim Kee-hee and Nikola Petkovic are all sidelined. That depleted backline should afford Iloski more space and shooting opportunities than usual. At 23\/10, there is value in backing the forward to build on last week’s momentum.<\/td><\/tr>
Philadelphia Union half-time\/full-time<\/td>12\/5 with BetMGM (35%)<\/a><\/td>\u2605\u2605<\/td>The Sounders have lost four matches in a row. Their last away victory came against a full-strength opponent several weeks ago. Philadelphia’s 3-1 win over the Red Bulls was built on a strong first-half performance. The Union have shown they can start games well at Subaru Park when confidence is high. Seattle’s injury crisis leaves Schmetzer without nine senior players. That level of disruption makes it difficult to set up with any defensive solidity. Philadelphia have 248 shots this season, the most in MLS, and that attacking volume should tell against a patched-up visiting defence. At 12\/5, the hosts to lead at half-time and win looks a strong proposition.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n