Philadelphia Union vs Real Salt Lake Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Read our Philadelphia Union vs Real Salt Lake prediction, betting picks, odds, and projected lineups ahead of Saturday's exciting MLS game at Subaru Park.
Jade Griffiths - October 10, 2026, 3:50 PM EDT
6 minutesPhiladelphia Union vs Real Salt Lake Game Preview
Competition | Major League Soccer |
|---|---|
Game Date | Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
Game Time | 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Chester, Pennsylvania, Subaru Park |
The red-hot Philadelphia Union host a short-handed Real Salt Lake at Subaru Park on Saturday night, and the Union are chasing a seventh straight MLS win.
The Union have climbed to sixth in the Eastern Conference standings. Better still, Andre Blake and Cavan Sullivan are back from international duty and ready to start.
Real Salt Lake sit 11th in the Western Conference standings. They also make the trip east without seven injured players, which is a brutal hand to play.
The one thing in RSL's favor is history: Salt Lake have gone 12 straight without a loss against Philadelphia across all competitions.
Philadelphia Union vs Real Salt Lake Recent Results
Philadelphia are flying, with the Union moneyline cashing 8 times across their past 10 outings against all opponents. The attack is doing the heavy lifting, with 4+ goals in each of their last 4 MLS games. Cavan Sullivan is the engine, while Bruno Damiani and Milan Iloski give the front line real bite.
Real Salt Lake finally showed a pulse last time out, as a Sergi Solans brace sank an in-form New England Revolution 3-0 at home. That snapped a long winless run, but the bigger picture is still grim. The RSL moneyline has landed just once across their last 10 outings against all opponents.
Philadelphia Union vs Real Salt Lake Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Philadelphia Union: Japhet Sery Larsen (Suspended)
Real Salt Lake: A. Piol (Injured/out), L. Engel (Injured/out), J. Glad (Injured/out), D. Luna (Injured/out), Z. Booth (Injured/out), Juan Jose Arias (Injured/out), G. Dillon (Injured/out)
Philadelphia Union
The big story in this matchup is who comes back. A host of players return from international duty to start, led by goalkeeper Andre Blake and star midfielder Cavan Sullivan. The lone absentee is Japhet Sery Larsen, who is suspended after crossing the yellow card threshold.
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake are down seven players, with Arias, Glad and Luna among the absentees. There is a small boost, as Pablo Mastroeni could recall Colin Guske for the trip to Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Union vs Real Salt Lake Predicted Lineup
Philadelphia Union
Formation: 4-4-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: A. Blake; K. Wagner, N. Pierre, N. Harriel, F. Westfield; I. Vassilev, J. Lukic, D. J. Jacques, C. Sullivan; M. Iloski, B. Damiani
Real Salt Lake
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: R. Cabral; K. Henry, P. Quinton, D. Yedlin; S. Junqua, N. Caliskan, S. Spierings, D. Marczuk; M. Guilavogui, C. Guske; S. Solans
Philadelphia Union vs Real Salt Lake Key Stats & Game Facts
- Real Salt Lake have had 6+ shots on target in 6 out of 7 games vs Philadelphia Union (Major League Soccer).
- There have been 5+ goals scored in 4 of Philadelphia Union's last 4 games (Major League Soccer).
- Milan Iloski has attempted 2+ shots in 10 of his last 10 appearances (Major League Soccer).
- Bruno Damiani has scored in 3 of his last 4 appearances (Major League Soccer).
- Real Salt Lake have received 2+ cards in 5 of their last 6 games vs Philadelphia Union (Major League Soccer).
Philadelphia Union vs Real Salt Lake Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our prediction for this one is a 3-1 Union win. Philly create plenty from set pieces and wide deliveries, and a depleted Salt Lake side doesn't have the bodies to hold them off for long. RSL's wing play should find a goal, but history won't save them against this version of the Union, and the hosts are rightly priced at -300 (10Bet).
Best Picks
Bruno Damiani to have over 1.5 shots on target in the Player Shots On Target market. This one sits in the Player Shots On Target market. Damiani is a near-certain starter up front, and the numbers rate this above its implied probability. With Philadelphia projected for about 2.6 goals, their striker should get plenty of clean looks.
Cavan Sullivan to have over 3.5 shots in the Player Shots market. This one lives in the Player Shots market. Sullivan is back from international duty and set to start, and Philadelphia take a lot of shots while controlling play in the opposition half. A projected 3.64-goal game is exactly the right setting for a volume shooter.
Philadelphia Union vs Real Salt Lake Same Game Parlay
This Same Game Parlay stacks four legs on the Union attack and Cavan Sullivan.
Cavan Sullivan Anytime Goalscorer: he has scored in 5 of his last 6 appearances in Major League Soccer, and he's back in the XI.
Over 3.5 Total Home Goals: Philadelphia Union have scored 4+ goals in their past 4 outings in Major League Soccer, and RSL arrive badly short-handed.
Cavan Sullivan Over 2.5 Player Shots: he has scored or assisted in 6 straight appearances in Major League Soccer, so he's always on the ball in dangerous areas.
Four legs, one story: back the Union attack, and back Sullivan to drive it.
At the time of writing, this Same Game Parlay pays a best price of +625 and is as short as +473 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of $9.70 from best to worst price.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
Philadelphia Union vs Real Salt Lake Talking Points
Cavan Sullivan is the story. He just became the youngest goalscorer in US Men's National Team history in a win over Mexico, and MLS then named him the youngest Player of the Month in league history. Real Salt Lake, meanwhile, have won just once on the road this season, which is why the visitors are priced at +700 (Bet365) for this game. Their best route is attacking down the wings and on the counter, where Philly can look loose, but a thin squad limits how often they can pull it off.
Philadelphia Union vs Real Salt Lake Predictions FAQs
When is the Philadelphia Union vs Real Salt Lake US MLS game?
The game is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026, kicking off at 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT.
Where is Philadelphia Union vs Real Salt Lake being played?
The game will be played at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania.
What is the team news for Philadelphia Union vs Real Salt Lake?
Philadelphia Union are without suspended defender Japhet Sery Larsen, though Andre Blake and Cavan Sullivan return from international duty. Real Salt Lake are missing seven injured players, including Justen Glad and Diego Luna.
What is the score prediction for Philadelphia Union vs Real Salt Lake?
Philadelphia Union are predicted to win 3-1 against Real Salt Lake, backed by a six-game MLS winning streak and 18 goals scored over their previous four games.
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