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Philadelphia Union vs. Nashville SC prediction, odds, MLS picks [5/2/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Philadelphia Union vs Nashville SC predictions for MLS Saturday.
Philadelphia will take on Nashville in MLS action at Subaru Park on Saturday, beginning at 7:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven MLS model projects Philadelphia as the most likely winner of the Philadelphia vs. Nashville game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's match, including best bets and picks.
Philadelphia Union vs. Nashville SC prediction: Who will win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's MLS game between Philadelphia and Nashville, forming part of our MLS predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently indicates a 40.2% chance of Philadelphia winning, a 33.7% chance for Nashville, and a 26.1% chance of a draw.
Additionally, the over/under total of 2.5 goals has a 53% chance of staying under, according to our model.
Philadelphia Union vs. Nashville SC odds
We have sourced the best MLS odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Moneyline
| Philadelphia | Nashville | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| +120 | +240 | +230 |
Total Goals
| Over 2.5 | Under 2.5 |
|---|---|
| -105 | -130 |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Philadelphia Union vs. Nashville SC picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Nashville | +240 |
| Total Goals | Under 2.5 | -130 |
According to our MLS best bets, the top play to make on this game is Nashville to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Philadelphia Union vs. Nashville SC: Correct score predictions
Here are the top three most likely final scores according to our model, with a 1-1 draw being the most probable:
| Final Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| PHI 1-1 NSC | 12.4% |
| PHI 1-0 NSC | 10% |
| PHI 0-1 NSC | 9% |
These predictions are based on each team's average score according to our machine learning model, which means the most likely correct score can differ from our predicted winner.
Philadelphia Union vs. Nashville SC game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's action between Philadelphia and Nashville in MLS at Subaru Park is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: Philadelphia Union vs. Nashville SC
- Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Subaru Park
World Cup 2026 watch: Quinn Sullivan (USA)
Philadelphia attacking midfielder Quinn Sullivan is one to watch for USMNT fans this year as anticipation ramps up as we approach the FIFA World Cup 2026, with rising interest in World Cup news and early debates about who will win the World Cup. With the United States placed alongside Australia, Paraguay, and Türkiye in Group D next year, Sullivan's form will be monitored closely.
Conclusion
According to our computer model, Philadelphia has a 40.2% win probability on Saturday, Nashville has a 33.7% win probability, and there is a 26.1% chance that the game will end in a draw.
Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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