Philadelphia Union beat Red Bull New York 3–1. Bawler's model had Philadelphia Union in front at 43% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 3.5 goals and the match produced 4. Red Bull New York had 11 shots (4 on target) to Philadelphia Union's 19 (7), with 58% of the ball against 42%. Expected goals finished 1.6 to 2.9.
Published before kickoff and settled afterwards — misses included. Every call is time-stamped to the Bitcoin blockchain before the match so it cannot be edited later.
What we expected before kickoff.
Each row is drawn on one scale, so a bar means the same length on both sides. Second-half goals are our full-match forecast minus our first half.
What we published for this match, strongest first — our three strongest above the line.
Chance of at least one goal before half-time: 77%
First-half numbers are our full-match forecast split by how much of each side's shooting and corners usually comes before the break. The small bars under each number are that side's most recent first halves (up to six).
Philadelphia Union beat Red Bull New York 3–1. Bawler's model had Philadelphia Union in front at 43% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 3.5 goals and the match produced 4. Red Bull New York had 11 shots (4 on target) to Philadelphia Union's 19 (7), with 58% of the ball against 42%. Expected goals finished 1.6 to 2.9.
Red Bull New York 1–3 Philadelphia Union, played on 30 Aug 2026 in the USA: MLS. Bawler's model had gone into it with Red Bull New York 33%, the draw 23% and Philadelphia Union 43%.
Full-time: Possession 58%–42%, Expected goals (xG) 1.6–2.9, Shots 11–19, Shots on target 4–7, Shots inside box 11–14, Big chances 3–3, Corners 4–7, Saves 1–3, Fouls 12–13, Offsides 3–4, Yellow cards 1–2.
Yes — both Red Bull New York and Philadelphia Union scored, finishing 1–3. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 67% before kickoff.
Every call is published before kickoff and graded afterwards, misses included. On this match: Our call — we said Philadelphia Union or draw 67%, it finished Philadelphia Union won (43% called); Total goals — we said 3.5, it finished 4; Both teams to score — we said 67%, it finished Yes; Graded pick — we said Over 1.5 goals 86%, it finished Landed.