Philadelphia Union vs New England Revs - MLS playoffs preview: TV channel, live stream, team news and prediction

  • Revs and Union clash at Subaru Park
  • The game will be the 41st meeting between the two
  • Philadelphia are slight favorites at home
The Revs take on Philadelphia Union
The Revs take on Philadelphia Union / Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/GettyImages
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Philadelphia Union are set to take on New England Revolution in the first round of MLS Cup playoffs on October 28 at Subaru Park.

Like the clash happening on the West coast between LAFC and Vancouver Whitecaps, the two sides last met on Decision Day -- one week from the time of kick-off -- with the Revs prevailing 2-1.

The two Northeastern clubs have a storied rivalry and will do battle for the 41st time but with much higher stakes at play. Given how the Union like to set up shop at home, this could be a defensive slugfest on Saturday afternoon in game one.


What time does Philadelphia Union vs New England Revolution kick-off?

  • Location: Chester, Pennsylvania
  • Stadium: Subaru Park
  • Date: Saturday 28 October
  • Kick-off Time: 17:00 ET / 14:00 PT / 22:00 BST
  • Referee: Pierre-Luc Lauziere

Philadelphia Union vs New England Revolution H2H record

  • Philadelphia Union: 21 wins
  • New England Revolution: 11 wins
  • Draws: 8
  • Last meeting: New England Revolution 2-1 Philadelphia Union (MLS) - 21 October 2023

How to watch Philadelphia Union vs New England Revolution on TV channel and live stream

Country

TV channel/live stream

United States

Apple TV - MLS Season Pass

United Kingdom

Apple TV - MLS Season Pass

Canada

Apple TV +


Philadelphia Union team news

Olivier Mbaizo
Mbaizo will not feature / Jeff Dean/GettyImages

Olivier Mbaizo misses out with a hamstring injury and is expected to return to action in mid-November, while an ankle problem sees Matthew Neal unavailable for selection. He should be back in the mix near the end of November.


Philadelphia Union predicted lineup vs New England Revolution

Philadelphia Union predicted lineup vs New England Revolution (3-4-1-2): Blake; Glesnes, Elliot, Lowe; Harriel, Bedoya, McGlynn, Wagner; Gazdag; Carranza, Uhre.


New England Revolution team news

Ian Harkes
Harkes is expected back in November / Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/GettyImages

A head injury has Ian Harkes sidelined with a timetable to return in early November, while Damian Rivera is expected back in action in the middle of next month after recovering from a knee injury.


New England Revolution predicted lineup vs Philadelphia Union

New England Revolution predicted lineup vs Philadelphia Union (4-2-3-1): Jackson; Jones, Farell, Romney, Jones; Buck, Kaye; Chancalay, Gil, Boateng; Bou.


Philadelphia Union vs New England Revolution score prediction

We more than likely won't see a high-scoring contest due to Philadelphia head coach Jim Curtin liking a more defensive brand of soccer. But both teams still have top-notch quality up front and will be eager to grab the first goal to take pressure off themselves.

It will be a close one but the Revs will have just enough to snatch game one away from the Union.

Prediction: Philadelphia Union 1-2 New England Revolution


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