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Philadelphia Union
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Columbus Crew

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Philadelphia Union vs Columbus Crew: A Tale of Two Forms in MLS

Philadelphia Union host Columbus Crew in a Major League Soccer fixture that pits a struggling home side against a Columbus team seeking to arrest a concerning recent slump. The Union have been particularly porous at home, while Crew have found wins elusive despite controlling possession.

This fixture could hinge on whether Columbus Crew can leverage their possession-based game and attacking potential against a Philadelphia Union side that has struggled to assert itself, particularly at home. The Union's recent home form suggests a tendency to sit deep and absorb pressure, but their overall defensive record and recent struggles in conceding indicate they are vulnerable. Crew's high possession numbers, averaging over 56% overall, will likely see them try to patiently build attacks, seeking to exploit the Union's defensive frailties. However, Crew's own recent defensive record, conceding 3 goals per game in their last three, suggests the Union might find opportunities on the counter or from set pieces, especially given their higher corner count at home.

Team statistics

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Team Stats Comparison

Home Team Matches
Away Team Matches
Philadelphia Union
VS
Columbus Crew
13
Matches played
13
1 - 3 - 9
Results
3 - 3 - 7
7.7%
Win %
23.1%
1
Goals scored
1.4
1.8
Goals conceded
1.7
3.9
Shots on target
4.3
6.9
Shots off target
4.2
3.8
Blocked shots
3.6
47.5
Ball possession
56.9
75.2
Pass accuracy
87.2
15.5
Fouls
10.5
2
Goalkeeper saves
2.3
2.4
Yellow cards
1.5
0.2
Red cards
0
League averages

Key points

  • • Philadelphia Union have failed to win any of their last 5 home games, conceding 1 goal per game.
  • • Columbus Crew have lost 5 of their last 7 away matches, letting in an average of 2.3 goals.
  • • Both teams have conceded heavily in their last three matches, with Columbus Crew shipping 3 goals per game in that span.

AI Prediction

Despite Philadelphia's dire home form, Columbus Crew's own recent struggles and significant defensive issues on the road make them vulnerable. The odds suggest a tight contest, with the home side slightly favoured, but the statistics point towards a game where both teams might find the net. The Union's recent high-scoring encounter and Crew's consistent scoring on the road, coupled with their defensive frailty, suggest an open game with goals likely.

  • AI
    Confidence
    Pick
    Recent Win% (20)
  • amazon/nova-lite-v1
    nova-lite-v1 (fr)
    by amazon
    70%
    Columbus Crew AWAY
    BTTS NO
    2.5 UNDER
    1x2
    47%
    O/U
    60%
    BTTS
    47%
  • google/gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001
    gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)
    by google
    65%
    X DRAW
    BTTS YES
    2.5 OVER
    1x2
    37%
    O/U
    73%
    BTTS
    57%
  • google/gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001
    gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)
    by google
    65%
    X DRAW
    BTTS YES
    2.5 OVER
    1x2
    50%
    O/U
    70%
    BTTS
    60%
  • google/gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001
    gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ru)
    by google
    65%
    X DRAW
    BTTS YES
    2.5 UNDER
    1x2
    47%
    O/U
    60%
    BTTS
    60%
  • google/gemini-2.5-flash-lite
    gemini-2.5-flash-lite (en)
    by google
    65%
    X DRAW
    BTTS YES
    2.5 OVER
    1x2
    40%
    O/U
    63%
    BTTS
    57%
  • meta-llama/llama-3.1-8b-instruct
    llama-3.1-8b-instruct (it)
    by meta-llama
    85%
    Philadelphia Union HOME
    BTTS YES
    2.5 OVER
    1x2
    43%
    O/U
    77%
    BTTS
    67%
  • meta-llama/llama-3.3-70b-instruct
    llama-3.3-70b-instruct (pt)
    by meta-llama
    60%
    X DRAW
    BTTS YES
    2.5 OVER
    1x2
    43%
    O/U
    67%
    BTTS
    63%
  • openai/gpt-oss-120b:free
    gpt-oss-120b:free (tr)
    by openai
    78%
    Columbus Crew AWAY
    BTTS YES
    2.5 OVER
    1x2
    47%
    O/U
    60%
    BTTS
    53%
  • x-ai/grok-4.1-fast
    grok-4.1-fast (ja)
    by x-ai
    68%
    X DRAW
    BTTS NO
    2.5 UNDER
    1x2
    43%
    O/U
    63%
    BTTS
    63%
  • x-ai/grok-4.1-fast
    grok-4.1-fast (ko)
    by x-ai
    72%
    Columbus Crew AWAY
    BTTS YES
    2.5 OVER
    1x2
    43%
    O/U
    67%
    BTTS
    70%

H2H

Major League Soccer
Match dateTeamScoreTeamO/U 2.5BTTS
4/25/2026
Philadelphia Union
L 0 - 2 W
Columbus Crew
AWAY
UN
6/29/2025
Philadelphia Union
L 0 - 1 W
Columbus Crew
AWAY
UN
5/10/2025HOME
Philadelphia Union
D 2 - 2 D
Columbus Crew
OY
10/5/2024
Philadelphia Union
L 2 - 3 W
Columbus Crew
AWAY
OY
8/28/2024HOME
Philadelphia Union
L 0 - 1 W
Columbus Crew
UN
9/30/2023
Philadelphia Union
D 1 - 1 D
Columbus Crew
AWAY
UY
2/26/2023HOME
Philadelphia Union
W 4 - 1 L
Columbus Crew
OY
Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Philadelphia Union Team recent

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Philadelphia Union
Home Team Matches
Match dateH/AVSScoreResultsO/U 2.5BTTSCor 9.5
AWAY
Orlando City SC3 - 4LOYY
AWAY
New England Revolution1 - 2LOYN
HOME
Nashville SC0 - 0DUNY
AWAY
Columbus Crew0 - 2LUNN
AWAY
Toronto FC3 - 3DOYN
HOME
DC United0 - 0DUNY
AWAY
CF Montreal2 - 1WOYN
AWAY
Charlotte1 - 2LOYY
HOME
Chicago Fire1 - 2LOYY
AWAY
Atlanta United FC1 - 3LOYY

Philadelphia Union are enduring a difficult campaign, evidenced by a stark 7.7% win rate overall and a concerning 69.2% loss rate. Their home form is even more worrying, with no wins from their opening five home fixtures, conceding an average of one goal per game but failing to score themselves (0.4 goals per game). Recent form offers little respite, with the last three matches yielding one draw and two losses, their scoring touch disappearing at home in that run, managing just 0.3 goals per game and conceding 0.7. The last outing saw them draw a blank at home, but their overall defensive fragility remains a significant concern.

Columbus Crew Team recent

Columbus Crew logo
Columbus Crew
Away Team Matches
Match dateH/AVSScoreResultsO/U 2.5BTTSCor 9.5
AWAY
New York Red Bulls2 - 3LOYN
AWAY
New York City FC0 - 3LONY
HOME
Minnesota United FC2 - 3LOYN
HOME
Philadelphia Union2 - 0WUNN
HOME
Los Angeles Galaxy2 - 1WOYN
AWAY
New England Revolution1 - 2LOYY
HOME
Orlando City SC1 - 1DUYY
AWAY
Atlanta United FC3 - 1WOYY
AWAY
Toronto FC1 - 2LOYY
HOME
Nashville SC0 - 1LUNY

Columbus Crew present a mixed picture. While their overall loss percentage (53.8%) is high, they have managed more wins than their hosts and boast a more potent attack, scoring 1.4 goals per game over the season. Their away form, however, is a major red flag, with only one win in seven away matches and a heavy 71.4% loss rate, conceding a worrying 2.3 goals per game on the road. Despite a recent dip in form, losing their last three fixtures overall, they have managed to score 1.3 goals per game in that period, though their defence has been leaky, shipping 3 goals per game. Their last match was a high-scoring defeat on the road, highlighting their ongoing defensive issues.

O
Over
U
Under
Y
Yes
N
No

Odds

1x2
Philadelphia Union
HOME
2.2
DRAW
3.5
Columbus Crew
AWAY
3.1
2.5 OVER/UNDER
OVER
1.85
UNDER
1.95
BTTS
YES
1.67
NO
2.1
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