Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union preview and prediction
The match
Columbus Crew host Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer on Sunday 26 April, with kick-off at 00:30 (WAT) at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Columbus Crew are 7th with 47 points from 34 games (in the top half), while Philadelphia Union sit 6th on 50 points (in the top half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Columbus Crew's last 5: WLWDW Most recently they beat Los Angeles Galaxy 2–1 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Philadelphia Union's last 5: DDLDL Most recently they drew with Toronto FC 3–3 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Columbus Crew arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.8 for Columbus Crew and 1.0 for Philadelphia Union. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 58%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Columbus Crew 58%, draw 19%, Philadelphia Union 23%.
Both teams to score: yes (58%) at 1.73.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 76% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Columbus Crew 1–1 Philadelphia Union. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Columbus Crew58%fair 1.71 · @1.73
Draw19%fair 5.33 · @3.75
Philadelphia Union23%fair 4.37 · @4.45
2.75Expected goals
1.77Columbus Crew xG
0.98Philadelphia Union xG
58%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–011%
1–111%
2–010%
2–110%
0–06%
0–16%
From our goals model: Columbus Crew 1.8 – 1.0 Philadelphia Union expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Columbus Crew to win✓
58%
1.71
1.73
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.23
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
58%
1.72
1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
52%
1.91
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
69%
1.44
1.38
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
41%
2.46
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Columbus Crew / FT Columbus Crew✓
35%
2.88
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
11%
8.83
–
Form
Columbus Crew – last 6
WLWDWL
23 Apr
vs Los Angeles Galaxy
2–1
W
19 Apr
@ New England Revolution
1–2
L
16 Apr
@ Richmond Kickers
3–0
W
13 Apr
vs Orlando City SC
1–1
D
5 Apr
@ Atlanta United FC
3–1
W
14 Mar
vs Nashville SC
0–1
L
1.7Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Philadelphia Union – last 6
DDLDLL
23 Apr
@ Toronto FC
3–3
D
19 Apr
vs DC United
0–0
D
5 Apr
@ Charlotte
1–2
L
19 Mar
@ Club America
1–1
D
11 Mar
vs Club America
0–1
L
8 Mar
vs San Jose Earthquakes
0–1
L
0.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Columbus Crew and Philadelphia Union.
What is the prediction for Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union?
On our numbers Columbus Crew have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Philadelphia Union 23%.
How many goals will there be in Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union?
Our predicted score is Columbus Crew 1–1 Philadelphia Union, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union?
Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 26 April 2026 at 00:30 (West Africa Time) at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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