Columbus Crew II vs Philadelphia Union II prediction & analysis
61%
Footrivo pick
Columbus Crew II to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.63 · bookmaker 1.95 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.95Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultColumbus Crew II to win ✓61% · @1.95
Double chanceEither team to win ✓86% · @1.29
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗65% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · fair 1.23
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.10
Columbus Crew II vs Philadelphia Union II preview and prediction
The match
The MLS Next Pro sees Columbus Crew II take on Philadelphia Union II on Saturday 18 July, kicking off at 23:00 (WAT) at Historic Crew Stadium. Columbus Crew II are 4th with 48 points from 28 games (in the top four), while Philadelphia Union II sit 11th on 43 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Columbus Crew II's last 5: DDWWW Most recently they drew with New England II 2–2 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game.
Philadelphia Union II's last 5: DWLWD Most recently they drew with Huntsville City 0–0 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.0 scored and 1.2 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Columbus Crew II arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 1.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 2.0 for Columbus Crew II and 1.1 for Philadelphia Union II. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score in 65% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Columbus Crew II 61%, draw 14%, Philadelphia Union II 25%.
Both teams to score: yes (65%) at 1.44.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Columbus Crew II to win – a 61% chance at odds of 1.95, above our fair price of 1.63, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Columbus Crew II 2–1 Philadelphia Union II. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Columbus Crew II61%fair 1.63 · @1.95
Draw14%fair 7.16 · @3.30
Philadelphia Union II25%fair 4.05 · @3.25
3.08Expected goals
1.97Columbus Crew II xG
1.11Philadelphia Union II xG
65%Both score
59%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
2–110%
1–09%
2–09%
3–17%
3–06%
From our goals model: Columbus Crew II 2.0 – 1.1 Philadelphia Union II 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 II to win✓
61%
1.63
1.95 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
86%
1.16
1.29 ▲
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
65%
1.55
1.44
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
81%
1.23
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
59%
1.68
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
63%
1.59
–
Half-time result
Columbus Crew II ahead at half-time✓
43%
2.35
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Columbus Crew II / FT Columbus Crew II✓
36%
2.75
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.10
–
Form
Columbus Crew II – last 6
DDWWWW
16 Jul
@ New England II
2–2
D
29 Jun
@ Orlando City II
2–2
D
21 Jun
vs Atlanta United II
3–2
W
14 Jun
@ FC Cincinnati II
1–0
W
8 Jun
vs Connecticut FC
2–1
W
31 May
@ New York City II
3–2
W
2.2Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Philadelphia Union II – last 6
DWLWDL
12 Jul
vs Huntsville City
0–0
D
5 Jul
@ New England II
4–0
W
29 Jun
@ New York RB II
0–5
L
22 Jun
@ Orlando City II
2–1
W
14 Jun
vs New York City II
0–0
D
6 Jun
@ Crown Legacy
0–1
L
1.0Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
17%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Columbus Crew II and Philadelphia Union II.
What is the prediction for Columbus Crew II vs Philadelphia Union II?
Our pick is Columbus Crew II to win with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.95.
Who will win Columbus Crew II vs Philadelphia Union II?
On our numbers Columbus Crew II have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 14% and Philadelphia Union II 25%.
How many goals will there be in Columbus Crew II vs Philadelphia Union II?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Columbus Crew II vs Philadelphia Union II?
Our predicted score is Columbus Crew II 2–1 Philadelphia Union II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Columbus Crew II vs Philadelphia Union II?
Columbus Crew II vs Philadelphia Union II (MLS Next Pro) kicks off on Saturday 18 July 2026 at 23:00 (West Africa Time) at Historic Crew Stadium.
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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