Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union Prediction & Picks - Major League Soccer
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by Bradley Gibbs | in Major League Soccer Picks
Having got back to winning ways in front of a home crowd on Wednesday evening, the Columbus Crew will be hoping to secure back-to-back wins for the first time this season, and they have the opportunity to do just that by hosting a less-than-secure Philadelphia Union side on Saturday. Ahead of the action at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, it may just be worth betting on 'Both Teams to Score' at odds which look a little too inflated.
Not for the first time in recent weeks, the Crew looked nicely threatening in the final third on Wednesday, scoring two goals and creating plenty, but they were once again too open at the back, so a Union side that scored three away goals last time out should fancy themselves to profit offensively. The visitors can't exactly keep it tight, though, so they likely won't be too hopeful of recording a shutout.
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Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
24
|
19 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | -2 |
|
29
|
13 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | -9 |
Columbus Crew and Philadelphia Union Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 22, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Apr 18, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Apr 15, 2026 - US Open Cup
Apr 12, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Apr 4, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Mar 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 22, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Apr 12, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Mar 14, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Mar 7, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Nov 2, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 18, 2025 - Major League Soccer
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 18, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Apr 15, 2026 - US Open Cup
Apr 4, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Mar 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Feb 28, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Feb 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 22, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Apr 18, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Apr 11, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Apr 4, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Mar 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Mar 18, 2026 - Concachampions
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 18, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Mar 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Mar 10, 2026 - Concachampions
Mar 7, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Mar 1, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Feb 26, 2026 - Concachampions
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 22, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Apr 11, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Apr 4, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Mar 18, 2026 - Concachampions
Mar 14, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Feb 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Columbus Crew against Philadelphia Union : Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
33 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Jun 29, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 10, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 5, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Aug 28, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Aug 21, 2024 - Leagues Cup
Sep 30, 2023 - Major League Soccer
Columbus Crew against Philadelphia Union Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
N. Hagen
DefenderM. Farsi
C. Ruvalcaba
S. Moreira
Y. Cheberko
MidfielderA. Sejdic
N. Akhundzade
D. Gazdag
J. Thiare
A. Rick
DefenderG. Martinez
MidfielderA. Bedoya
J. Lukic
B. Bender
I. Vassilev
A. Anello
E. Alladoh
M. Jakupovic
Missing players
B. Lennon
ForwardW. Abou Ali
Q. Sullivan
Most goals and assists
Columbus Crew
Philadelphia Union
D. Rossi
(6 Goals)
M. Iloski
(9 Goals)
M. Arfsten
(4 Assists)
F. Westfield
(5 Assists)
Columbus Crew - Philadelphia Union Key Points
- During the week, both teams were involved in games where they scored and conceded.
- Both teams have found the net in five of Columbus Crew's last six games in all competitions.
- Both teams have scored in each of the Philadelphia Union's last five away games in all competitions.
- The hosts have kept just one clean sheet at home this season, while the visitors have kept just one clean sheet away.
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Our Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union Prediction
When we consider the recent displays of both teams, there's likely a stronger chance of both teams notching in this game than a price of -149 currently reflects. Odds of -149 implies a 59.8% chance, which looks a little low given that both teams have scored in 80% of the Union's away games so far this season. Both teams have also scored in 70% of the Crew's MLS games overall in 2026, which means that we should take odds of -149 and be thankful for the chunk of value.
Our Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union Pick: Both Teams to Score.
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