Seattle Sounders vs Columbus Crew Prediction 6 July 2025
πThe upcoming clash between Seattle Sounders and Columbus Crew promises to be an exhilarating encounter. The teams are showing contrasting forms: Seattle are eager to turn around their fortunes after a string of losses, while Columbus are in more stable form with several consecutive victories. Both sides boast attacking prowess, yet their defensive lines sometimes falter. The intrigue is heightened by the ongoing battle for top positions, making it crucial for neither team to drop points.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 07 September 2024 and ended with a 0-4 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (home team - Columbus Crew):
- possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corners: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 6 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 7.
πStatistical preview of the official meetings between Seattle Sounders and Columbus Crew:
- 20 matches played;
- home wins - 9, away wins - 6, draws - 5;
- goals scored - 30 vs. 23;
- average total goals in the 1st half - 1.3, in the 2nd half - 1.35;
- average total goals per match - 2.65.
Head-to-head statistics Seattle Sounders - Columbus Crew

Seattle Sounders Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the MLS, with Seattle Sounders hosting Austin. The game concluded with a 2-0 victory for the home side.
Here's a breakdown of the match statistics (Seattle Sounders vs Austin):
- possession percentage: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 12 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 6 vs 1.
Seattle Sounders are on the hunt for consistency following a string of losses, having dropped six of their last ten matches. Despite this, they still hold the fifth spot in the standings, thanks to a strong start to the season. Their style of play focuses on ball control and swift wing attacks, but a shaky defense has been their Achilles' heel, conceding an average of 1.32 goals per match. Their recent clash against Columbus ended in a commanding 4-0 victory, which should serve as a catalyst for renewed success.
Match Results: Seattle Sounders

Columbus Crew Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place on in the MLS, with Columbus Crew hosting Philadelphia Union. The match ended with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union):
- possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corners: 2 vs 3;
- fouls: 16 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 6;
- shots on target: 3 vs 0.
Columbus continue to delight their fans with impressive performances, currently holding fourth place in the league with 10 victories. The team showcases a balanced style of play-effectively attacking with an average of 1.65 goals per game while striving to maintain possession through the midfield. However, their defense occasionally falters, as evidenced by an average of 1.3 goals conceded per game. In their last head-to-head encounter, the club suffered a heavy defeat to Seattle, losing 0-4.
Match Results: Columbus Crew
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 20;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 2; for visitors away - 3; number of draws - 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.3;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.75, while the visitors net 0.55.
First-Half Stats: Seattle Sounders (home) vs Columbus Crew (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 8;
- wins: 2 (22.22%) vs 1 (12.5%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 4 (50%);
- draws: 7 (77.78%) vs 3 (37.5%);
- Average goals scored: 1.11 vs 1.63;
- Average goals conceded: 0.33 vs 1.13.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 1 vs 4;
- losses: 5 vs 6;
- draws: 4 vs 0;
- Average first-half total: 0.9 (scored - 0.2, conceded - 0.7) vs 2 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 1.1).
- Columbus Crew conceded in the 1st half in last 6 away games (MLS).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 20;
- home team wins - 9, away team wins - 6, draws - 5.
Statistics: Seattle Sounders vs Columbus Crew
- matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 20;
- wins: 8 vs 10;
- win percentage: 42% vs 50%;
- losses: 6 vs 3;
- draws: 5 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 4;
- losses: 6 vs 2;
- draws: 1 vs 4.
- Columbus Crew won with a +1.5 handicap in 29 of last 30 games (MLS).
- Columbus Crew won with a +1.5 handicap in 18 of last 19 games.
- Columbus Crew won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.5, the guests - 1.15;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.65;
- both teams scored: overall - 10; at the home team's field - 6.
Statistics: Seattle Sounders vs Columbus Crew
- average total in the tournament: 2.74 vs 2.95;
- average total goals scored: 1.42 vs 1.65;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.58 vs 0.9;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.84 vs 0.75;
- Seattle Sounders: average total at home in the tournament - 2.22;
- Columbus Crew: average total away in the tournament - 1.5;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 1.17) vs 1.9 (away - 1.5).
- Columbus Crew have scored in 18 of last 19 away games (MLS).
- Columbus Crew have scored in 12 of last 13 away games.
- Columbus Crew have scored in last 11 games (MLS).
Prediction on corners
Seattle Sounders: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.68; at home field - 6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; at home field - 5.
Columbus Crew: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.15, away - 3.88;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.5; away - 4.5.
- Under 10.5 corners in 8 of last 9 Seattle Sounders home games.
- Under 10.5 corners in 7 of last 8 Seattle Sounders games.
- Under 10.5 corners in last 5 Seattle Sounders games (MLS).
- Under 10.5 corners in 12 of last 13 Columbus Crew away games (MLS).
- Under 10.5 corners in last 6 Columbus Crew games (MLS).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 1.4 (0.7 for home team and 0.7 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 1.34 (0.67 for home team and 0.67 for away team).
Seattle Sounders: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.74; at home - 1.56;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.3; at home - 1.17.
Columbus Crew: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.1, away - 1.13;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.1; away - 0.75.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 20;
- both teams scored all-time - 10 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 6 times.
Statistics: Seattle Sounders vs Columbus Crew
- number of matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 20;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 8 vs 15;
- number of BTTS matches for Seattle Sounders at home - 4 (44%);
- number of BTTS matches for Columbus Crew away - 7 (88%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 9;
- BTTS matches for Seattle Sounders at home - 2 (33%);
- BTTS matches for Columbus Crew away - 4 (100%).
- Columbus Crew have scored and conceded in 10 of last 11 games (MLS).
- Columbus Crew have scored and conceded in last 7 away games (MLS).
β Editorial Prediction
We're in for an exciting clash. The opponents are well-matched, but Seattle seem to hold the edge. They've won the last two head-to-heads, and you can't overlook their motivation factor, as the club is still searching for its form post-Club World Cup. This match is an ideal opportunity to redeem themselves in front of their fans, given their strong home record. Columbus have been impressive lately, but all streaks eventually come to an end. Our pick is a Seattle Sounders victory.