Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union Prediction 25 April 2026
🔊 The matchup promises to be intriguing given the recent form of both teams. Columbus have shown a knack for both scoring and conceding in their games, highlighting their attacking style of play. Philadelphia, on the other hand, are trying to stabilize their game following a string of setbacks. Both teams are eager to improve their standings.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between the teams took place on 29 June 2025 and ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Columbus Crew were the home side):
- possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corners: 2 vs 3;
- fouls: 16 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 6;
- shots on target: 3 vs 0.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Columbus Crew and Philadelphia Union:
- 40 matches played;
- home wins - 20, away wins - 13, draws - 7;
- goals scored - 50 each;
- average first-half total - 1.13, second-half - 1.38;
- average total goals per match - 2.5.
Head-to-head statistics Columbus Crew - Philadelphia Union

Columbus Crew Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the MLS, featuring Columbus Crew as the home side against Los Angeles Galaxy. The match concluded with a 2-1 victory.
Here are the match statistics (Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy):
- possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corners: 4 vs 1;
- fouls: 13 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 1.
Columbus Crew are in decent form, having secured three wins and a draw in their last five matches. The team stands out with their attacking play, averaging 1.5 goals per game over the past ten matches. However, their defense has shown vulnerabilities, conceding around 1.3 goals per game. Currently sitting ninth in the standings, Columbus are eager to improve their position to solidify a playoff spot. Their home stadium offers an additional advantage that they will look to capitalize on against their opponent.
Match Results: Columbus Crew

Philadelphia Union Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the MLS, where they faced Toronto as the away side. The game ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Philadelphia Union vs Toronto):
- possession: 36% vs 64%;
- corners: 2 vs 2;
- fouls: 18 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 4;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
Philadelphia Union are struggling to find their form, with just one win in their last five matches, alongside two draws and two losses, highlighting the team's inconsistency. Their defense is a weak spot, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per match while managing to score only one goal per game on average. Sitting in fourteenth place in the standings, the team is desperately in need of points to climb out of the lower ranks.
Match Results: Philadelphia Union
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 40;
- home team wins - 20, away team wins - 13, draws - 7.
Statistics: Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union
- matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 9;
- wins: 2 vs 1;
- win percentage: 22% vs 11%;
- losses: 4 vs 6;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 1;
- losses: 4 vs 6;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
- Philadelphia Union have not won in 9 of last 10 games (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.25, the guests - 1.25;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.5;
- both teams scored: overall - 20; at the home team's field - 13.
Statistics: Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union
- average total in the tournament: 2.78 vs 2.67;
- average total goals scored: 1.33 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.67 vs 0.22;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.67 vs 0.78;
- Columbus Crew: average total at home in the tournament - 0.75;
- Philadelphia Union: average total away in the tournament - 1.4;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 0.75) vs 1 (away - 1.6).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Columbus Crew games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Columbus Crew games (MLS).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 40;
- both teams scored all-time - 20 times;
- on the home team’s field - 13 times.
Statistics: Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union
- number of matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 9;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 7 vs 6;
- number of BTTS matches for Columbus Crew at home - 2 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Philadelphia Union away - 4 (80%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Columbus Crew at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Philadelphia Union away - 5 (100%).
- Columbus Crew have scored and conceded in last 5 games (MLS).
- Philadelphia Union have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games.
- Philadelphia Union have scored and conceded in last 5 away games.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:2 (13/129, 10.1%);
- Columbus Crew at home most often finish matches: 0:0 , 0:1 , 1:1 , 2:1 (1/4, 25%);
- Philadelphia Union away most often play: 1:0 , 1:2 , 2:1 , 3:1 , 3:3 (1/5, 20%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 11.97% (odds 7.5)
1:1 - 11.57% (odds 7)
2:1 - 9.82% (odds 8)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Based on the current form of both teams and the trend of both teams scoring, an open game with potential for goals on both sides is expected. Columbus Crew have the home-field advantage and a more stable attack compared to their opponent, but their defense also gives Philadelphia hope for finding the net. A reasonable prediction is both teams to score, considering the factors mentioned above.