Thursday , 2 July 2026

Columbus Crew SC vs D.C. United SC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2023
Columbus Crew SC
2 – 0
Full Time
D.C. United SC
Sun 5 Mar 2023 · 00:30 UTC Lower.com Field HT 45' · FT 45'
Lucas Zelarayan 10' 1–0
Lucas Zelarayan 44' 2–0
Y 59' Andy Najar
Yaw Yeboah 65' Y
Y 84' Mateusz Klich

Overview

Match Preview

Columbus Crew SC vs D.C. United SC — MLS at Lower.com Field.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 14 33
2 Internacional CF Miami 15 31
3 Chicago Fire FC 14 26
4 New England Revolution 14 25
5 New York Red Bulls 15 22
6 Charlotte FC 15 21
7 FC Cincinnati 15 20
8 New York City FC 15 19
9 D.C. United SC 15 18
10 Columbus Crew SC 15 16
11 Toronto FC 14 14
12 Montreal Impact FC 14 14
13 Orlando City SC 15 14
14 Atlanta United FC 14 11
15 Philadelphia Union 15 7
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 14 32
17 San Jose Earthquakes 15 32
18 Real Salt Lake 14 26
19 FC Dallas 15 25
20 Los Angeles FC 15 24
21 Seattle Sounders FC 13 24
22 Houston Dynamo 14 22
23 Minnesota United FC 15 22
24 Los Angeles Galaxy 15 20
25 San Diego FC 15 17
26 Colorado Rapids SC 15 16
27 St. Louis City 14 16
28 Portland Timbers 14 14
29 Austin FC 15 14
30 Sporting Kansas City 14 11

Head-to-Head

8
4
5
Columbus Crew SC 17 games · Avg 3.1 goals D.C. United SC
Last 5 meetings
2023-03-05 Columbus Crew SC 2–0 D.C. United SC 2022-07-14 D.C. United SC 2–2 Columbus Crew SC 2022-04-30 Columbus Crew SC 3–0 D.C. United SC 2021-10-30 D.C. United SC 1–3 Columbus Crew SC 2021-08-04 Columbus Crew SC 2–4 D.C. United SC

Recent Form

Columbus Crew SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Mar D.C. United SC H 2–0 W
26 Feb Philadelphia Union A 1–4 L
09 Oct Orlando City SC A 1–2 L
05 Oct Charlotte FC A 2–2 D
01 Oct New York Red Bulls H 2–1 W
18 Sep Portland Timbers H 1–1 D
D.C. United SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Mar Columbus Crew SC A 0–2 L
26 Feb Toronto FC H 3–2 W
09 Oct FC Cincinnati H 2–5 L
01 Oct Montreal Impact FC A 0–1 L
18 Sep Internacional CF Miami H 2–3 L
14 Sep Sporting Kansas City A 0–3 L

Season Stats

Columbus Crew SC D.C. United SC
#10 Position #9
16 Points 18
15 Played 15
4 / 4 / 7 W / D / L 4 / 6 / 5
21 Scored 21
23 Conceded 25
-2 GD -4
1.07 PPG 1.20
27% Win % 27%

Key Stats

65% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
65% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
27% Clean Sheets
Columbus Crew SC this season
40% Clean Sheets
D.C. United SC this season

Columbus Crew SC are 10th (16 pts). D.C. United SC are 9th (18 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Columbus Crew SC
0-15
2/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/2
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
D.C. United SC
0-15
2/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
1/2
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Columbus Crew SC is hosting D.C. United SC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Lucas Zelarayan makes it 1-0.
  • 15' Victor Palsson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Columbus Crew SC in their 3-4-3 trying to find a way past D.C. United SC's compact 4-4-2.
  • 25' D.C. United SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 30' The -year-old Juan Hernandez has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 35' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 44' What a moment for Lucas Zelarayan! That strike on 44 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 49' Ireland international Derrick Williams has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 54' D.C. United SC come into this ranked 5 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 59' Andy Najar was booked on 59.
  • 62' The supporters are chanting for Theodore Ku-DiPietro. He replaces Christopher Durkin on 62 minute.
  • 65' Poor challenge from Yaw Yeboah. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 70' It looks like no one’s ball. D.C. United SC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 75' Luis Diaz is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yaw Yeboah at the 75 minute mark.
  • 80' Time for substitution for D.C. United SC. Nigel Robertha is replaced by Yamil Asad.
  • 81' Kevin Molino is replacing Alexandru Matan for the Columbus Crew SC side.
  • 84' The referee calls foul for Mateusz Klich. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 85' The D.C. United SC manager makes a substitution. Mohanad Jeahze departs to be replaced by Derrick Williams.
  • 90' Sean Zawadzki is replacing Lucas Zelarayan for the Columbus Crew SC side.
  • It finishes all square. Columbus Crew SC and D.C. United SC share the spoils 2-0.

Lineups

Columbus Crew SC Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wilfried Nancy

D.C. United SC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wayne Rooney

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lucas Zelarayan 7
Christian Benteke 5
Ola Kamara 4
Pedro Santos 3
Fredric Brillant 2
Federico Higuain 2
Diego Rossi 2
Yordy Reyna 2

Head to Head

2023-03-05 Columbus Crew SC 2–0 D.C. United SC 2022-07-14 D.C. United SC 2–2 Columbus Crew SC 2022-04-30 Columbus Crew SC 3–0 D.C. United SC 2021-10-30 D.C. United SC 1–3 Columbus Crew SC 2021-08-04 Columbus Crew SC 2–4 D.C. United SC

Columbus Crew SC Form

2023-03-05 Columbus Crew SC 2–0 D.C. United SC W 2023-02-26 Philadelphia Union 4–1 Columbus Crew SC L 2022-10-09 Orlando City SC 2–1 Columbus Crew SC L 2022-10-05 Charlotte FC 2–2 Columbus Crew SC D 2022-10-01 Columbus Crew SC 2–1 New York Red Bulls W 2022-09-18 Columbus Crew SC 1–1 Portland Timbers D

D.C. United SC Form

2023-03-05 Columbus Crew SC 2–0 D.C. United SC L 2023-02-26 D.C. United SC 3–2 Toronto FC W 2022-10-09 D.C. United SC 2–5 FC Cincinnati L 2022-10-01 Montreal Impact FC 1–0 D.C. United SC L 2022-09-18 D.C. United SC 2–3 Internacional CF Miami L 2022-09-14 Sporting Kansas City 3–0 D.C. United SC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.88 Columbus Crew SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98 D.C. United SC xG
I would bet for: Columbus Crew SC to win 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Columbus Crew SC58% Draw23% D.C. United SC19%
Actual: Columbus Crew SC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Columbus Crew SC or Draw
82%
Draw or D.C. United SC
42%
Columbus Crew SC or D.C. United SC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Columbus Crew SC41% Draw44% D.C. United SC15%
Actual: Columbus Crew SC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
1 – 0
10%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.6%
0 – 0
7.4%
3 – 0
6.1%
3 – 1
6%
1 – 2
5%
0 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 2
3%
4 – 1
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Columbus Crew SC

Handicap Columbus Crew SC covers Push D.C. United SC covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 18% 66%
-1.5 34% — 66%
-1 34% 23% 43%
-0.5 57% — 43%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 12% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
38% ✗
D.C. United SC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.