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Columbus Crew SC vs Philadelphia Union, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2026
Sun 29 Sep 2019 · 21:00 UTC HT 45+4' · FT 45+4'

Overview

Match Preview

Columbus Crew SC vs Philadelphia UnionMLS .

Match Details

  • Referee Rubiel Vazquez
  • Referee M. de Oliveira
  • Referee Jason White
  • Referee Jon Freemon
  • Referee
10 games this season 🟨 2.3/game 8.6 goals/game 🟥 2 total

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Sep Philadelphia Union H 2–0 W
21 Sep Vancouver Whitecaps FC A 1–1 D
14 Sep Atlanta United FC A 3–1 W
31 Aug Chicago Fire FC H 1–1 D
25 Aug FC Cincinnati A 3–1 W
21 Aug New York City FC A 0–1 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Sep Columbus Crew SC A 0–2 L
26 Sep San Jose Earthquakes A 2–1 W
22 Sep New York Red Bulls A 0–2 L
14 Sep Los Angeles FC H 1–1 D
31 Aug Atlanta United FC H 3–1 W
24 Aug D.C. United SC H 3–1 W

Season Stats

Columbus Crew SC Philadelphia Union
#10 Position #15
16 Points 7
15 Played 15
4 / 4 / 7 W / D / L 1 / 4 / 10
21 Scored 18
23 Conceded 30
-2 GD -12
1.07 PPG 0.47
27% Win % 7%

Key Stats

30% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
30% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
27% Clean Sheets
Columbus Crew SC this season
20% Clean Sheets
Philadelphia Union this season

Columbus Crew SC are 10th (16 pts). Philadelphia Union are 15th (7 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
Philadelphia Union
0-15
2/3
16-30
1/4
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/1
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Columbus Crew SC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 13' Philadelphia Union player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 18' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Columbus Crew SC and Philadelphia Union are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 23' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 28' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Philadelphia Union that had 286 games and scored 477 goals.
  • 33' Philadelphia Union come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 38' The home supporters are growing impatient. Columbus Crew SC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 43' Columbus Crew SC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 44' Warren Creavalle gets the nod from Philadelphia Union. He replaces Alejandro Bedoya and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 49' The 38-year-old Joshua Williams has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 54' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 55' The referee calls foul for Wil Trapp. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 57' David Guzman makes way for Youness Mokhtar at the 57 minute mark. A tactical switch from Columbus Crew SC.
  • 60' Another change for Columbus Crew SC made on 60 minute. Joshua Williams leaves to be changed by Aboubacar Keita.
  • 65' Over 65 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 69' Youness Mokhtar adds to his 0 season tally! Columbus Crew SC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 73' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Pedro Santos makes no mistake. 2-0!
  • 77' The crowd applauds Fafa Picault as he leaves the pitch. Marco Fabian steps in for Philadelphia Union.
  • 80' Columbus Crew SC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 80.
  • 85' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 87' Columbus Crew SC ring the changes. Gyasi Zardes has done his job and it is now time for Jordan Hamilton to step up.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Kacper Przybylko.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for Columbus Crew SC and Philadelphia Union (для сухой ничьи).

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.62 Columbus Crew SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82 Philadelphia Union xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 56% + Columbus Crew SC to win 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Columbus Crew SC55% Draw26% Philadelphia Union19%
Actual: Columbus Crew SC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.44
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Columbus Crew SC or Draw
81%
Draw or Philadelphia Union
45%
Columbus Crew SC or Philadelphia Union
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Columbus Crew SC38% Draw48% Philadelphia Union14%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.2%
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10.7%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
6.1%
3 – 0
5.9%
3 – 1
5%
1 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Columbus Crew SC

Handicap Columbus Crew SC covers Push Philadelphia Union covers
-2.5 13% 87%
-2 13% 17% 70%
-1.5 30% 70%
-1 30% 25% 45%
-0.5 55% 45%
+0.5 82% 18%
+1 82% 12% 6%
+1.5 94% 6%
+2 94% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
44%
Philadelphia Union keeps clean sheet
21%

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