Thursday , 2 July 2026

Columbus Crew SC vs Philadelphia Union, MLS 2025 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2025
Columbus Crew SC
1 – 0
Full Time
Philadelphia Union
Sun 29 Jun 2025 · 22:00 UTC Lower.com Field HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 1' Alejandro Bedoya
Y 32' Jesus Bueno
Y 35' Jovan Lukic
Daniel Gazdag 50' Y
Y 65' Kai Wagner
Y 79' Sal Olivas
Y 87' Danley Jean Jacques
Taha Habroune 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Columbus Crew SC vs Philadelphia Union — 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

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7
5
Columbus Crew SC 20 games · Avg 1.9 goals Philadelphia Union
Last 5 meetings
2025-06-29 Columbus Crew SC 1–0 Philadelphia Union 2025-05-10 Philadelphia Union 2–2 Columbus Crew SC 2024-10-05 Columbus Crew SC 3–2 Philadelphia Union 2024-08-28 Philadelphia Union 0–1 Columbus Crew SC 2023-09-30 Columbus Crew SC 1–1 Philadelphia Union

Recent Form

Columbus Crew SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Jun Philadelphia Union H 1–0 W
25 Jun Atlanta United FC H 3–1 W
14 Jun Vancouver Whitecaps FC H 2–1 W
31 May Internacional CF Miami A 1–5 L
29 May Nashville SC H 2–2 D
24 May Charlotte FC A 2–3 L
Philadelphia Union
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Jun Columbus Crew SC A 0–1 L
26 Jun Chicago Fire FC A 1–0 W
14 Jun Charlotte FC H 2–1 W
01 Jun FC Dallas A 0–0 D
28 May Toronto FC A 2–1 W
24 May Internacional CF Miami H 3–3 D

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 Lower.com Field. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 1' Alejandro Bedoya was booked on 1.
  • 6' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 11' Alejandro Bedoya has been relatively quiet despite scoring 25 goals in his last 286 appearances.
  • 16' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 21' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Columbus Crew SC and Philadelphia Union are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 26' Columbus Crew SC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 31' Columbus Crew SC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Philadelphia Union's shape.
  • 32' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jesus Bueno.
  • 35' The referee shows Philadelphia Union player a card on 35.
  • 40' Columbus Crew SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Philadelphia Union backline.
  • 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 46' Chris Donovan is replacing Markus Anderson for the Philadelphia Union side.
  • 47' The Algeria Mohamed Farsi breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 1-0!
  • 47' Fresh legs for Columbus Crew SC! Marcelo Herrera comes on to replace Yevgen Cheberko.
  • 50' That is a card for Columbus Crew SC. Daniel Gazdag will be fuming at that decision.
  • 55' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 60' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 60 minutes.
  • 63' Philadelphia Union make a change. Bruno Damiani trudges off to be replaced by Sal Olivas on 63 minutes.
  • 65' Kai Wagner is having his name booked by the referee on 65.
  • 70' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Columbus Crew SC winning 50% of all matches.
  • 72' David Vazquez is replacing Indiana Vassilev for the Philadelphia Union side.
  • 77' It is a cagey affair so far. Columbus Crew SC in their trying to find a way past Philadelphia Union's compact .
  • 78' The whistle greets Alejandro Bedoya as he departs to be replaced by Jeremy Rafanello.
  • 79' Sal Olivas has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 79.
  • 84' David Vazquez has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 3 goals this season.
  • 86' Taha Habroune is ready to make an impact after coming on for Diego Rossi at the 86 minute mark.
  • 87' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Danley Jean Jacques.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Taha Habroune on 90 minutes earns him a card. Columbus Crew SC will be frustrated.
  • The final score is 1-0.

Lineups

Columbus Crew SC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wilfried Nancy

Philadelphia Union Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Bradley Carnell

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Cucho Hernandez 3
Nathan Harriel 3
Mohamed Farsi 2
David Accam 2
Julian Carranza 2
Daniel Gazdag 2
Max Arfsten 2
Jamiro Monteiro 1

Head to Head

2025-06-29 Columbus Crew SC 1–0 Philadelphia Union 2025-05-10 Philadelphia Union 2–2 Columbus Crew SC 2024-10-05 Columbus Crew SC 3–2 Philadelphia Union 2024-08-28 Philadelphia Union 0–1 Columbus Crew SC 2023-09-30 Columbus Crew SC 1–1 Philadelphia Union

Columbus Crew SC Form

2025-06-29 Columbus Crew SC 1–0 Philadelphia Union W 2025-06-25 Columbus Crew SC 3–1 Atlanta United FC W 2025-06-14 Columbus Crew SC 2–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC W 2025-05-31 Internacional CF Miami 5–1 Columbus Crew SC L 2025-05-29 Columbus Crew SC 2–2 Nashville SC D 2025-05-24 Charlotte FC 3–2 Columbus Crew SC L

Philadelphia Union Form

2025-06-29 Columbus Crew SC 1–0 Philadelphia Union L 2025-06-26 Chicago Fire FC 0–1 Philadelphia Union W 2025-06-14 Philadelphia Union 2–1 Charlotte FC W 2025-06-01 FC Dallas 0–0 Philadelphia Union D 2025-05-28 Toronto FC 1–2 Philadelphia Union W 2025-05-24 Philadelphia Union 3–3 Internacional CF Miami D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.69 Columbus Crew SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97 Philadelphia Union xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Columbus Crew SC53% Draw26% Philadelphia Union21%
Actual: Columbus Crew SC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Columbus Crew SC or Draw
79%
Draw or Philadelphia Union
47%
Columbus Crew SC or Philadelphia Union
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Columbus Crew SC37% Draw46% Philadelphia Union17%
Actual: Columbus Crew SC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
9.3%
0 – 0
8.9%
0 – 1
5.8%
3 – 0
5.4%
1 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
5.3%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Columbus Crew SC

Handicap Columbus Crew SC covers Push Philadelphia Union covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 16% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 23% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 13% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
38% ✗
Philadelphia Union keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

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