Columbus Crew SC vs Real Salt Lake, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Columbus Crew SC vs Real Salt Lake — MLS at Lower.com Field.
- Columbus Crew SC 18 games · 20 pts (2026/26)
- Real Salt Lake 17 games · 27 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 18 | 38 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 17 | 29 |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 18 | 25 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 18 | 23 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 18 | 20 |
| 11 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 |
| 14 | Montreal Impact FC | 18 | 16 |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 17 | 34 |
| 17 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 34 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 33 |
| 19 | Houston Dynamo | 18 | 32 |
| 20 | FC Dallas | 18 | 27 |
| 21 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 27 |
| 22 | St. Louis City | 18 | 26 |
| 23 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 24 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 17 | 24 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 18 | 24 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 18 | 22 |
| 27 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 22 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 18 | 21 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 18 | 17 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 14 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | Real Salt Lake | H | 4–0 | W |
| 25 Mar | Atlanta United FC | H | 6–1 | W |
| 18 Mar | New York Red Bulls | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Mar | Toronto FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Mar | D.C. United SC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Feb | Philadelphia Union | A | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | Columbus Crew SC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 26 Mar | St. Louis City | H | 0–4 | L |
| 12 Mar | Austin FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Mar | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Feb | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Oct | Austin FC | A | 3–5 | L |
Season Stats
| Columbus Crew SC | Real Salt Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #21 |
| 20 | Points | 27 |
| 18 | Played | 17 |
| 5 / 5 / 8 | W / D / L | 8 / 3 / 6 |
| 26 | Scored | 29 |
| 28 | Conceded | 25 |
| -2 | GD | +4 |
| 1.11 | PPG | 1.59 |
| 28% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
20%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
Columbus Crew SC this season
Columbus Crew SC this season
11%
Clean Sheets
Real Salt Lake this season
Real Salt Lake this season
Columbus Crew SC are 10th (20 pts). Real Salt Lake are 21st (27 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Columbus Crew SC
0-15
2/6
16-30
2/2
31-45
6/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Real Salt Lake
0-15
4/4
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
4/2
61-75
2/4
76+
4/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Columbus Crew SC
| Diego Rossi | 6 G | 1 A |
| Wessam Abou Ali | 5 G | 1 A |
Real Salt Lake
| Zavier Gozo | 6 G | 3 A |
| Sergi Solans | 6 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Columbus Crew SC launch into their encounter with Real Salt Lake.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 14' GOAL! Aidan Morris scores on 14.
- 19' Ecuador international Gustavo Vallecilla has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 24' A quiet spell here at Lower.com Field. Columbus Crew SC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 29' Lucas Zelarayan has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 30' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Justin Meram.
- 35' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. Columbus Crew SC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 41' Goal! Lucas Zelarayan scores his 41 goal in 284 matches.
- 46' Real Salt Lake ring the changes. Ilijah Paul has done his job and it is now time for Anderson Julio to step up.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 53' The USA midfielder Aidan Morris breaks the deadlock on 53 minutes. 3-0!
- 58' Anderson Julio has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 63' Real Salt Lake are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 64' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Darlington Nagbe on 64 minutes.
- 66' It is a substitution in Real Salt Lake team. Maikel Chang Ramirez is replaced by Carlos Gomez on 66 minute.
- 71' Columbus Crew SC are deployed in a 3-4-3 today, looking to exploit space against Real Salt Lake's 4-4-2 shape.
- 74' The crowd applauds Lucas Zelarayan as he leaves the pitch. Yaw Yeboah steps in for Columbus Crew SC.
- 75' The Real Salt Lake manager makes a substitution. Rubio Rubin departs to be replaced by Damir Kreilach.
- 80' Damir Kreilach has been relatively quiet despite scoring 67 goals in his last 280 appearances.
- 83' Fresh legs for Columbus Crew SC! Jimmy Medranda comes on to replace Will Sands.
- 84' A moment of madness from Emeka Eneli on 84 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Real Salt Lake will be frustrated.
- 89' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- Columbus Crew SC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Columbus Crew SC Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 31
-
20
Alexandru Matan ↓ Max Arfsten 83'
- 17
- 5
- 6
-
10
Lucas Zelarayan ↓ Yaw Yeboah 74'
- 8
- 12
- 28
-
30
Will Sands ↓ Jimmy Medranda 83'
- 23
Bench
-
14
Yaw Yeboah ↑ 74'
-
94
Jimmy Medranda ↑ 83'
- 24
- 16
- 2
-
25
Sean Zawadzki ↑ 74'
-
19
Jacen Russell-Rowe ↑ 74'
-
27
Max Arfsten ↑ 83'
- 22
Coach
Wilfried Nancy
Real Salt Lake Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 7
- 15
- 2
-
9
Justin Meram ↓ Diego Luna 46'
- 6
- 4
-
14
Rubio Rubin ↓ Damir Kreilach 75'
- 16
- 35
-
23
Ilijah Paul ↓ Anderson Julio 46'
- 25
Bench
-
8
Damir Kreilach ↑ 75'
- 12
- 18
-
29
Anderson Julio ↑ 46'
-
28
Jasper Loffelsend ↑ 66'
-
26
Diego Luna ↑ 46'
-
11
Carlos Gomez ↑ 66'
- 22
- 27
Coach
Pablo Mastroeni
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aidan Morris | 2 |
| Albert Rusnak | 1 |
| Albert Rusnak | 1 |
| Gyasi Zardes | 1 |
| Eduardo Sosa | 1 |
| Sam Johnson | 1 |
| Yaw Yeboah | 1 |
| Lucas Zelarayan | 1 |
Head to Head
Columbus Crew SC Form
2023-04-01
Columbus Crew SC
4–0
Real Salt Lake
W
2023-03-25
Columbus Crew SC
6–1
Atlanta United FC
W
2023-03-18
New York Red Bulls
2–1
Columbus Crew SC
L
2023-03-12
Toronto FC
1–1
Columbus Crew SC
D
2023-03-05
Columbus Crew SC
2–0
D.C. United SC
W
2023-02-26
Philadelphia Union
4–1
Columbus Crew SC
L
Real Salt Lake Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.23
Columbus Crew SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
Real Salt Lake xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 64% + Columbus Crew SC to win 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Columbus Crew SC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.33
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Columbus Crew SC or Draw
83%
Draw or Real Salt Lake
39%
Columbus Crew SC or Real Salt Lake
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Columbus Crew SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.9%
1 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
7%
3 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 0
5%
1 – 2
4.7%
4 – 1
4%
3 – 2
3.9%
4 – 0
Actual
Asian Handicap — Columbus Crew SC
| Handicap | Columbus Crew SC covers | Push | Real Salt Lake covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 19% | 60% |
| -1.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| -1 | 40% | 22% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Real Salt Lake keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.