Columbus Crew SC vs Seattle Sounders FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Columbus Crew SC vs Seattle Sounders FC — MLS .
- Columbus Crew SC 34 games · 47 pts (2026/26)
- Seattle Sounders FC 34 games · 46 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Chris Penso
- Referee M. de Oliveira
- Referee Jose Carlos Rivero
- Referee Jeffrey Greeson
- Referee
10 games this season
🟨 3.6/game
⚽ 12.4 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jul | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Jul | Real Salt Lake | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Jun | Orlando City SC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Jun | Sporting Kansas City | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jun | New York City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 May | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jul | Columbus Crew SC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Jul | New York City FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Jun | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Jun | Montreal Impact FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Jun | FC Dallas | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 May | Sporting Kansas City | A | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Columbus Crew SC | Seattle Sounders FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #23 |
| 47 | Points | 46 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 14 / 5 / 15 | W / D / L | 12 / 10 / 12 |
| 59 | Scored | 44 |
| 52 | Conceded | 46 |
| +7 | GD | -2 |
| 1.38 | PPG | 1.35 |
| 41% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
Columbus Crew SC this season
Columbus Crew SC this season
24%
Clean Sheets
Seattle Sounders FC this season
Seattle Sounders FC this season
Columbus Crew SC are 7th (47 pts). Seattle Sounders FC are 23rd (46 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Columbus Crew SC
0-15
4/8
16-30
12/7
31-45
7/7
46-60
10/2
61-75
7/5
76+
6/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Seattle Sounders FC
0-15
5/5
16-30
5/7
31-45
4/7
46-60
8/6
61-75
4/5
76+
13/14
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Columbus Crew SC
| Diego Rossi | 6 G | 1 A |
| Wessam Abou Ali | 5 G | 1 A |
Seattle Sounders FC
| Dejan Joveljic | 13 G | 1 A |
| Paul Rothrock | 5 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Columbus Crew SC to score. At the same time, Seattle Sounders FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' Columbus Crew SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Seattle Sounders FC backline.
- 13' Pedro Santos makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Columbus Crew SC are in front.
- 18' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 23' It is a cagey affair so far. Columbus Crew SC in their trying to find a way past Seattle Sounders FC's compact .
- 28' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 29' The referee calls foul for David Guzman. He receives a Yellow card.
- 34' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 39' Joe Bendik has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 302 appearances.
- 42' The referee calls foul for Pedro Santos. He receives a Yellow card.
- 47' A quiet spell here at . Seattle Sounders FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 52' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 56' Against the run of play, Nicolas Lodeiro has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 61' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 63' The crowd applauds Joshua Williams as he leaves the pitch. Alex Crognale steps in for Columbus Crew SC.
- 68' The crowd applauds Alex Roldan as he leaves the pitch. Harry Shipp steps in for Seattle Sounders FC.
- 69' A tactical swap from Columbus Crew SC — Robinho on, Hector Jimenez off on 69 minutes.
- 70' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Danny Leyva.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Saad Abdul Salaam. He replaces Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez on 73 minute.
- 76' Patrick Mullins is replacing JJ Williams for the Columbus Crew SC side.
- 79' Artur picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 84' Seattle Sounders FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 85' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Harrison Afful.
- 86' Columbus Crew SC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 86' The Seattle Sounders FC bench stirs into life. Victor Rodriguez is withdrawn and Justin Dhillon gets his opportunity.
- 90' It’s a booking for Columbus Crew SC player. Luis Argudo gets a Yellow card.
- Another three points for Seattle Sounders FC.
Lineups
Columbus Crew SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 14
- 25
- 7
- 8
-
16
Hector Jimenez C ↓ Robinho 68'
- 2
-
3
Joshua Williams ↓ Alex Crognale 63'
- 22
- 1
-
33
JJ Williams ↓ Patrick Mullins 76'
Bench
-
18
Robinho ↑ 68'
- 13
- 20
-
21
Alex Crognale ↑ 63'
-
32
Patrick Mullins ↑ 76'
- 24
- 30
Coach
Caleb Porter
Seattle Sounders FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 10
- 29
- 11
- 24
- 18
-
16
Alex Roldan ↓ Harry Shipp 68'
- 8
- 25
- 75
- 87
Bench
- 20
-
19
Harry Shipp ↑ 68'
- 5
- 35
- 21
-
12
Saad Abdul Salaam ↑ 73'
-
99
Justin Dhillon ↑ 86'
Coach
Brian Schmetzer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Albert Rusnak | 3 |
| Nicolas Lodeiro | 2 |
| Lucas Zelarayan | 2 |
| Bradley Wright-Phillips | 1 |
| Will Bruin | 1 |
| Xavier Arreaga | 1 |
| Pedro Santos | 1 |
| Jordan Morris | 1 |
Head to Head
Columbus Crew SC Form
2019-07-06
Columbus Crew SC
1–2
Seattle Sounders FC
L
2019-07-04
Real Salt Lake
1–0
Columbus Crew SC
L
2019-06-29
Columbus Crew SC
0–2
Orlando City SC
L
2019-06-23
Columbus Crew SC
0–1
Sporting Kansas City
L
2019-06-01
Columbus Crew SC
2–2
New York City FC
D
2019-05-26
Colorado Rapids SC
3–2
Columbus Crew SC
L
Seattle Sounders FC Form
2019-07-06
Columbus Crew SC
1–2
Seattle Sounders FC
W
2019-07-03
New York City FC
3–0
Seattle Sounders FC
L
2019-06-30
Seattle Sounders FC
1–0
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
W
2019-06-05
Montreal Impact FC
2–1
Seattle Sounders FC
L
2019-06-02
FC Dallas
2–1
Seattle Sounders FC
L
2019-05-26
Sporting Kansas City
3–2
Seattle Sounders FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.38
Columbus Crew SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
Seattle Sounders FC xG
I would bet for:
Columbus Crew SC or Seattle Sounders FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Seattle Sounders FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: Yes — both scored
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 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Columbus Crew SC or Draw
65%
Draw or Seattle Sounders FC
63%
Columbus Crew SC or Seattle Sounders FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Columbus Crew SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
9.1%
1 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
8.2%
0 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
3.8%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Columbus Crew SC
| Handicap | Columbus Crew SC covers | Push | Seattle Sounders FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 20% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 18% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Seattle Sounders FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.