Thursday , 2 July 2026

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

MLS · 2023
D.C. United SC
0 – 2
Full Time
Columbus Crew SC
Sat 8 Apr 2023 · 23:30 UTC Audi Field HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 39' Lucas Zelarayan pen
0–2 47' Christian Ramirez
Russell Canouse 45' Y
Y 45' Lucas Zelarayan
Christian Benteke 58' Y
Mateusz Klich 81' Y
Y 86' Gustavo Vallecilla

Overview

Match Preview

D.C. United SC vs Columbus Crew SC — MLS at Audi 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

5
4
8
D.C. United SC 17 games · Avg 3.1 goals Columbus Crew SC
Last 5 meetings
2023-04-08 D.C. United SC 0–2 Columbus Crew SC 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

Recent Form

D.C. United SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Apr Columbus Crew SC H 0–2 L
02 Apr Chicago Fire FC A 0–0 D
25 Mar New England Revolution H 1–2 L
18 Mar New York City FC A 2–3 L
12 Mar Orlando City SC H 1–1 D
05 Mar Columbus Crew SC A 0–2 L
Columbus Crew SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Apr D.C. United SC A 2–0 W
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

Season Stats

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

Key Stats

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

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

Goal Timing (This Season)

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
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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for D.C. United SC to score. At the same time, Columbus Crew SC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 10' It looks surprising Columbus Crew SC does not make any changes. Steven Moreira has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering D.C. United SC that had 278 games and scored 380 goals.
  • 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 25' Columbus Crew SC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 30' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 35' Columbus Crew SC come into this ranked 8 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 39' Magnificent from Lucas Zelarayan! That is 41 goals in 284 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 44' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Lucas Zelarayan on 45 minutes.
  • 47' Christian Ramirez makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Columbus Crew SC are in front.
  • 52' 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.
  • 57' 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.
  • 58' Christian Benteke was booked on 58.
  • 62' Ruan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Pedro Santos at the 62 minute mark.
  • 67' Columbus Crew SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 72' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 77' D.C. United SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Columbus Crew SC backline.
  • 80' The supporters are chanting for Theodore Ku-DiPietro. He replaces Russell Canouse on 80 minute.
  • 81' D.C. United SC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 85' A tactical swap from Columbus Crew SC — Philip Quinton on, Gustavo Vallecilla off on 85 minutes.
  • 86' That is a Yellow card for Columbus Crew SC. Gustavo Vallecilla will be fuming at that decision.
  • 90' Christian Ramirez makes way for Jacen Russell-Rowe at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Columbus Crew SC.
  • The final score is 0-2.

Lineups

D.C. United SC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wayne Rooney

Columbus Crew SC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wilfried Nancy

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lucas Zelarayan 7
Christian Benteke 5
Ola Kamara 4
Pedro Santos 3
Paul Arriola 2
Juan Hernandez 2
Fredric Brillant 2
Federico Higuain 2

Head to Head

2023-04-08 D.C. United SC 0–2 Columbus Crew SC 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

D.C. United SC Form

2023-04-08 D.C. United SC 0–2 Columbus Crew SC L 2023-04-02 Chicago Fire FC 0–0 D.C. United SC D 2023-03-25 D.C. United SC 1–2 New England Revolution L 2023-03-18 New York City FC 3–2 D.C. United SC L 2023-03-12 D.C. United SC 1–1 Orlando City SC D 2023-03-05 Columbus Crew SC 2–0 D.C. United SC L

Columbus Crew SC Form

2023-04-08 D.C. United SC 0–2 Columbus Crew SC W 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

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.09 D.C. United SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.67 Columbus Crew SC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
D.C. United SC24% Draw26% Columbus Crew SC50%
Actual: Columbus Crew SC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

D.C. United SC or Draw
50%
Draw or Columbus Crew SC
76%
D.C. United SC or Columbus Crew SC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
D.C. United SC19% Draw46% Columbus Crew SC35%
Actual: Columbus Crew SC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
0 – 1
9.7%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
6%
1 – 0
5.9%
1 – 3
5.2%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 3
4.7%
2 – 0
3.7%
2 – 3
2.9%

Asian Handicap — D.C. United SC

Handicap D.C. United SC covers Push Columbus Crew SC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 14% 76%
-0.5 24% — 76%
+0.5 51% — 49%
+1 51% 22% 27%
+1.5 73% — 27%
+2 73% 15% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

D.C. United SC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
34% ✗

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