Saturday , 14 November 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 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

6
4
9
D.C. United SC 19 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
#14 Position #7
33 Points 47
34 Played 34
7 / 12 / 15 W / D / L 14 / 5 / 15
39 Scored 59
61 Conceded 52
-22 GD +7
0.97 PPG 1.38
21% Win % 41%

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
68% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
24% Clean Sheets
D.C. United SC this season
26% Clean Sheets
Columbus Crew SC this season

D.C. United SC are 14th (33 pts). Columbus Crew SC are 7th (47 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

D.C. United SC
0-15
3/4
16-30
6/6
31-45
5/9
46-60
5/10
61-75
3/8
76+
8/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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

Top Scorers (This Season)

D.C. United SC
Tai Baribo 16 G 1 A
Louis Munteanu 6 G 2 A
Columbus Crew SC
Diego Rossi 6 G 1 A
Wessam Abou Ali 5 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and D.C. United SC launch into their encounter with Columbus Crew SC.
  • 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 10' It is a cagey affair so far. D.C. United SC in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Columbus Crew SC's compact 3-4-2-1.
  • 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering D.C. United SC that had 297 games and scored 398 goals.
  • 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 25' Steven Moreira has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 430 appearances.
  • 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His D.C. United SC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Taxiarchis Fountas made 30 appearances and scored 24 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 39' Brilliant from the ! Lucas Zelarayan makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 39.
  • 44' Donovan Pines has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 15 cards already picked up this season.
  • 45' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Lucas Zelarayan.
  • 47' Goal! Christian Ramirez scores his 69 goal in 304 matches.
  • 52' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 57' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 58' A meaty challenge results in booking for Christian Benteke on 58.
  • 62' Fresh legs for D.C. United SC! Ruan comes on to replace Pedro Santos.
  • 67' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 72' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 77' The 24-year-old Jacen Russell-Rowe has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 80' It is a substitution in D.C. United SC team. Russell Canouse is replaced by Theodore Ku-DiPietro on 80 minute.
  • 81' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Mateusz Klich.
  • 85' Philip Quinton gets the nod from Columbus Crew SC. He replaces Gustavo Vallecilla and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 86' Columbus Crew SC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 86.
  • 90' The whistle greets Christian Ramirez as he departs to be replaced by Jacen Russell-Rowe.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 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
Diego Rossi 2
Tai Baribo 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
0.97 D.C. United SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.91 Columbus Crew SC xG
I would bet for: Columbus Crew SC to win 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
D.C. United SC20% Draw24% Columbus Crew SC56%
Actual: Columbus Crew SC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

D.C. United SC or Draw
44%
Draw or Columbus Crew SC
80%
D.C. United SC or Columbus Crew SC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
D.C. United SC15% Draw43% Columbus Crew SC42%
Actual: Columbus Crew SC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
10%
1 – 2
9.6%
0 – 0
7.4%
0 – 3
6.3%
1 – 3
6.1%
2 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
4.6%
1 – 0
4.6%
2 – 3
3%
0 – 4
3%

Asian Handicap — D.C. United SC

Handicap D.C. United SC covers Push Columbus Crew SC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 5% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 11% 82%
-0.5 18% — 82%
+0.5 42% — 58%
+1 42% 23% 35%
+1.5 65% — 35%
+2 65% 18% 17%
+2.5 83% — 17%

Clean Sheet

D.C. United SC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓
Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
39% ✗

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