Monday , 12 October 2026

D.C. United SC vs Columbus Crew SC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2026
D.C. United SC
2 – 1
Full Time
Columbus Crew SC
Wed 9 Sep 2026 · 23:30 UTC Audi Field HT 45' · FT 45'
Tai Baribo 24' 1–0
Tai Baribo 38' 2–0
2–1 49' Santiago Rodriguez
Y 12' Tarun Karumanchi
Y 19' Cesar Ruvalcaba
Peglow 19' Y
Kye Rowles 57' Y
Sean Johnson 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 28 63
2 Internacional CF Miami 28 49
3 Chicago Fire FC 28 48
4 Charlotte FC 28 46
5 New England Revolution 28 46
6 Philadelphia Union 28 42
7 Orlando City SC 28 37
8 FC Cincinnati 27 36
9 New York Red Bulls 28 36
10 New York City FC 28 33
11 Toronto FC 28 32
12 D.C. United SC 27 30
13 Columbus Crew SC 28 29
14 Atlanta United FC 28 27
15 Montreal Impact FC 28 24
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 28 51
17 St. Louis City 28 50
18 FC Dallas 28 47
19 San Jose Earthquakes 28 46
20 Houston Dynamo 28 45
21 Los Angeles FC 29 42
22 Seattle Sounders FC 28 41
23 Colorado Rapids SC 28 37
24 Los Angeles Galaxy 29 36
25 Portland Timbers 28 33
26 San Diego FC 28 32
27 Real Salt Lake 28 32
28 Austin FC 28 31
29 Minnesota United FC 28 30
30 Sporting Kansas City 28 22

Head-to-Head

6
4
8
D.C. United SC 18 games · Avg 3.1 goals Columbus Crew SC
Last 5 meetings
2026-09-09 D.C. United SC 2–1 Columbus Crew SC 2025-07-19 Columbus Crew SC 2–1 D.C. United SC 2025-03-29 D.C. United SC 1–2 Columbus Crew SC 2024-09-28 D.C. United SC 2–2 Columbus Crew SC 2024-04-06 Columbus Crew SC 1–1 D.C. United SC

Recent Form

D.C. United SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Sep Columbus Crew SC H 2–1 W
29 Aug Los Angeles FC H 0–0 D
22 Aug Charlotte FC A 1–3 L
19 Aug New England Revolution H 0–3 L
15 Aug Montreal Impact FC A 1–1 D
01 Aug Nashville SC H 2–2 D
Columbus Crew SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Sep D.C. United SC A 1–2 L
05 Sep Colorado Rapids SC H 3–0 W
30 Aug New England Revolution H 1–3 L
22 Aug Nashville SC A 2–3 L
19 Aug Montreal Impact FC H 1–2 L
15 Aug Charlotte FC A 1–3 L

Season Stats

D.C. United SC Columbus Crew SC
#12 Position #13
30 Points 29
27 Played 28
6 / 12 / 9 W / D / L 8 / 5 / 15
34 Scored 41
46 Conceded 46
-12 GD -5
1.11 PPG 1.04
22% Win % 29%

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
30% Clean Sheets
D.C. United SC this season
21% Clean Sheets
Columbus Crew SC this season

D.C. United SC are 12th (30 pts). Columbus Crew SC are 13th (29 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

D.C. United SC
0-15
2/2
16-30
5/4
31-45
2/7
46-60
5/7
61-75
3/6
76+
8/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Columbus Crew SC
0-15
4/7
16-30
4/5
31-45
6/6
46-60
7/2
61-75
3/4
76+
5/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

D.C. United SC
Tai Baribo 14 G
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' We are underway at Audi Field. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. D.C. United SC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 12' That is a card for Columbus Crew SC. Tarun Karumanchi will be fuming at that decision.
  • 17' Tai Baribo needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 12 Yellow cards this season.
  • 19' That looks like a foul for a card for Cesar Ruvalcaba.
  • 24' Tai Baribo doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 29' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 34' 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.
  • 38' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Tai Baribo makes it 2-0.
  • 43' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 46' Steven Moreira gets the nod from Columbus Crew SC. He replaces Cesar Ruvalcaba and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 49' Goal! Santiago Rodriguez scores his 31 goal in 299 matches.
  • 54' D.C. United SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 57' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kye Rowles on 57.
  • 60' The crowd applauds Josef Martinez as he leaves the pitch. Gonzalo Tapia steps in for Columbus Crew SC.
  • 65' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 70' Andre Gomes has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dylan Chambost on 70 minute.
  • 75' D.C. United SC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Tai Baribo scoring 2 goals.
  • 77' Tai Baribo makes way for Brandon Servania at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from D.C. United SC.
  • 81' Another change for Columbus Crew SC made on 81 minute. Santiago Rodriguez leaves to be changed by Jamal Thiare.
  • 86' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His D.C. United SC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Sean Johnson on 90 minutes earns him a card. D.C. United SC will be frustrated.
  • 90' It is a substitution in D.C. United SC team. Peglow is replaced by Sean Nealis on 90 minute.
  • Another three points for D.C. United SC.

Lineups

D.C. United SC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach René Weiler

Columbus Crew SC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Henrik Rydström

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lucas Zelarayan 7
Christian Benteke 5
Ola Kamara 4
Pedro Santos 3
Tai Baribo 2
Fredric Brillant 2
Federico Higuain 2
Yordy Reyna 2

Head to Head

2026-09-09 D.C. United SC 2–1 Columbus Crew SC 2025-07-19 Columbus Crew SC 2–1 D.C. United SC 2025-03-29 D.C. United SC 1–2 Columbus Crew SC 2024-09-28 D.C. United SC 2–2 Columbus Crew SC 2024-04-06 Columbus Crew SC 1–1 D.C. United SC

D.C. United SC Form

2026-09-09 D.C. United SC 2–1 Columbus Crew SC W 2026-08-29 D.C. United SC 0–0 Los Angeles FC D 2026-08-22 Charlotte FC 3–1 D.C. United SC L 2026-08-19 D.C. United SC 0–3 New England Revolution L 2026-08-15 Montreal Impact FC 1–1 D.C. United SC D 2026-08-01 D.C. United SC 2–2 Nashville SC D

Columbus Crew SC Form

2026-09-09 D.C. United SC 2–1 Columbus Crew SC L 2026-09-05 Columbus Crew SC 3–0 Colorado Rapids SC W 2026-08-30 Columbus Crew SC 1–3 New England Revolution L 2026-08-22 Nashville SC 3–2 Columbus Crew SC L 2026-08-19 Columbus Crew SC 1–2 Montreal Impact FC L 2026-08-15 Charlotte FC 3–1 Columbus Crew SC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.57 D.C. United SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47 Columbus Crew SC xG
I would bet for: D.C. United SC or Columbus Crew SC 74% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
D.C. United SC43% Draw26% Columbus Crew SC31%
Actual: D.C. United SC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.04
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

D.C. United SC or Draw
69%
Draw or Columbus Crew SC
57%
D.C. United SC or Columbus Crew SC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
D.C. United SC29% Draw44% Columbus Crew SC27%
Actual: D.C. United SC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.8%
1 – 0
6.7%
0 – 0
6.5%
0 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
5.8%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
3.3%

Asian Handicap — D.C. United SC

Handicap D.C. United SC covers Push Columbus Crew SC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 19% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 18% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

D.C. United SC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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