Saturday , 14 November 2026

Philadelphia Union vs Columbus Crew SC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2023
Philadelphia Union
4 – 1
Full Time
Columbus Crew SC
Sun 26 Feb 2023 · 00:30 UTC Subaru Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Jakob Glesnes og 28' 0–1
Daniel Gazdag pen 45+3' 1–1
Julian Carranza 52' 2–1
Daniel Gazdag pen 72' 3–1
Julian Carranza 80' 4–1
Y 39' Aidan Morris
Y 43' Will Sands
Leon Flach 47' Y
Y 56' Juan Hernandez
Y 58' Lucas Zelarayan
Y 71' Milos Degenek

Overview

Match Preview

Philadelphia Union vs Columbus Crew SC — MLS at Subaru Park.

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

5
7
8
Philadelphia Union 20 games · Avg 1.9 goals Columbus Crew SC
Last 5 meetings
2023-02-26 Philadelphia Union 4–1 Columbus Crew SC 2022-07-03 Columbus Crew SC 0–0 Philadelphia Union 2022-04-09 Philadelphia Union 1–0 Columbus Crew SC 2021-10-03 Philadelphia Union 3–0 Columbus Crew SC 2021-06-23 Philadelphia Union 1–0 Columbus Crew SC

Recent Form

Philadelphia Union
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Feb Columbus Crew SC H 4–1 W
05 Nov Los Angeles FC A 3–6 L
31 Oct New York City FC H 3–1 W
21 Oct FC Cincinnati H 1–0 W
09 Oct Toronto FC H 4–0 W
01 Oct Charlotte FC A 0–4 L
Columbus Crew SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Feb Philadelphia Union A 1–4 L
09 Oct Orlando City SC A 1–2 L
05 Oct Charlotte FC A 2–2 D
01 Oct New York Red Bulls H 2–1 W
18 Sep Portland Timbers H 1–1 D
14 Sep Internacional CF Miami A 1–2 L

Season Stats

Philadelphia Union Columbus Crew SC
#6 Position #7
50 Points 47
34 Played 34
14 / 8 / 12 W / D / L 14 / 5 / 15
66 Scored 59
52 Conceded 52
+14 GD +7
1.47 PPG 1.38
41% Win % 41%

Key Stats

30% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
30% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
24% Clean Sheets
Philadelphia Union this season
26% Clean Sheets
Columbus Crew SC this season

Philadelphia Union are 6th (50 pts). Columbus Crew SC are 7th (47 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Philadelphia Union
0-15
4/6
16-30
6/7
31-45
8/7
46-60
12/2
61-75
17/5
76+
8/6
■ 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)

Philadelphia Union
Milan Iloski 19 G 2 A
Bruno Damiani 13 G 3 A
Cavan Sullivan 9 G 6 A
Columbus Crew SC
Diego Rossi 6 G 1 A
Wessam Abou Ali 5 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Subaru Park as Philadelphia Union face off against Columbus Crew SC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 10' Philadelphia Union currently sit 21 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' The travelling Columbus Crew SC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 20' Columbus Crew SC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 25' Daniel Gazdag has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 27 cards already picked up this season.
  • 28' Alexandru Matan is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 33' Over 33 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 38' Andre Blake has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 39' It’s a booking for Columbus Crew SC player. Aidan Morris gets a Yellow card.
  • 43' Poor challenge from Will Sands. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 44' Will Sands is having his name booked by the referee on 44.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Luis Diaz. He replaces Will Sands on 46 minute.
  • 47' Leon Flach picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 48' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Kai Wagner.
  • 48' What an equalizer from Daniel Gazdag!
  • 52' A stunning finish from Julian Carranza — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 56' The referee has no hesitation. Juan Hernandez is booked for Columbus Crew SC — Yellow card on 56.
  • 58' It’s a booking for Columbus Crew SC player. Lucas Zelarayan gets a Yellow card.
  • 59' Lucas Zelarayan has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 59.
  • 64' Philadelphia Union are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Columbus Crew SC backline.
  • 69' named a 4-1-2-1-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 71' The referee calls foul for Milos Degenek. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 72' Daniel Gazdag makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Philadelphia Union are in front.
  • 76' Time for substitution for Columbus Crew SC. Mohamed Farsi is replaced by Yaw Yeboah.
  • 79' Joaquin Torres has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mikael Uhre on 79 minute.
  • 80' A goal from the Argentina international Julian Carranza! He fires home on 80 to make it 4-1!
  • 85' Columbus Crew SC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Max Arfsten scoring 1 goals.
  • 86' Sean Zawadzki has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alexandru Matan on 86 minute.
  • 87' The whistle greets Lucas Zelarayan as he departs to be replaced by Kevin Molino.
  • 89' Jack McGlynn is ready to make an impact after coming on for Leon Flach at the 89 minute mark.
  • 90' Time for substitution for Philadelphia Union. Julian Carranza is replaced by Quinn Sullivan.
  • Another three points for Philadelphia Union.

Lineups

Philadelphia Union Lineups

4-1-2-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jim Curtin

Columbus Crew SC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wilfried Nancy

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Cucho Hernandez 3
Nathan Harriel 3
Mohamed Farsi 2
David Accam 2
Julian Carranza 2
Daniel Gazdag 2
Max Arfsten 2
Jack Elliott 1

Head to Head

2023-02-26 Philadelphia Union 4–1 Columbus Crew SC 2022-07-03 Columbus Crew SC 0–0 Philadelphia Union 2022-04-09 Philadelphia Union 1–0 Columbus Crew SC 2021-10-03 Philadelphia Union 3–0 Columbus Crew SC 2021-06-23 Philadelphia Union 1–0 Columbus Crew SC

Philadelphia Union Form

2023-02-26 Philadelphia Union 4–1 Columbus Crew SC W 2022-11-05 Los Angeles FC 6–3 Philadelphia Union L 2022-10-31 Philadelphia Union 3–1 New York City FC W 2022-10-21 Philadelphia Union 1–0 FC Cincinnati W 2022-10-09 Philadelphia Union 4–0 Toronto FC W 2022-10-01 Charlotte FC 4–0 Philadelphia Union L

Columbus Crew SC Form

2023-02-26 Philadelphia Union 4–1 Columbus Crew SC L 2022-10-09 Orlando City SC 2–1 Columbus Crew SC L 2022-10-05 Charlotte FC 2–2 Columbus Crew SC D 2022-10-01 Columbus Crew SC 2–1 New York Red Bulls W 2022-09-18 Columbus Crew SC 1–1 Portland Timbers D 2022-09-14 Internacional CF Miami 2–1 Columbus Crew SC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.33 Philadelphia Union xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12 Columbus Crew SC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 66% + Philadelphia Union to win 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Philadelphia Union63% Draw21% Columbus Crew SC16%
Actual: Philadelphia Union win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.45
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 66%
34%
± 3.5 45%
55%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

Philadelphia Union or Draw
83%
Draw or Columbus Crew SC
37%
Philadelphia Union or Columbus Crew SC
79%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Philadelphia Union46% Draw39% Columbus Crew SC15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
8.6%
3 – 1
7.2%
1 – 0
7%
3 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 0
4.5%
1 – 2
4.5%
4 – 1
Actual
3 – 2
4.1%
4 – 0
3.8%

Asian Handicap — Philadelphia Union

Handicap Philadelphia Union covers Push Columbus Crew SC covers
-2.5 23% — 77%
-2 23% 19% 58%
-1.5 42% — 58%
-1 42% 21% 37%
-0.5 63% — 37%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 10% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Philadelphia Union keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
11% ✓

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