Seattle Sounders FC vs Columbus Crew SC, MLS 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Seattle Sounders FC vs Columbus Crew SC — MLS at Lumen Field.
- Seattle Sounders FC 34 games · 46 pts (2026/26)
- Columbus Crew SC 34 games · 47 pts (2026/26)
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 | Columbus Crew SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Jun | Austin FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Jun | Paris Saint-Germain FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Jun | Club Atlético de Madrid | H | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Jun | Botafogo FR | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Jun | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jul | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Jun | Philadelphia Union | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Jun | Atlanta United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Jun | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 31 May | Internacional CF Miami | A | 1–5 | L |
| 29 May | Nashville SC | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Seattle Sounders FC | Columbus Crew SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #23 | Position | #7 |
| 46 | Points | 47 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 10 / 12 | W / D / L | 14 / 5 / 15 |
| 44 | Scored | 59 |
| 46 | Conceded | 52 |
| -2 | GD | +7 |
| 1.35 | PPG | 1.38 |
| 35% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
Seattle Sounders FC this season
Seattle Sounders FC this season
26%
Clean Sheets
Columbus Crew SC this season
Columbus Crew SC this season
Seattle Sounders FC are 23rd (46 pts). Columbus Crew SC are 7th (47 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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)
Seattle Sounders FC
| Dejan Joveljic | 13 G | 1 A |
| Paul Rothrock | 5 G | 1 A |
Columbus Crew SC
| Diego Rossi | 6 G | 1 A |
| Wessam Abou Ali | 5 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Seattle Sounders FC is hosting Columbus Crew SC for another epic battle.
- 5' Alex Roldan has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 23 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Seattle Sounders FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Columbus Crew SC's shape.
- 15' The 40-year-old Evan Bush has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Seattle Sounders FC in their trying to find a way past Columbus Crew SC's compact .
- 27' The Uruguay Diego Rossi breaks the deadlock on 27 minutes. 0-1!
- 32' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Seattle Sounders FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 37' Danny Musovski has been relatively quiet despite scoring 21 goals in his last 302 appearances.
- 42' With 0 assists to his name this season, Cesar Ruvalcaba is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Columbus Crew SC.
- 43' Paul Rothrock does the damage! The net is bulging and Seattle Sounders FC surge ahead!
- 46' The referee has no hesitation. Jackson Ragen is booked for Seattle Sounders FC — card on 46.
- 51' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Tristan Brown suffering a number of foals already.
- 56' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 61' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 66' Seattle Sounders FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Columbus Crew SC backline.
- 71' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Cristian Roldan.
- 72' Jordan Morris is replacing Danny Musovski for the Seattle Sounders FC side.
- 77' 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.
- 78' It’s gonna be a card for Mohamed Farsi.
- 80' Time for substitution for Columbus Crew SC. Dylan Chambost is replaced by Amar Sejdic.
- 85' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Steven Moreira on 85 minutes.
- 87' The referee calls foul for Kalani Kossa-Rienzi. He receives a card.
- 90' That is a card for Seattle Sounders FC. Kalani Kossa-Rienzi will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Tristan Brown. He replaces Ibrahim Aliyu on 90 minute.
- It finishes all square. Seattle Sounders FC and Columbus Crew SC share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Seattle Sounders FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
-
9
Jesus Ferreira ↓ Jon Bell 90'
- 24
- 7
- 5
- 16
- 18
-
19
Danny Musovski ↓ Jordan Morris 72'
- 25
-
14
Paul Rothrock ↓ Ryan Kent 80'
- 85
Bench
-
10
Pedro De la Vega ↑ 80'
-
13
Jordan Morris ↑ 72'
-
77
Ryan Kent ↑ 80'
- 75
-
15
Jon Bell ↑ 90'
- 26
- 33
- 93
- 95
Coach
Brian Schmetzer
Columbus Crew SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
-
7
Dylan Chambost ↓ Amar Sejdic 80'
- 10
- 24
- 6
- 8
- 25
- 19
-
23
Mohamed Farsi ↓ Cesar Ruvalcaba 90'
-
11
Ibrahim Aliyu ↓ Tristan Brown 90'
- 21
Bench
-
14
Amar Sejdic ↑ 80'
-
13
Aziel Jackson ↑ 80'
- 22
- 16
- 29
- 45
-
44
Tristan Brown ↑ 90'
-
48
Cesar Ruvalcaba ↑ 90'
Coach
Wilfried Nancy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Albert Rusnak | 3 |
| Nicolas Lodeiro | 2 |
| Lucas Zelarayan | 2 |
| Xavier Arreaga | 1 |
| Pedro Santos | 1 |
| Jordan Morris | 1 |
| Diego Rossi | 1 |
| Gyasi Zardes | 1 |
Head to Head
Seattle Sounders FC Form
2025-07-06
Seattle Sounders FC
1–1
Columbus Crew SC
D
2025-06-29
Seattle Sounders FC
2–0
Austin FC
W
2025-06-23
Seattle Sounders FC
0–2
Paris Saint-Germain FC
L
2025-06-19
Seattle Sounders FC
1–3
Club Atlético de Madrid
L
2025-06-16
Botafogo FR
2–1
Seattle Sounders FC
L
2025-06-09
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
3–0
Seattle Sounders FC
L
Columbus Crew SC Form
2025-07-06
Seattle Sounders FC
1–1
Columbus Crew SC
D
2025-06-29
Columbus Crew SC
1–0
Philadelphia Union
W
2025-06-25
Columbus Crew SC
3–1
Atlanta United FC
W
2025-06-14
Columbus Crew SC
2–1
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
W
2025-05-31
Internacional CF Miami
5–1
Columbus Crew SC
L
2025-05-29
Columbus Crew SC
2–2
Nashville SC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.57
Seattle Sounders FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
Columbus Crew SC xG
I would bet for:
Seattle Sounders FC or Columbus Crew SC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored
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
Seattle Sounders FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Columbus Crew SC
58%
Seattle Sounders FC or Columbus Crew SC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
7.9%
0 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Seattle Sounders FC
| Handicap | Seattle Sounders FC covers | Push | Columbus Crew SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 20% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Seattle Sounders FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.