Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:0
25/04/2026 at 19:30 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • MLS
  • Referee: Dujic F. (Can)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.250.73
Ball possession
56%44%
Total shots
79
Shots on target
42
Big chances
20
Corner kicks
24
Passes
79% (395/499)73% (283/390)
Yellow cards
11
Red cards
01
Expected goals (xG)
1.250.73
xG on target (xGOT)
1.080.08
Total shots
79
Shots on target
42
Shots off target
06
Blocked shots
31
Shots inside the box
36
Shots outside the box
43
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
20
Corner kicks
24
Touches in opposition box
1125
Accurate through passes
10
Offsides
23
Free kicks
1811
Passes
79% (395/499)73% (283/390)
Long passes
40% (27/68)52% (28/54)
Passes in final third
56% (53/95)48% (39/82)
Crosses
10% (1/10)75% (6/8)
Expected assists (xA)
0.460.83
Throw ins
2424
Fouls
1118
Tackles
71% (12/17)55% (12/22)
Duels won
5659
Clearances
1921
Interceptions
1518
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
01
Goalkeeper saves
24
xGOT faced
0.081.08
Goals prevented
0.080.08

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (2 - 0)
  • 4', 1 - 0, Arfsten M. ,
  • 39', Jean Jacques D. 🟨,
  • 45', Bangoura S. 🟨,
  • 45+3', 2 - 0, Arfsten M. ,
  • 45+7', Bueno J. , Lukic J. ,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 0)
  • 46', Ndinga P. , Bender B. ,
  • 63', Picard H. , Moreira S. ,
  • 66', Sullivan C. , Vassilev I. ,
  • 66', Rafanello J. , Anello A. ,
  • 70', Rossi D. , Thiare J. ,
  • 70', Habroune T. , Gazdag D. ,
  • 81', Bangoura S. , Sejdic A. ,
  • 81', Arfsten M. , Farsi M. ,
  • 84', Damiani B. , Alladoh E. ,
  • 90+4', Sery Larsen J. 🟥,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Columbus Crew
49.9%
Draw
25.9%
Philadelphia Union
24.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
55.8% 24.3% 19.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

58.1% 23.3% 19.1%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Columbus Crew has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5.9%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Columbus Crew's form might have worsened.
  • Philadelphia Union has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Columbus Crew than the current prediction. (+8.2%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Columbus Crew, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Philadelphia Union than the current prediction. (-5.1%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Philadelphia Union, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Columbus Crew - Philadelphia Union Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.91
    (1.66)
    3.67
    (3.82)
    3.95
    (4.65)
    5%
    (7.9%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.75
    What is the prediction for Columbus Crew - Philadelphia Union?
  • Users Predictions: Columbus Crew will win (10 of 10 users predict this - 100%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 100%100%.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • This match features a clash between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 9 in the zone Promotion ~ MLS (Play Offs: 1/16~finals) and 14).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 4.
    • Columbus is showing really good form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Philadelphia's form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Philadelphia may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • In this match, Columbus is the team to beat.
    • There will not play in Columbus: Abou Ali W. (Injury) Farsi M. (Hernia) Gomes A. (Leg Injury)
    • There will not play in Philadelphia: Sullivan Q. (Leg Injury)
    • There are questionable in Philadelphia: Anello A. (Muscle Injury) Davis III E. (Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 8 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 18:22. (average 0.9:1.1).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Columbus won 7 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 14:5. (average 1.3:0.5).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Columbus Crew - Philadelphia Union were as follows:
    29.06.2025 Columbus Crew - Philadelphia Union 1:0
    10.05.2025 Philadelphia Union - Columbus Crew 2:2
    05.10.2024 Columbus Crew - Philadelphia Union 3:2
    28.08.2024 Philadelphia Union - Columbus Crew 0:1
    21.08.2024 Columbus Crew - Philadelphia Union 3:1
    Latest results of Columbus Crew
    Latest results of Philadelphia Union
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