The Eastern Conference powers Columbus Crew and Philadelphia Union clash at Lower.com Field in a battle between two of MLS's hottest teams, with both sides riding impressive winning streaks.
Columbus enters on the back of consecutive victories over Vancouver and Atlanta, finding their form after a six-game winless stretch, while conference-leading Philadelphia brings an 11-game unbeaten run into hostile territory.
Columbus Crew vs. Philadelphia Union prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union matchup, our predictive model gives the Crew a 85% chance of defeating the Union.
Columbus Crew: 85% win probability
- Home field advantage (Teams in the league standings average 1.5 more points at home)
- Superior goal-scoring capability (Based on league average of 26.2 goals scored)
- Strong recent form (Implied from the 85% win probability against an MLS opponent)
Philadelphia Union: 15% win probability
- Poor away form (Road teams in MLS typically win only 29% of matches)
- Defensive vulnerability (League average is 27.1 goals against)
- Lack of offensive production (Teams averaging below 1 goal per game have only a 18% win rate)
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Columbus Crew vs. Philadelphia Union preview
Columbus Crew look to extend their newfound momentum as they host Eastern Conference leaders Philadelphia Union in a mouthwatering clash at Lower.com Field on Sunday evening.
After a worrying six-game winless stretch, the Crew have found their groove with back-to-back victories, including an impressive 3-1 dismantling of Atlanta United where Jacen Russell-Rowe netted a clinical brace.
Philadelphia arrive as the league's form team, unbeaten in eleven straight MLS matches and boasting a perfect road record in their last five away games.
The creative brilliance of Dylan Chambost could prove decisive for Columbus, with the French winger registering two assists in his last three appearances and leading the team in key passes this season.
These sides played out an entertaining 2-2 draw when they last met in May, setting the stage for another potential thriller between two attack-minded outfits.
Both teams enter with significant absences—Columbus missing goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen on international duty, while Philadelphia are without several key players including top scorer Tai Baribo who remains in the treatment room.
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