Philadelphia vs Columbus Prediction, Odds, MLS Picks 5/10/2025

The Philadelphia Union host Columbus Crew at Subaru Park in a clash between two of MLS Eastern Conference's most in-form teams, with both sides riding impressive winning streaks into Saturday's matchup.

Jim Curtin's Union have won four straight in all competitions, including three consecutive MLS victories, while the Crew enter on the back of statement wins against Charlotte FC and San Jose Earthquakes.

This meeting pits the conference's second-place Union (22 points) against the table-topping Crew (24 points) in what promises to be a tactical battle between two legitimate MLS Cup contenders.

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Philadelphia Union vs. Columbus Crew preview

Philadelphia Union host Columbus Crew in a high-stakes Eastern Conference clash between two sides riding waves of impressive form.

Jim Curtin's Union have been nearly flawless lately, stringing together four consecutive wins across all competitions, including back-to-back 3-0 home drubbings of DC United and Atlanta.

The visiting Crew, sitting atop the Eastern Conference standings with 24 points, have shown their offensive firepower with a 4-2 dismantling of Charlotte last weekend—their fifth win in six matches.

Recent history favors Columbus, who've won three of the last six meetings including a 3-1 Leagues Cup triumph last August.

Keep an eye on young Crew forward Aziel Jackson, who's been electric in the final third, registering two shots on target and scoring in last week's victory.

With Philadelphia's rock-solid home form (unbeaten in their last four at Subaru Park) colliding with Columbus's confident road performances, this showdown between Eastern Conference heavyweights promises to deliver championship-caliber soccer.

Key stats

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Columbus Crew (1st) and Philadelphia Union (2nd) are separated by just two points at the top of the standings.

2

Both teams have identical win records (7 each), but Columbus has two fewer losses (1 vs 3) with more draws.

3

Philadelphia Union have the league's best attack with 21 goals scored in 11 matches, while Columbus has netted 18.

4

Both teams are in excellent form with Columbus on a WWLWW run and Philadelphia showing WWWLD in their last five matches.

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