Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Back Union to Frustrate Crew

Philadelphia look like a great wager on the Asian Handicap against Columbus. You can back the visitors at +0.5 at 1.95 which means a payout if they draw or win, with one of these outcomes on the cards.

2-2 Draw in Previous H2H Clash

Columbus Crew won their last MLS game 3-1, making it back-to-back league wins. This was a home victory at Lower.com Field against Atlanta United. Wilfried Nancy's side boasted 63% possession and recorded ten shots on target, while Jacen Russell-Rowe got two goals and Marcelo Herrera scored the other.

Philadelphia Union won their previous game 1-0. This road win at Soldier Field against Chicago Fire was their second on the bounce. The Union had 45% possession and managed three shots on goal, with Bruno Damiani striking early in the first half.

Columbus boast an unbeaten record in the past four matches against Philadelphia, with the last encounter ending 2-2 at Subaru Park. The past 10 meetings between these sides have resulted in four Philadelphia victories and two Columbus wins. There have also been four draws.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Philadelphia	19	12	4	3	35	19	16	35:19	40
6	Columbus Crew	19	9	7	3	32	26	6	32:26	34

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Columbus have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts. The Crew have averaged 61.2% possession and 5.9 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.9 goals from 4.9 shots on goal, 9.0 attempts and 3.4 corners.

Top scorers are Jacen Russell-Rowe and Diego Rossi on 4 goals, while Ibrahim Aliyu has racked up 2. Dylan Chambost is the leading assists maker with 3.

Philadelphia have 7 victories and 3 draws, with an average of 5.7 shots on goal, 11.5 attempts and 1.9 goals. Bradley Carnell's team average 45.6% possession, 6.6 corners taken and 3.9 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 7.4 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal.

Tai Baribo has scored 6 goals, followed by Bruno Damiani and Nathan Harriel on 2. Mikael Uhre has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Columbus Crew predicted lineup (4-3-3): Evan Bush (GK), Andres Herrera, Steven Moreira, Yevgen Cheberko, Lassi Lappalainen, Sean Zawadzki, Darlington Nagbe, Dylan Chambost, Diego Rossi, Jacen Russell-Rowe, Dániel Gazdag.

Philadelphia Union predicted lineup (4-4-2): Andrew Rick (GK), Alejandro Bedoya, Nathan Harriel, Olwethu Makhanya, Kai Wagner, Indiana Vassilev, Jeremy Rafanello, Jovan Lukic, Ben Bender, Bruno Damiani, Chris Donovan.

Expert MLS Analysis

We use the injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football predictions. You will also see that we take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Philadelphia in 11 consecutive games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Philadelphia in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Columbus in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Columbus in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Columbus in 8 of their last 10 games against Philadelphia.

Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union Prediction

We’re wagering Philadelphia +0.5 at 1.95 with a fair degree of confidence. A positive result can be engineered on the Asian Handicap in this MLS match, with the numbers backing up this pick.

Those wanting an alternative to Asian Handicap can consider Winning Margin where there are several options. Take a view on Philly and their performance.

Union +0.5 Probability

According to the bookies, our pick has a 51.3% chance of landing a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Our Pick

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Correct Score Prediction

Columbus 1 - 1 Philadelphia

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of 7.00 and it involves the game ending in a 1-1 scoreline. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Player Props

Bruno Damiani Over 0.5 Shots On Target 1.64

Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia) is available at 1.64 to have at least one shot on goal. All things considered, we think that the betting odds are really appealing when it comes to backing him on the Shots Target market.

Latest Bruno Damiani Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

3.35

First

6.75

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

1.62

Under 0.5

1.90

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Diego Rossi to Score 2.20

Diego Rossi (Columbus) has been among the goals in four of his past five MLS home games. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous 2.20 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Diego Rossi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

2.23

First

4.80

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

2.18

Under 1.5

1.46

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners 1.70

We’ve seen under 10.5 corners in five consecutive Columbus games. There is value when it comes to going under the Total Corners line and this is available at 1.70.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Columbus

Total

9.30 5.90 3.40

Home

9.80 6.50 3.30

Away

7.60 3.90 3.70

Philadelphia

Total

10.50 6.60 3.90

Home

10.30 6.60 3.70

Away

10.30 5.80 4.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

1.98

Under 10.5

1.72

Columbus Corners

Over 5.5

2.00

Under 5.5

1.71

Philadelphia Corners

Over 4.5

1.84

Under 4.5

1.84

Most Corners

1

1.76

X

6.50

2

2.25

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Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Expecting Crew to Triumph

The bookies have Columbus Crew as 1.82 favourites for this MLS clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 55% likely to win. Philadelphia Union are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at 3.90.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with Columbus available at 2.33 and Philadelphia at 3.95. The third option is the draw which is priced at 2.50.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at 1.49.

The best football betting sites provide bettors with an abundance of options. For every MLS game, you’re able to select from hundreds of markets and make the best choice.

Full-Time Result

1

1.82

X

3.90

2

3.90

Half-Time Result

1

2.33

X

2.50

2

3.95

Double Chance

1X

1.26

12

1.26

X2

1.94

Draw No Bet

1

1.38

2

2.80

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

1.83

2 Hcp +0.5

1.97

Total Goals

Under 2.5

2.45

Over 2.5

1.54

Both Teams to Score

Yes

1.49

No

2.43

Diego Rossi is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Diego Rossi is favourite to be First Goalscorer at 4.80. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Player Goals

Diego Rossi (Columbus)

First

4.80

Anytime

2.23

Dániel Gazdag (Columbus)

First

5.40

Anytime

2.60

Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus)

First

6.10

Anytime

3.05

Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia)

First

6.75

Anytime

3.35

Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus)

First

7.00

Anytime

3.55

Aziel Jackson (Columbus)

First

7.50

Anytime

3.80

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

First

8.00

Anytime

3.85

Chris Donovan (Philadelphia)

First

9.00

Anytime

4.10

Mohamed Farsi (Columbus)

First

12.50

Anytime

5.20

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

First

13.00

Anytime

5.50

Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia)

First

14.00

Anytime

5.75

Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia)

First

14.00

Anytime

6.25

Jovan Lukić (Philadelphia)

First

17.00

Anytime

7.00

Sean Zawadzski (Columbus)

First

17.00

Anytime

7.00

Darlington Nagbe (Columbus)

First

17.00

Anytime

7.00

Steven Moreira (Columbus)

First

19.00

Anytime

7.50

Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia)

First

21.00

Anytime

8.50

Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus)

First

21.00

Anytime

8.50

Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia)

First

23.00

Anytime

9.00

Player Shots On Target

Dániel Gazdag (Columbus)

Over 0.5

1.42

Under 0.5

2.28

Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus)

Over 0.5

1.58

Under 0.5

1.96

Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

1.62

Under 0.5

1.90

Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus)

Over 0.5

1.78

Under 0.5

1.72

Aziel Jackson (Columbus)

Over 0.5

1.80

Under 0.5

1.70

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

Over 0.5

1.98

Under 0.5

1.58

Chris Donovan (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

2.02

Under 0.5

1.55

Diego Rossi (Columbus)

Over 1.5

2.18

Under 1.5

1.46

Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

2.65

Under 0.5

1.30

Mohamed Farsi (Columbus)

Over 0.5

2.75

Under 0.5

1.28

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

Over 0.5

2.85

Under 0.5

1.26

Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

2.88

Under 0.5

1.26

Jovan Lukić (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

3.20

Under 0.5

1.20

Sean Zawadzski (Columbus)

Over 0.5

3.45

Under 0.5

1.17

Darlington Nagbe (Columbus)

Over 0.5

3.55

Under 0.5

1.16

Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

3.65

Under 0.5

1.15

Steven Moreira (Columbus)

Over 0.5

3.80

Under 0.5

1.13

Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus)

Over 0.5

4.10

Under 0.5

1.12

Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

4.30

Under 0.5

1.10

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Team Stats

Team News

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