Philadelphia Union vs Columbus Crew Prediction

Major League Soccer · Sun 17 May 2026
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Philadelphia UnionDLDLW
1 - 1
Full time · HT 0 - 1
Columbus CrewDWWWW
Kick-offSun 17 May, 00:30
Our tip2 @ 2.85 ✗
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence60%

Full-time report

Our tip2 ✗
Double chance12 ✗
BTTSYes ✓
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✗

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Philadelphia UnionDLDLW
07 Nov 26HToronto FC4 - 1Major League Soccer
31 Oct 26AFC Cincinnati0 - 1Major League Soccer
29 Oct 26ANashville SC0 - 0Major League Soccer
24 Oct 26HNew England Revolution1 - 2Major League Soccer
17 Oct 26HCharlotte2 - 2Major League Soccer
Columbus CrewDWWWW
07 Nov 26AChicago Fire4 - 3Major League Soccer
31 Oct 26HDC United3 - 0Major League Soccer
29 Oct 26AFC Dallas2 - 0Major League Soccer
24 Oct 26HToronto FC4 - 2Major League Soccer
22 Oct 26HSt. Louis City0 - 0US Open Cup

Head to head

Full head to head: Philadelphia Union vs Columbus Crew →

Our prediction

Columbus Crew to win

@ 2.85
Double chance
12  •  Philadelphia Union or Columbus Crew
@ 1.22
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.57
Confidence
60%

Our record

Our tips on Philadelphia Unionlast 20 tipped matches
12/2060%
Our tips on Columbus Crewlast 20 tipped matches
12/2060%
Our tips in Major League Soccerlast 30 days
42/8053%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
80%
Over 2.5: 56%Under 2.5: 44%
Expected goals
1.37Philadelphia Union
2.92Total
1.55Columbus Crew

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 10% @ 6.00 ✓ Final score
2 – 1 Philadelphia Union win 8% @ 7.50
1 – 0 Philadelphia Union win 8% @ 8.00
1 – 2 Columbus Crew win 7% @ 8.50 Our pick
0 – 1 Columbus Crew win 7% @ 9.00

Final score: 1 – 1 – in our list ✓. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Philadelphia Union33%
Draw17%
Columbus Crew50%

Odds (1X2)

12.28
X3.55
22.85

Philadelphia Union vs Columbus Crew preview and result

Philadelphia Union and Columbus Crew met in the Major League Soccer on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 00:30 (Nigerian time). The match finished 1 - 1, 0 - 1 at half time.

Our model gives Philadelphia Union a 33% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Columbus Crew 50%. Our pick was Columbus Crew to win with 60% confidence at odds of 2.85. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Philadelphia Union or Columbus Crew) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.22.

Goals: we expect about 2.9 goals (1.4 for Philadelphia Union, 1.6 for Columbus Crew). The chance of three or more goals is 56%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (80% confidence). 2 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

Philadelphia Union have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (D-L-D-L-W), scoring 7 and conceding 6. Columbus Crew have 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (D-W-W-W-W), scoring 13 and conceding 5. In the table, Philadelphia Union are 6th with 50 points and Columbus Crew are 7th with 47 points.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Philadelphia Union vs Columbus Crew?

Our pre-match prediction is Columbus Crew to win (60% confidence) at odds of 2.85. Win chances: Philadelphia Union 33%, draw 17%, Columbus Crew 50%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Philadelphia Union vs Columbus Crew?

We expect about 2.9 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 80% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 56%).

What time is Philadelphia Union vs Columbus Crew?

Philadelphia Union vs Columbus Crew (Major League Soccer) was played on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 00:30 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Philadelphia Union vs Columbus Crew?

The double chance 12 (Philadelphia Union or Columbus Crew) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.22. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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Major League Soccer table

Philadelphia Union6th50 pts
Columbus Crew7th47 pts
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Nashville SC 342383 4677
2 Inter Miami 3416126 2160
3 New England Revolution 3418412 858
4 Chicago Fire 3416711 1055
5 Charlotte 3415910 1554
6 Philadelphia Union 3414812 1450
7 Columbus Crew 3414515 747
8 Orlando City SC 3413714 -1546
9 FC Cincinnati 34121012 -846
10 New York Red Bulls 3412616 -1442
11 New York City FC 34101212 442
12 Toronto FC 3491213 -1539
13 Atlanta United FC 349619 -1733
14 DC United 3471215 -2233
15 CF Montreal 346820 -3226