Columbus Crew vs DC United Prediction 20.07.2025
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Columbus Crew vs DC United Prediction
Columbus Crew vs DC United Prediction and Betting Tips for Saturday’s MLS showdown at Lower.com Field. After a frustrating 3-0 loss to Nashville SC midweek, the Crew aim to return to winning ways against a DC United side deep in crisis. This preview features key stats and MLS Predictions from XpertStats to help you find betting value in this clash.
- Columbus Crew have won 8 of their 15 home matches this season, including their last three at Lower.com Field
- DC United are winless in their last seven games in all competitions
- Over 2.5 goals have landed in 73% of DC United’s matches this season
- Columbus Crew have scored in 67% of their games and conceded in the same percentage
Columbus Crew remain in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, despite the midweek setback. Before that loss, Wilfried Nancy’s side were on a five-match unbeaten run and had built a strong home presence, winning three in a row at Lower.com Field. Columbus have scored 38 goals this season, averaging 1.67 per match, and while their defense has shown vulnerability, their attacking threat remains consistent, with Diego Rossi leading the charge on 11 goals.
Despite conceding 32 goals in 23 matches, Columbus have shown a tendency to outscore opponents, with 67% of their games seeing both teams score and 58% featuring over 2.5 goals. Their home advantage and strong recent record against DC, unbeaten in the last three home meetings, puts them in good stead heading into this encounter.
DC United, on the other hand, are in a dismal run, failing to win any of their last seven matches in all competitions. Interim coach Kevin Flanagan has lost both of his games in charge, with a 2-1 defeat to Charlotte FC last time out further compounding their woes. DC’s defense has been particularly leaky, conceding 2.27 goals per game, and they’ve lost five of their last six MLS fixtures.
The appointment of Rene Weiler as new head coach may bring long-term hope, but for now, the team continues to struggle. DC have lost four straight away matches and their road record includes seven defeats from 11 matches. With key players like Christian Benteke and Gabriel Pirani sidelined or doubtful, and an average of just 0.91 goals scored per match, the visitors will have to dig deep to avoid another loss in Columbus. Expect an open game with goal-scoring opportunities on both ends, based on current form and underlying stats. The latest MLS Predictions suggest another tough evening for DC United.
Columbus Crew are clear favorites heading into this tie, especially given their home dominance and DC United’s alarming form. The Crew have claimed 8 wins in 15 home MLS matches this season, including their last three, and are averaging 1.67 goals per game. They’ve also won two and drawn one of their last three home meetings with DC. On the other hand, DC United have taken just 19 points from 23 matches, have not won in their last seven outings, and have lost five of their last six league games. Their defense is leaking goals at a rate of 2.27 per match, while their attack is producing just 0.91 goals per game. Away from home, DC have suffered four straight defeats and have been struggling with injuries to key players like Christian Benteke. With Columbus motivated to bounce back from a midweek defeat and boasting better form, backing them at 1/1 offers solid value.
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