Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union Prediction 29.06.2025
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Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union Prediction
Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union Prediction and Betting Tips for this weekend’s MLS showdown at Lower.com Field. This Eastern Conference clash is set for Sunday, with the Crew looking to keep pace with the leaders. Check out our latest MLS Predictions backed by detailed stats and insights from XpertStats.
- Columbus Crew are unbeaten in their last six home MLS games.
- Philadelphia Union boast one of the league’s best defensive records.
- The Crew have never lost to the Union at Lower.com Field.
- Both teams come into this clash after midweek wins.
Columbus Crew come into this game with momentum after a commanding 3-1 victory over Atlanta United on Wednesday. Wilfried Nancy’s side have now won back-to-back matches and are unbeaten in six consecutive home games, winning four. With 20 of their 32 goals this season scored at home, the Crew have turned Lower.com Field into a fortress. They’ve also proven tough to break down at home, conceding a goal or fewer in three of their last four outings there.
Offensively, the Crew have been reliable scorers, averaging 1.73 goals per game while seeing 64% of their matches end with over 2.5 goals. Players like Jacen Russell-Rowe are in good form, and the side’s ability to take the lead early is notable: six times they’ve led at half-time this season, going on to win five of those games. Despite missing a few key names due to injuries and international duty, Columbus look strong enough to aim for a third straight league win.
Philadelphia Union, meanwhile, continue to demonstrate why they have the best defensive record in the Eastern Conference. Bradley Carnell’s squad have kept eight clean sheets this season and have only conceded 19 goals in MLS play — second fewest overall. Their away form has also been impressive, with six road wins already this season, surpassing their 2024 tally. However, the Union have found goals slightly harder to come by than the Crew, averaging 1.44 per match.
History favours the home side in this fixture. Philadelphia haven’t beaten the Crew in Columbus since 2016 and fell short again last season in a thrilling 3-2 loss at Lower.com Field. The Union may be unbeaten in 13 matches across all competitions, but ending their poor record in Columbus will be a real test. For punters looking for value, this clash promises goals and tight margins, so our second MLS Predictions pick leans slightly towards the hosts maintaining their strong home run.
Columbus Crew have been rock-solid at home, going unbeaten in six straight MLS matches at Lower.com Field, with four wins in that stretch. They’ve scored at least two goals in five of those games, showing they can break down even organised defences. Their average of 1.73 goals per match outshines Philadelphia’s 1.44, and the Crew have bagged 20 goals at home this season. History also backs them: the Union have not beaten the Crew in Columbus since 2016 and lost this exact fixture 3-2 last season. While the Union’s defence is one of the best in MLS, Columbus’s firepower and strong record at home give them the edge. Injuries and absentees affect both sides, but the Crew’s home advantage and attacking form should be decisive. This is why backing Columbus Crew to win looks like the smart play this Sunday.
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