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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Philadelphia Union take on an impressive Columbus Crew side in an important clash at the Lower.com Field on Saturday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union Preview
Philadelphia Union are in 10th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side slumped to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Orlando City last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Columbus Crew, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table at the moment and have been in excellent form this season. The Crew suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat against Inter Miami in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Columbus Crew have a good recent record against Philadelphia Union and have won 17 out of the last 36 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Philadelphia Union's 13 victories.
- Columbus Crew have lost two of their last three matches at home in the regular season of MLS - they had lost only one of the 24 such games preceding this run.
- Columbus Crew are unbeaten in their last 10 matches at home against Philadelphia Union in all competitions, with their previous such game ending in a 3-1 victory in August this year.
- Diego Rossi scored his 12th goal of the season against Inter Miami this week - his fourth MLS season with at least 12 goals.
Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union Prediction
Columbus Crew have been impressive over the past year and will be intent on making the most of their excellent form. The Crew gave a good account of themselves against Inter Miami and have a point to prove this weekend.
Philadelphia Union have been in poor form this season and cannot afford to put a foot wrong in this match. Columbus Crew are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Columbus Crew 3-1 Philadelphia Union
Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Columbus Crew to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Philadelphia Union to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Diego Rossi to score - Yes
