DC United vs Columbus Crew: Columbus Crew to win
DC United's 1.4 expected goals meet Columbus Crew's 1.5, but the model gives the visitors a 39.9% win chance versus a 35.4% chance for the hosts.
Both sides enter this clash with leaky defenses – DC concedes 2.0 per game at home and Columbus lets in 2.3 on the road – setting up a contest where the better attacking side should prevail.
Jonesy's Verdict
With a model‑derived 39.9% chance of victory, Columbus edges out the home side despite both teams’ recent struggles.
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With DC United averaging 1.4 expected goals and Columbus Crew averaging 1.5, the model gives a 58.5% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 41.5% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 2.9 (DC United 1.4 + Columbus Crew 1.5) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 55.4% chance against 44.6% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has DC United at 35.4%, the draw at 24.7%, and Columbus Crew at 39.9% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 1-1 at 11.6% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
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Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
DC United
DC United's recent form of DDLLD includes a 2‑2 draw with Nashville (H) and a 0‑3 loss to New England Revolution (H), showing they can score but also leak goals at home. Those results illustrate a defensive frailty that favors a visiting side looking to capitalize, reinforcing the pick for a Columbus win.
Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew's DLLLL run features a 2‑2 draw at Inter Miami (A) and a 1‑3 loss at New England Revolution (H), indicating they can find the net away but have struggled to close games. Their ability to score on the road, combined with DC United's defensive record, supports the expectation that Columbus can snatch the win.
Head-to-Head
In the last five meetings, Columbus have won three times, including a 2‑1 victory on July 19, 2025, reinforcing the model’s higher win probability for the visitors.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul 2025 | Columbus Crew 2-1 DC United | Major League Soccer |
| 29 Mar 2025 | DC United 1-2 Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer |
| 28 Sep 2024 | DC United 2-2 Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer |
| 6 Apr 2024 | Columbus Crew 1-1 DC United | Major League Soccer |
| 8 Apr 2023 | DC United 0-2 Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer |
Team News (Pregame)
DC United: T. Baribo (Knee Injury), G. Segal (Leg Injury), K. Rowles (Thigh Injury), S. Hefti (Yellow Cards)
Columbus Crew: W. Abou Ali (Knee Injury), S. Bangoura (Ankle Injury), R. Camacho (Foot Injury), J. Thiare (Leg Injury)
Injury records reflect the team news on file heading into this match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won DC United vs Columbus Crew?
DC United won 2-1. Our pre-match pick was Columbus Crew to win.
What was the final score of DC United vs Columbus Crew?
DC United 2-1 Columbus Crew (full time).
When was DC United vs Columbus Crew?
DC United played Columbus Crew on Thu 10 Sep · 00:30 BST in the MLS at Audi Field.
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