Columbus Crew will be eager to bounce back from a humbling midweek loss when they welcome a struggling DC United to Lower.com Field for this weekend’s round 24 clash in Major League Soccer.
Our Columbus Crew vs DC United prediction gives an insight into what to expect from both teams this weekend.
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Columbus Crew vs DC United Prediction: Hosts to extend home dominance?
Key stats
- Columbus have won four of their last six matches.
- The Black and Gold have scored exactly two goals in six of the last seven meetings between these sides.
- Seven of the last 10 encounters have produced over 2.5 goals.
- DC United have suffered six defeats in their last seven matches across all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Columbus Crew 2–1 DC United
This scoreline captures both teams’ current trajectories. Columbus have found real joy at home in recent weeks, averaging just over two goals in their last seven matches at Lower.com, while DC United, despite their woeful form, have managed to find the net in each of their last three away outings in all competitions.
Pre-Match Odds and Win Probability: Host overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 4/11 (1.36) – 73.4%
- DRAW: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
- AWAY: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Despite a heavy defeat away to Nashville SC in midweek, Columbus are backed as strong favourites with a 73.4 percent win probability — a reflection of their formidable home form and DC United’s ongoing struggles.
While DC have managed two victories in 11 away league matches this season, they have also lost seven, though Columbus are not entirely invincible at home having fallen to three defeats in MLS this term, meaning there remains some room for that 15.4 percent chance to play out.
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Most recent H2Hs: Hosts eyeing season double
Columbus claimed a 2-1 win in the reverse fixture and will now be aiming for consecutive league victories over DC United for the first time since 2023.
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USA MLS 29/09/24
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USA MLS 07/04/24
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USA MLS 09/04/23
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USA MLS 05/03/23
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Columbus Crew preview: Crew determined to move on from Nashville setback
That midweek defeat saw Columbus remain fourth in the Eastern Conference, but they will see this fixture as a chance to return to winning ways and apply pressure on the teams above.
However, Wilfried Nancy’s side are still expected to be without four players through injury, including Malte Amundsen, Mohamed Farsi, Rudy Camacho and Nicholas Hagen.
Probable XI: Schulte (GK), Moreira, Zawadzki, Cherberko, Aliyu, Nagbe, Chambost, Arfsten, Rossi, Gazdag & Russell-Rowe
USA MLS 10/05/25
D
Philadelphia Union
2
Columbus Crew
2
USA MLS 03/05/25
W
Charlotte FC
2
Columbus Crew
4
USA MLS 26/04/25
W
San Jose Earthquakes
1
Columbus Crew
2
USA MLS 19/04/25
L
Inter Miami CF
1
Columbus Crew
0
USA MLS 13/04/25
W
St. Louis City SC
1
Columbus Crew
2
DC United preview: Flanagan aims for parting lift
DC United come into this clash on the back of a 2-1 loss away to Charlotte FC, their third consecutive league defeat, which leaves the Eagles languishing in 14th place in the Eastern Conference.
The club responded to that defeat by appointing Rene Weiler as new head coach, though interim manager Kevin Flanagan is expected to remain on the touchline this weekend while the Swiss tactician awaits a United States work permit.
Gabriel Pirani, who scored DC’s only goal in midweek, remains doubtful after limping off in the closing stages, adding to the visitors’ growing injury list.
Christian Benteke, Lukas MacNaughton, Jacob Murrell and Kristian Fletcher are all set to miss out through fitness issues.
Probable XI: Barraza (GK) Schnegg, Rowles, Bartlett, Herrera, Enow, Peglow, Pirani, Servania, Kijima & Badji
USA MLS 10/05/25
L
Toronto FC
2
DC United
0
USA US Open Cup 06/05/25
W
Charleston Battery
0
DC United
2
USA MLS 03/05/25
W
Colorado Rapids
1
DC United
2
USA MLS 26/04/25
L
Philadelphia Union
3
DC United
0
USA MLS 19/04/25
W
New York Red Bulls
1
DC United
2
Player to Watch: Diego Rossi
Diego Rossi has been a standout performer for Columbus this season, contributing 11 goals and six assists in MLS, and although the Uruguayan striker failed to score in the midweek defeat, he will be looking to reignite his scoring touch against a DC United backline that has conceded 43 goals — the joint-highest in the Eastern Conference.
