The upcoming Eastern Conference clash between Columbus Crew and Philadelphia Union will be played on 30 June at Lower.com Field. Will coach Wilfried Nancy’s troops be able to utilize their home-field advantage, or will the visitors from Philadelphia emerge victorious this time? Find out the answer in our professional Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union betting tips below.
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Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union prediction: Another Crew master-class display
Key Stats
- The Crew scored at least two goals against Philly in three of the last four meetings.
- The last five matches between the two clubs resulted in three Columbus Crew wins and two draws.
- Coach Bradley Carnell has never won a match against the Crew, as his record is set at a disappointing 0-1-1.
Correct score prediction: Columbus Crew 3-1 Philadelphia Union
The Crew scored 10 goals in five matches against this opponent. In one of the last four meetings, we saw Nancy’s troops beat the visitors at Lower.com Field via a 3-1 score. Therefore, we trust our top Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union prediction will succeed.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Impossible task for Carnell
- HOME: 39/50 (1.78) – 56.2%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY: 69/20 (4.45) – 22.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
According to the bookmakers’ odds on this game, Columbus Crew are by far more likely to win the three points. The Crew have a 56.2% win probability before kick-off, with odds priced at 39/50 (1.78), while the visitors’ chances are estimated at a 22.5% likelihood.
Over 1.5 Columbus Crew goals is our top Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union prediction, as the odds are valued at 13/20 (1.65), which translates to a 60.6% chance of success for our key MLS betting recommendation this week.
Most recent H2Hs: Thrilling rivalry
We all remember the previous head-to-head, right? Tai Baribo and Frankie Westfield scored two goals for Philly at Subaru Park, while Max Arfsten and Sean Zawadzki bagged the equalizers for the Crew.
USA MLS 11/05/25
Philadelphia Union
Columbus Crew
USA MLS 06/10/24
Columbus Crew
Philadelphia Union
USA MLS 29/08/24
Philadelphia Union
Columbus Crew
USA MLS 25/08/24
Philadelphia Union
Columbus Crew
Leagues Cup 22/08/24
Columbus Crew
Philadelphia Union
Columbus Crew team news and form: Goalkeeping trouble for Nancy
Two of Columbus Crew’s key goalkeepers are out with nasty injuries. We are talking about Patrick Schulte and Nicholas Hagen. This will give third-option Evan Bush a shot among the starters.
Predicted lineup: Bush (GK), Moreira, Zawadzki, Cheberko, Herrera, Chambost, Nagbe, Lappalainen, 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
Philadelphia Union team news and form: Philly’s boss faces yellow-card trouble
Five of Philadelphia Union’s players earned themselves foolish yellow cards in the match against Chicago Fire at Soldier Field last week. Surely, coach Carnell wants his players to be more concentrated and avoid getting booked on such a regular basis.
Predicted lineup: Rick (GK), Wagner, Makhanya, Glesnes, Bedoya, Vassilev, Rafanello, Lukic, Bender, Damiani & Donovan
USA MLS 10/05/25
D
Columbus Crew
2
Philadelphia Union
2
USA US Open Cup 07/05/25
W
Indy Eleven
1 (4)
Philadelphia Union
1 (5)
USA MLS 03/05/25
W
CF Montreal
1
Philadelphia Union
2
USA MLS 26/04/25
W
DC United
0
Philadelphia Union
3
USA MLS 19/04/25
W
Atlanta United
0
Philadelphia Union
3
Player to watch: Diego Rossi
Since the start of the current campaign, Diego Rossi has scored nine Major League Soccer goals. He is the leading goalscorer for Columbus Crew so far, and there’s no telling how far he can soar in 2025.
Rossi not a one-trick pony
Despite being the key finisher for his team, Rossi hasn’t forgotten his creative duties, as he has provided teammates with two assists so far. We trust he will help prove our top Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union prediction correct.