All eyes will be on Lower.com Field as Columbus Crew and Vancouver Whitecaps go toe-to-toe with each other in the MLS on Sunday, 15 June 2025.
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Columbus Crew vs Vancouver Whitecaps predictions: Goals expected to flow
Key stats
- Columbus Crew's last eight games produced goals at both ends.
- Five of the last seven encounters between these teams went above the 2.5-goal threshold.
- Columbia Crew conceded first in five of their last six matches.
Correct score prediction: Columbus Crew 2-2 Vancouver Whitecaps
While Columbus Crew have lost only once at home this season, Vancouver Whitecaps are unbeaten on the road.
Interestingly, four of Columbus Crew's last six matches, and four of Vancouver's last seven games ended in stalemates.
Keeping in mind that these teams finished on level terms in two of their last three meetings, we believe the spoils will be shared at the end of this match.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Columbus Crew are clear favourites
- HOME: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Columbus Crew have struggled to find their best form of late, as they have no wins in their last six matches (D4, L2).
Wilfried Nancy’s troops are sixth in the Eastern Conference with a 7-7-3 win-draw-loss record.
On the other hand, Vancouver Whitecaps are leading the Western Conference Standings, having won 10 of 16 league matches this season (D5, L1). They are also unbeaten in their last 11 league games.
Despite their recent shortcomings, Columbus Crew are the expected winners at 3/4 (1.75). Teams with these odds generally have a 57.1% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that Columbus Crew conceded the first goal in five of their last six games. For this reason, Vancouver Whitecaps to score first has an appealing look at 6/4 (2.50). That one has a 40% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A fairly one-sided affair
Although Vancouver Whitecaps suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat in their last encounter with Columbus Crew, they have lost only once in the last 10 clashes between these sides (W5, D4).
Interestingly, this is the first meeting between these teams since February 2022, and their second league encounter since September 2019.
USA MLS 26/02/22
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Club Friendly List 28/01/20
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USA MLS 21/09/19
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USA MLS 31/03/18
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Columbus Crew preview: Hoping to get back to winning ways
Long-term absentee centre-back, Rudy Camacho, remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. Goalkeeper Patrick Schulte has missed the last three games for Columbus Crew due to abdominal muscle problems, while midfielder Sean Zawadzski, with knee problems, has been out of action for the last two matches.
Also, newly injured defender Malte Amundsen is doubtful for this contest following his ninth-minute injury in the 5-1 defeat to Inter Miami last time.
Coach Wilfried Nancy is still expected to employ a 3-4-2-1 formation which he used for the last two games, with Nigerian striker Ibrahim Aliyu leading the line.
Predicted lineup: Hagen (GK), Ruvalcaba, Cheberko, Moreira, Farsi, Nagbe, Chambost, Arfsten, Gazdag, Rossi & Aliyu.
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
Vancouver Whitecaps preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
A long list of players, including Brian White, Sebastian Berhalter, Pedro Vite, Jayden Nelson, Tate Johnson, Andres Cubas, and Ali Ahmed were not available for Vancouver Whitecaps in their last outing due to international engagements, but should all be back for this game.
Ryan Gauld remains sidelined with a knee injury. The Scottish forward has missed the last 20 games for the visiting team because of this setback.
Midfielders Ralph Priso and Sebastian Berhalter are walking a tightrope, as they are just one yellow card away from suspension.
Jesper Sorensen’s troops have lost only once in their last 17 games across all competitions, while unbeaten in their last 11 MLS games, keeping them first in the Western Conference table and top of the overall standings.
Although the Danish gaffer employed a 5-4-1 formation last time because a large chunk of his players were on national duty, he is expected to revert to his preferred 4-3-3 setup this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Takaoka (GK), Laborda, Utvik, Veselinovic, Blackmon, Ocampo, Ngando, Priso, Badwal, Sabbi & Rios.
USA MLS 11/05/25
D
Los Angeles FC
2
Vancouver Whitecaps
2
USA MLS 04/05/25
W
Real Salt Lake
1
Vancouver Whitecaps
2
CONCACAF Champions Cup 01/05/25
W
Inter Miami CF
1
Vancouver Whitecaps
3
USA MLS 27/04/25
W
Minnesota United
1
Vancouver Whitecaps
3
CONCACAF Champions Cup 25/04/25
W
Inter Miami CF
0
Vancouver Whitecaps
2
Player to watch: Diego Rossi
Not only is Diego Rossi Columbus Crew's top scorer with eight goals, but he has also scored in each of the team's last three home games. It will be interesting to see if that streak continues this weekend.