Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 30 September

Columbus Crew

W D D W D

3rd place in USA Major League Soccer

1-1

30/09/2023 19:30

Philadelphia Union

D D D W D

4th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union on 30 September 2023 (kick-off: 19:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union preview before placing your bet.

Columbus Crew are currently 3rd with 57 points after 34 matches.
Philadelphia Union sit 4th with 55 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Columbus Crew to win with probability 50%.
Head-to-head history favors Philadelphia Union, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Columbus Crew have no wins, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Pred

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Weather

19:30

2023-09-30

Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union - Prediction & Odds

Columbus Crew

Philadelphia Union

2023-09-30 19:30

STANDINGS UP TO 30/09/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Cincinnati	69	34	20	9	5	57	39	18
02 Orlando City	63	34	18	9	7	55	39	16
03 Columbus Crew	57	34	16	9	9	67	46	21
04 Philadelphia Union	55	34	15	10	9	57	41	16
05 New England Revolution	55	34	15	10	9	58	46	12
06 Atlanta United	51	34	13	12	9	66	53	13
07 Nashville	49	34	13	10	11	39	32	7
08 New York Red Bulls	43	34	11	10	13	36	39	-3
09 Charlotte FC	43	34	10	13	11	45	52	-7
10 New York City FC	41	34	9	14	11	35	39	-4
11 Montreal Impact	41	34	12	5	17	36	52	-16
12 DC United	40	34	10	10	14	45	49	-4
13 Chicago Fire	40	34	10	10	14	39	51	-12
14 Inter Miami CF	34	34	9	7	18	41	54	-13
15 Toronto FC	22	34	4	10	20	26	59	-33
01 St. Louis City	56	34	17	5	12	62	45	17
02 Seattle Sounders	53	34	14	11	9	41	32	9
03 Los Angeles FC	52	34	14	10	10	54	39	15
04 Houston Dynamo	51	34	14	9	11	51	38	13
05 Real Salt Lake	50	34	14	8	12	48	50	-2
06 Vancouver Whitecaps	48	34	12	12	10	55	48	7
07 FC Dallas	46	34	11	13	10	41	37	4
08 FC Kansas City	44	34	12	8	14	48	51	-3
09 San Jose Earthquakes	44	34	10	14	10	39	43	-4
10 Portland Timbers	43	34	11	10	13	46	58	-12
11 Minnesota United FC	41	34	10	11	13	46	51	-5
12 Austin FC	39	34	10	9	15	49	55	-6
13 Los Angeles Galaxy	36	34	8	12	14	51	67	-16
14 Colorado Rapids	27	34	5	12	17	26	54	-28

Head To Head

25/02/2023 20:40

Philadelphia Union

4 - 1

Columbus Crew

MLS

03/07/2022 19:35

Columbus Crew

0 - 0

Philadelphia Union

MLS

09/04/2022 18:00

Philadelphia Union

1 - 0

Columbus Crew

MLS

03/10/2021 16:00

Philadelphia Union

3 - 0

Columbus Crew

MLS

23/06/2021 19:40

Philadelphia Union

1 - 0

Columbus Crew

MLS

18/04/2021 18:00

Columbus Crew

0 - 0

Philadelphia Union

MLS

Columbus Crew

Draw

33%

Philadelphia Union

67%

Columbus Crew Last 6 matches

23/09/2023 20:30

FC Dallas 1 - 1 Columbus Crew MLS

20/09/2023 19:40

Columbus Crew 3 - 0 Chicago Fire MLS

16/09/2023 19:30

Orlando City 4 - 3 Columbus Crew MLS

02/09/2023 19:30

Montreal Impact 2 - 4 Columbus Crew MLS

30/08/2023 20:30

Houston Dynamo 2 - 0 Columbus Crew MLS

26/08/2023 19:40

Columbus Crew 2 - 0 Toronto FC MLS

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Philadelphia Union

27/09/2023 19:40

Philadelphia Union 1 - 1 FC Dallas MLS

23/09/2023 19:30

Philadelphia Union 0 - 0 Los Angeles FC MLS

20/09/2023 19:30

Charlotte FC 2 - 2 Philadelphia Union MLS

16/09/2023 19:30

Philadelphia Union 2 - 2 FC Cincinnati MLS

03/09/2023 19:55

Philadelphia Union 4 - 1 New York Red Bulls MLS

30/08/2023 19:30

Toronto FC 3 - 1 Philadelphia Union MLS

Win

17%

Draw

67%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Major League Socce...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Columbus Crew

Philadelphia Union

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.90

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.90

Scored

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.68

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

27 (68%)13 (33%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

18 (49%)19 (51%)

Columbus Crew

Recent matches

Philadelphia Union

Under /Over

(95%)38 2(5%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)27 10(27%)

Under /Over

(50%)20 20(50%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(46%)17 20(54%)

Under /Over

(58%)23 17(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)14 23(62%)

/Yes

(70%)28 12(30%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(59%)22 15(41%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Columbus Crew

Philadelphia Union

Shots

Columbus Crew

Total shots

7.03 avg / game

Blocked

64 total

Avg. 3.05

Philadelphia Union

Total shots

6.57 avg / game

Blocked

66 total

Avg. 3.30

Columbus Crew Pass Philadelphia Union

Total passes

9916

Avg. 248 / game

Accurate

87%

Ball possession

61%

Total passes

6674

Avg. 180 / game

Accurate

73%

Ball possession

44%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Columbus Crew

Played games

Philadelphia Union

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.25

Clean sheets

0.30

2.73

109

Corners

1.89

7.83

313

Throw-ins

314

8.49

0.93

Offsides

1.16

1.05

GK saves

1.16

Columbus Crew

DISCIPLINARY

Philadelphia Union

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.75

0.95

0.00

0.05

5.45

218

Fouls

248

6.70

6.38

255

Tackles

271

7.32

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union on 30 September 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this USA Major League Soccer fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Columbus Crew's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Philadelphia Union's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

USA Major League Soccer Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live USA Major League Soccer standings and the USA Major League Soccer form table to understand exactly where Columbus Crew and Philadelphia Union sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our USA Major League Soccer predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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