Philadelphia Union vs Columbus Crew: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 May

Philadelphia Union

L L D L W

14th place in USA Major League Soccer

1-1

16/05/2026 19:40

Columbus Crew

L L D W L

11th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Philadelphia Union vs Columbus Crew on 16 May 2026 (kick-off: 19:40) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Philadelphia Union vs Columbus Crew preview before placing your bet.

Philadelphia Union will face Columbus Crew in USA Major League Soccer on May 16, 2026 at 19:40.
Philadelphia Union are currently 14th with 13 points after 17 matches.
Columbus Crew sit 11th with 19 points from 17 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.35.

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

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

19:40

2026-05-16

Philadelphia Union vs Columbus Crew - Prediction & Odds

Philadelphia Union

Columbus Crew

2026-05-16 19:40

STANDINGS UP TO 16/05/2026

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

01 Nashville SC	39	17	12	3	2	33	12	21
02 Inter Miami CF	37	17	11	4	2	43	30	13
03 New England Revolution	29	16	9	2	5	26	19	7
04 Chicago Fire	26	16	8	2	6	30	22	8
05 New York City FC	25	17	7	4	6	30	23	7
06 Charlotte FC	25	17	7	4	6	28	25	3
07 FC Cincinnati	23	17	6	5	6	41	42	-1
08 New York Red Bulls	22	17	6	4	7	26	37	-11
09 DC United	22	17	5	7	5	24	27	-3
10 Orlando City	20	17	6	2	9	28	44	-16
11 Columbus Crew	19	17	5	4	8	24	26	-2
12 Toronto FC	16	17	3	7	7	23	31	-8
13 CF Montreal	15	17	4	3	10	22	33	-11
14 Philadelphia Union	13	17	3	4	10	22	31	-9
15 Atlanta United	12	17	3	3	11	17	30	-13
01 Vancouver Whitecaps	33	16	10	3	3	37	16	21
02 Los Angeles FC	33	18	10	3	5	34	18	16
03 San Jose Earthquakes	33	17	10	3	4	35	20	15
04 Real Salt Lake	26	16	8	2	6	28	24	4
05 Houston Dynamo	26	16	8	2	6	23	24	-1
06 FC Dallas	26	17	7	5	5	32	25	7
07 St. Louis City	25	17	7	4	6	23	23	0
08 Seattle Sounders	24	16	7	3	6	19	20	-1
09 Minnesota United FC	23	17	6	5	6	19	24	-5
10 Portland Timbers	21	17	6	3	8	31	32	-1
11 Los Angeles Galaxy	21	18	5	6	7	24	29	-5
12 San Diego FC	20	17	5	5	7	31	28	3
13 Colorado Rapids	19	17	6	1	10	26	25	1
14 Austin FC	17	17	4	5	8	22	35	-13
15 Sporting Kansas City	14	17	4	2	11	18	44	-26

Philadelphia Union Last 6 matches

26/07/2026 06:40

Philadelphia Union 1 - 0 Seattle Sounders

USA Major League Soccer

23/07/2026 06:40

Philadelphia Union 3 - 1 New York Red Bulls

USA Major League Soccer

25/05/2026 06:10

Inter Miami CF 6 - 4 Philadelphia Union

USA Major League Soccer

17/05/2026 06:40

Philadelphia Union 1 - 1 Columbus Crew

USA Major League Soccer

14/05/2026 06:40

Orlando City 4 - 3 Philadelphia Union

USA Major League Soccer

10/05/2026 06:40

New England Revolution 2 - 1 Philadelphia Union

USA Major League Soccer

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Columbus Crew

26/07/2026 06:20

Columbus Crew 2 - 1 FC Cincinnati

USA Major League Soccer

23/07/2026 06:40

Columbus Crew 1 - 2 New York City FC

USA Major League Soccer

13/07/2026 03:10

Columbus Crew 1 - 1 Burnley

International Club Friendly

25/05/2026 04:10

Columbus Crew 2 - 0 Atlanta United

USA Major League Soccer

21/05/2026 06:30

Columbus Crew 1 - 0 New York City FC

USA Open Cup

17/05/2026 06:40

Philadelphia Union 1 - 1 Columbus Crew

USA Major League Soccer

Win

50%

Draw

33%

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

Philadelphia Union

Columbus Crew

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.88

Scored

Avg. per game

0.53

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 17 matches

YesNo

8 (47%)9 (53%)

In last 17 matches

NoYes

7 (41%)10 (59%)

Philadelphia Union

Recent matches

Columbus Crew

Under /Over

(71%)12 5(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(88%)15 2(12%)

Under /Over

(29%)5 12(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(35%)6 11(65%)

Under /Over

(53%)9 8(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)8 9(53%)

/Yes

(65%)11 6(35%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(71%)12 5(29%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Philadelphia Union

Columbus Crew

Shots

Philadelphia Union

Total shots

9.33 avg / game

Blocked

30 total

Avg. 2.31

Columbus Crew

Total shots

8.33 avg / game

Blocked

30 total

Avg. 2.50

Philadelphia Union Pass Columbus Crew

Total passes

3488

Avg. 233 / game

Accurate

74%

Ball possession

45%

Total passes

6046

Avg. 403 / game

Accurate

89%

Ball possession

59%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Philadelphia Union

Played games

Columbus Crew

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.18

Clean sheets

0.18

3.47

Corners

3.53

14.24

242

Throw-ins

171

10.06

0.65

Offsides

1.18

1.41

GK saves

1.53

Philadelphia Union

DISCIPLINARY

Columbus Crew

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.06

1.00

0.12

0.00

7.88

134

Fouls

110

6.47

5.65

Tackles

104

6.12

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How We Build the Philadelphia Union vs Columbus Crew Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Philadelphia Union vs Columbus Crew on 16 May 2026 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.

Philadelphia Union vs Columbus Crew Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Philadelphia Union's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Columbus Crew'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 Philadelphia Union and Columbus Crew sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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