Philadelphia Union 0-1 Columbus Crew

Current streaks

Recent form

Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union's recent form shows a mixed bag of results, with their last six games resulting in 2 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss. Despite being 10th in the league table, they've shown some offensive prowess in their recent Leagues Cup matches, scoring 11 goals in their last 6 games for an impressive average of 1.83 goals per game. The standout performance was a high-scoring 4-2 victory against FC Cincinnati, demonstrating their attacking potential. Defensively, they've been somewhat inconsistent, conceding 9 goals in 6 games and managing only one clean sheet. Interestingly, both teams have scored in 83% of these matches, suggesting exciting, open games for spectators. The team's goal difference of +2 over this period indicates a slight edge in their offensive output compared to their defensive vulnerabilities.

Columbus Crew

The Columbus Crew are in impressive form, currently sitting 3rd in the league and showcasing a formidable run in their recent matches. They are on a five-game winning streak, including victories in the Leagues Cup and a friendly against Aston Villa. The team's offensive prowess is particularly noteworthy, having scored an impressive 18 goals in their last 6 games, averaging 3 goals per game. Their 4-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City stands out as a high-scoring game, demonstrating their attacking capabilities. The Crew's matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of the matches. While their attack has been prolific, their defense has been solid but not impenetrable, conceding an average of 1 goal per game and managing only one clean sheet in this period.

Recent home/away form

Philadelphia Union

The Philadelphia Union has shown a strong unbeaten run at home in their recent matches, with three wins and three draws in their last six games. Despite being 10th in the league overall, their home form has been impressive, particularly in defensive aspects. They've managed to keep three clean sheets in these six games, conceding only 0.67 goals per game on average. The team has been consistently scoring, with 1.67 goals per game, including a notable 3-0 victory against Nashville SC in their most recent Major League Soccer match. While there haven't been any particularly high-scoring games, the Union has demonstrated a tendency towards lower-scoring encounters, with 67% of these home games featuring under 2.5 goals. This solid home performance, especially in the Leagues Cup competition, suggests that the Union is a formidable force when playing in front of their home crowd.

Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew's recent away form has been a rollercoaster of high-scoring affairs and mixed results. Notably, they've had two impressive 5-1 victories on the road against Los Angeles FC and New England Revolution, showcasing their offensive firepower. Despite their ability to score, they've struggled defensively, failing to keep a clean sheet in their last six away games. The team's matches have been incredibly entertaining for neutrals, with all six games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of them. Their goal-scoring prowess is evident with an average of 2.5 goals per game, but they're also conceding at a high rate of 1.83 goals per game. While they've alternated between wins and losses in their last five away games, their overall form remains solid, sitting 3rd in the league with 43 points from 23 games.