As the Major League Soccer season kicks off, DC United is set to host Columbus Crew at Audi Field on Friday, September 28th. The game will start at 23:30 GMT. DC United, currently 24th in the standings, has gathered 33 points from 30 games. This reflects a challenging season. Columbus Crew, in contrast, is in 4th place with 56 points from 29 matches. This shows a campaign filled with high aspirations. Both teams are keen to start the season on a positive note. DC United aims to improve their ranking and exceed expectations. Columbus Crew seeks to affirm their contender status and vie for the top position with a win.
DC United – Form
DC United has experienced varied results recently. Their last match on September 22, 2024, ended in a 4-0 defeat to Philadelphia Union. This loss was anticipated by bookmakers and ended their five-game winning streak on the road. Before this, they played to a 1-1 draw with New York City FC at home. Christian Benteke scored from the penalty spot in that match. Before that, they claimed a 2-1 victory over Chicago Fire FC away. Benteke and Gabriel Pirani scored the goals, surprising many as they were the underdogs.
Columbus Crew – Form
Columbus Crew’s recent away performances have been inconsistent. They secured a 2-0 victory over Toronto FC on September 18th. Juan Hernandez and Marcelo Herrera scored, meeting bookmakers’ predictions. Their next game, on September 14th, ended in a goalless draw with FC Cincinnati. On September 7th, they faced a 0-4 loss to Seattle Sounders FC at home. This defeat ended their seven-game winning streak and contradicted their slight favorite status. Two of their last three games ended as expected, according to bookmakers.
DC United – Columbus Crew – Head to Head
The last game between DC United and Columbus Crew was on April 6, 2024. It ended in a 1:1 draw. In their past 10 matches, DC United has won 3 times, while Columbus Crew has won 5 times. This gives Columbus Crew a slight advantage in recent history. In the last 5 encounters, both teams scored in 4 matches. DC United has conceded in their last 8 matches against Columbus Crew. They haven’t won in their last 6 meetings. The last 3 games between them had less than 2.5 goals each.
DC United – Columbus Crew – Standings
As the Major League Soccer season begins at Audi Field, DC United and Columbus Crew find themselves at opposite ends of the standings. DC United is 24th with 33 points from 30 matches, indicating they have not met their preseason ambitions. Columbus Crew, on the other hand, is in a strong 4th place with 56 points from 29 games. Their performance aligns with their preseason goal of being a top contender. This match offers DC United a crucial chance to surprise their fans and critics alike on their home ground.
DC United vs Columbus Crew – Top scorers
Christian Benteke leads the attack for the home team with an impressive 19 goals this season. Gabriel Pirani and Cristian Dajome have also contributed, scoring 4 and 3 goals respectively. Jared Stroud, another forward, has matched Dajome’s tally with 3 goals. Midfielder Mateusz Klich has added two more to the team’s total. For the away team, Juan Hernandez stands out with 15 goals. Diego Rossi has been crucial, scoring 11 times from midfield. Christian Ramirez is close behind with 8 goals. Jacen Russell-Rowe and Max Arfsten, both forwards, have each added 4 goals as they prepare for the upcoming match.
DC United vs Columbus Crew – Full-Time Betting
Bookmakers offer odds of 2.70 for a DC United win, 3.60 for a draw, and 2.38 for a Columbus Crew victory. Given their better form and standing, Columbus Crew are the favorites. They have also won 5 of the last 10 matches against DC United. DC United’s recent form and their lower table position suggest they might find this game challenging. For alternative betting options, the “halftime-fulltime” bet has odds of 3.10 for a home win at both intervals. The “draw-no-bet” market gives DC United odds of 2.00, returning stakes if the match ends in a draw. The “double-chance” market offers odds of 1.533 for DC United to win or draw, catering to those who believe the home team can secure at least a point.
DC United vs Columbus Crew – Over/Under Betting
The Over/Under betting market offers interesting choices for this match. The last three encounters resulted in fewer than 2.5 goals. DC United’s recent record shows 44 goals scored and 61 conceded in 30 matches, indicating defensive issues but an ability to score. Columbus Crew, with 58 goals scored and 31 conceded, seems more balanced. Given both teams’ recent forms and defensive weaknesses, especially DC United’s, “Over 2.5” goals at 1.475 could appeal to those expecting a high-scoring game. Conversely, “Under 2.5” at 2.60 might attract those anticipating a closer match, in line with recent head-to-head trends.
DC United vs Columbus Crew – BTTS Betting
The odds for “Yes” in the BTTS market are set at 1.40. This indicates a strong belief that both teams will score. In their last 10 meetings, both teams scored in 4 matches. DC United’s recent games saw both teams scoring in 3 out of 5 matches. For Columbus Crew, this occurred in 2 of their last 5 games. Despite DC United’s challenges in keeping clean sheets against Columbus, the recent matches have seen fewer goals. Thus, while “BTTS: Yes” is favored at 1.40, “BTTS: No” at 2.75 could offer value to those betting on a less prolific scoring game.
DC United vs Columbus Crew – Prediction
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