Philadelphia v Columbus

Philadelphia vs Columbus Preview

Philadelphia Union have been given a new lease of life in recent weeks in the MLS as the hosts collected a second win on the trot last time out with a 3-0 home win against Nashville and the hosts will be aiming to make it three league wins on the trot, while Columbus Crew were handed a rare defeat last time out when they slipped to a 2-1 loss on the road at Atlanta United.

A previously comprehensive 5-1 thrashing of New England Revolution on home soil at their Subaru Park will also serve as a welcome boost ahead of this upcoming encounter with high-flying Columbus Crew but it should be noted that Philadelphia Union have managed to pick up just these two recent wins from their last 12 league matches overall.

Within these previous 12 games, The Union have also been dealt no fewer than six defeats which includes suffering losses on home soil to the likes of Inter Miami and Charlotte, both of whom currently occupy places in the top six of the Eastern Conference which does not bode well for this upcoming visit from Columbus Crew.

In addition, Philadelphia Union have collected just two wins in their last 11 home games at their Subaru Park which includes slipping to six defeats, while eight of these 11 home games have also produced three goals or more in the process as well.

Columbus Crew currently occupy third place in the Eastern Conference despite being handed a 2-1 loss away at Atlanta United last time out but nevertheless, Wilfried Nancy's side will still be in confident mood that they can bounce back with a result here against Philadelphia Union.

The visitors have been dealt just two defeats in their last 12 matches overall whilst also collecting no fewer than nine wins in the process and it is worth mentioning that six of Columbus Crew's last nine wins were also achieved on their travels as well.

Victories on the road at the likes of Montreal, Chicago Fire, Orlando City, New York City, New England Revolution and Los Angeles should give the visitors plenty of belief and confidence ahead of this upcoming road trip to Subaru Park while goals also look likely to feature as well.

Nine of Columbus Crew's last 12 matches overall in the MLS have resulted in Over 2.5 goals being scored and further goals are anticipated here in this upcoming encounter against Philadelphia Union.

Philadelphia Union v Columbus Crew Verdict

Columbus Crew recently beat Philadelphia Union 3-1 at home in the Leagues Cup and although they will now visit Subaru Park this time around, the prospect of more goals and a win for Columbus Crew looks likely in this one.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.50

Other side bets worth considering:

Columbus Crew win @ 2.37

Correct Score: Columbus Crew 2-1 @ 9.50