Philadelphia Union II 50%Draw 24%Columbus Crew II 26%Expected goals 1.57 – 1.30
64%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.55 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Picks by market
ResultPhiladelphia Union II to win ✗50% · @1.75
Double chanceEither team to win ✗76% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓64% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · fair 1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.00
Philadelphia Union II vs Columbus Crew II: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 17 May the MLS Next Pro brings Philadelphia Union II against Columbus Crew II at Subaru Park. Kick-off: 20:00 WAT. In the table, Philadelphia Union II are 11th, upper half, on 43 points after 28 matches; Columbus Crew II are 4th (among the top four) with 48.
Current form
Philadelphia Union II, last 3: LLL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to New England II, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.3 goals a game.
Columbus Crew II, last 3: WLW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Inter Miami II, at home. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
Momentum favours Columbus Crew II, collecting 2.0 points per game to 0.0 for Philadelphia Union II.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Philadelphia Union II 1.6 xG, Columbus Crew II 1.3 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 55%, GG 64%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Philadelphia Union II 50%, draw 24%, Columbus Crew II 26%.
GG/NG: GG (64%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (64%, odds 1.44). Most likely score in line with that pick: Philadelphia Union II 1–1 Columbus Crew II. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Philadelphia Union II50%fair 2.02 · @1.75
Draw24%fair 4.13 · @3.50
Columbus Crew II26%fair 3.82 · @3.75
2.87Expected goals
1.57Philadelphia Union II xG
1.30Columbus Crew II xG
64%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
2–19%
1–09%
1–28%
0–17%
2–07%
From our goals model: Philadelphia Union II 1.6 – 1.3 Columbus Crew II expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Philadelphia Union II to win✗
50%
2.02
1.75
Double chance
Either team to win✗
76%
1.32
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
64%
1.55
1.44
Draw no bet
Philadelphia Union II (draw no bet)
65%
1.53
–
Asian handicap
Columbus Crew II +1 (Asian handicap)✓
72%
1.39
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
55%
1.83
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
68%
1.48
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
84%
1.20
–
First team to score
Philadelphia Union II to score first
52%
1.94
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
41%
2.46
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Philadelphia Union II / FT Philadelphia Union II✗
26%
3.83
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.00
–
Recent results
Philadelphia Union II – last 3
LLL
14 May
vs New England II
0–1
L
18 Apr
@ Toronto II
0–1
L
15 Mar
vs Connecticut FC
1–2
L
0.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Columbus Crew II – last 3
WLW
3 May
vs Inter Miami II
3–1
W
29 Mar
@ Chattanooga
0–2
L
15 Mar
vs Toronto II
3–2
W
2.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Philadelphia Union II and Columbus Crew II.
What is the prediction for Philadelphia Union II vs Columbus Crew II?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Philadelphia Union II vs Columbus Crew II?
On our numbers Philadelphia Union II have a 50% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Columbus Crew II 26%.
How many goals will there be in Philadelphia Union II vs Columbus Crew II?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Philadelphia Union II vs Columbus Crew II?
Our predicted score is Philadelphia Union II 1–1 Columbus Crew II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Philadelphia Union II vs Columbus Crew II?
Philadelphia Union II vs Columbus Crew II (MLS Next Pro) kicks off on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Subaru Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.