Columbus Crew II 53%Draw 22%Philadelphia Union II 25%Expected goals 1.80 – 1.16
65%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.55 · bookmaker 1.44 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Picks by market
ResultColumbus Crew II to win ✓53% · @1.95
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.29
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗65% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · fair 1.26
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.27
Columbus Crew II vs Philadelphia Union II: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
23:00 WAT, Saturday 18 July: Columbus Crew II v Philadelphia Union II in the MLS Next Pro, played at Historic Crew Stadium. In the table, Columbus Crew II are 4th, among the top four, on 48 points after 28 matches; Philadelphia Union II are 11th (upper half) with 43.
Current form
Columbus Crew II, last 5: DDWWW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with New England II, away. The attack is flying at 2.2 goals per game.
Philadelphia Union II, last 5: DWLWD Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Huntsville City, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 2 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.2 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Columbus Crew II, collecting 2.3 points per game to 1.3 for Philadelphia Union II.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Columbus Crew II 1.8 xG, Philadelphia Union II 1.2 xG – a total near 3.0. That is an open game on paper: 57% for three or more goals, 65% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Columbus Crew II 53%, draw 22%, Philadelphia Union II 25%.
GG/NG: GG (65%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (65%, odds 1.44). Most likely score in line with that pick: Columbus Crew II 1–1 Philadelphia Union II. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Columbus Crew II53%fair 1.90 · @1.95
Draw22%fair 4.51 · @3.30
Philadelphia Union II25%fair 3.95 · @3.25
2.96Expected goals
1.80Columbus Crew II xG
1.16Philadelphia Union II xG
65%Both score
57%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
2–110%
1–09%
2–08%
1–26%
0–16%
From our goals model: Columbus Crew II 1.8 – 1.2 Philadelphia Union 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
Columbus Crew II to win✓
53%
1.90
1.95
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.29
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
65%
1.55
1.44
Draw no bet
Columbus Crew II (draw no bet)✓
68%
1.48
–
Asian handicap
Philadelphia Union II +1 (Asian handicap)✗
62%
1.61
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
80%
1.26
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
57%
1.76
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
66%
1.53
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
82%
1.22
–
First team to score
Columbus Crew II to score first✓
58%
1.74
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
39%
2.54
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Columbus Crew II / FT Columbus Crew II✓
32%
3.10
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.27
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Recent results
Columbus Crew II – last 6
DDWWWW
16 Jul
@ New England II
2–2
D
29 Jun
@ Orlando City II
2–2
D
21 Jun
vs Atlanta United II
3–2
W
14 Jun
@ FC Cincinnati II
1–0
W
8 Jun
vs Connecticut FC
2–1
W
31 May
@ New York City II
3–2
W
2.2Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Philadelphia Union II – last 6
DWLWDL
12 Jul
vs Huntsville City
0–0
D
5 Jul
@ New England II
4–0
W
29 Jun
@ New York RB II
0–5
L
22 Jun
@ Orlando City II
2–1
W
14 Jun
vs New York City II
0–0
D
6 Jun
@ Crown Legacy
0–1
L
1.0Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
17%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Columbus Crew II and Philadelphia Union II.
What is the prediction for Columbus Crew II vs Philadelphia Union II?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Columbus Crew II vs Philadelphia Union II?
On our numbers Columbus Crew II have a 53% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Philadelphia Union II 25%.
How many goals will there be in Columbus Crew II vs Philadelphia Union II?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Columbus Crew II vs Philadelphia Union II?
Our predicted score is Columbus Crew II 1–1 Philadelphia Union II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Columbus Crew II vs Philadelphia Union II?
Columbus Crew II vs Philadelphia Union II (MLS Next Pro) kicks off on Saturday 18 July 2026 at 23:00 (West Africa Time) at Historic Crew Stadium.
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.
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