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The Philadelphia Union will face off against the Columbus Crew in a Major League Soccer match in the USA on August 28, with kickoff scheduled for19:30 Chester, USA local time.
These two teams, Philadelphia Union (also known simply as Philadelphia) and Columbus Crew (often referred to as Columbus, Columbus Crew SC, or Columbus SC), last met just four days ago in a Leagues Cup match, where Columbus Crew secured a 3-1 victory. Philadelphia Union enter this game looking to bounce back from their recent defeat to Columbus Crew last Thursday. The team is likely to focus on strengthening their defense, as they have conceded goals in their last three consecutive matches.
Columbus Crew, on the other hand, come into the match with high spirits, having won five consecutive games against Philadelphia Union, New York City, Inter Miami FC, Sporting KC, and Aston Villa. However, despite their winning streak, their defense has been a concern, as they have allowed goals in their last six consecutive away matches.
Head-to-Head: The Philadelphia Union Vs Columbus Crew
Philadelphia Union and Columbus Crew have faced each other 6 times since April 2021. Philadelphia Union has won 3 of these encounters, while 2 matches ended in a draw, and Columbus Crew secured a single victory. The most recent match between the two teams occurred on August 22, 2024, in the Leagues Cup, where Columbus Crew won 3-1. Across these 6 matches, Philadelphia Union scored a total of 7 goals, while Columbus Crew netted 4. Overall, Philadelphia Union holds a stronger head-to-head record against Columbus Crew in their recent meetings.
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2024 | Leagues Cup | Columbus Crew | 3 – 1 | Philadelphia Union |
| February 26, 2023 | Major League Soccer | Philadelphia Union | 4 – 1 | Columbus Crew |
| July 4, 2022 | Major League Soccer | Columbus Crew | 0 – 0 | Philadelphia Union |
| April 10, 2022 | Major League Soccer | Philadelphia Union | 1 – 0 | Columbus Crew |
| June 24, 2021 | Major League Soccer | Philadelphia Union | 1 – 0 | Columbus Crew |
| April 19, 2021 | Major League Soccer | Columbus Crew | 0 – 0 | Philadelphia Union |
Season Performance
- Philadelphia Union: Played 25 matches, with 6 wins, 9 draws, and 10 defeats. They have scored 45 goals, averaging 1.80 per match, and conceded 42 goals, averaging 1.68 per match.
- Columbus Crew: Played 23 matches, with 12 wins, 7 draws, and 4 defeats. They have scored 47 goals, averaging 2.04 per match, and conceded 22 goals, averaging 0.96 per match.
Recent Form Analysis: The Philadelphia Union Vs Columbus Crew
Philadelphia Union come into this match after a recent loss to Columbus Crew, while Columbus Crew are riding a five-match winning streak, having defeated Philadelphia Union, New York City, Inter Miami FC, Sporting KC, and Aston Villa.
Overall Performance in Last 20 Matches:
- Philadelphia Union: 7 wins, 8 losses, 5 draws
- Columbus Crew: 15 wins, 4 losses, 1 draw
Philadelphia Union’s Last 6 Matches:
- Wins: 1-1 vs Mazatlan (18th August), 2-4 vs FC Cincinnati (14th August), 2-0 vs CF Montreal (10th August), 1-0 vs Charlotte (28th July)
- Losses: 3-1 vs Columbus Crew (22nd August), 1-1 vs Cruz Azul (5th August)
Columbus Crew’s Last 6 Matches:
- Wins: 3-1 vs Philadelphia Union (22nd August), 1-1 vs New York City (18th August), 3-2 vs Inter Miami FC (14th August), 4-0 vs Sporting KC (10th August), 4-1 vs Aston Villa (28th July)
- Losses: 2-1 vs Atlanta United (21st July)
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