Columbus Crew vs DC United Prediction: DC United Must Concede

Columbus Crew and DC United face off in the second round of the MLS Season. Columbus Crew lost the first round 4-1 to Philadelphia Union away from home, while DC United beat Toronto FC 3-2 at home to grab all 3 points. Now onto the second round and these two teams have to put the doubts to bed in this new season, as both teams are hoping to have a better season than last season. DC United are in 4th place and Columbus Crew are 15th in the Eastern Conference.

Losing on the first day is not the ideal start for any team, but Columbus Crew can put it aside and fight for the first win against DC United in this match. Columbus Crew lost 4-1 to Philadelphia Union, who were dominant throughout the match. Despite going ahead after Jakob Glesnes scored an own goal, Columbus Crew still conceded 4 goals from Daniel Gazdag (Penalty 48 Minutes), Julian Carranza (52 Minutes), Daniel Gazdag (72 Minutes), Julian Carranza (80 Minutes).

Columbus Crew failed to participate in any pre-season match before the beginning of the season and it is yet to be seen how that will affect the new season. Columbus Crew are without a clean sheet in 6 matches and have seen more than 2.5 goals in 5/6 matches. Both teams scored in 6/6 of their matches and more than 4.5 cards were shown in 4/5 matches. In 7/9 matches, less than 10.5 corners were played.

Columbus Crew are currently at the bottom of the Eastern Conference following their loss in the first round.

DC United kicked off their campaign on a happy note, beating Toronto FC 3-2 at home in the first round. Mateusz Klich opened the scoring in the 13th minute before Toronto leveled from the spot in the 66th minute. Mark-Anthony Kaye gave Toronto the lead for the first time in the match in the 83rd minute but DC United turned the game on its head in the 90th and 98th minute, as Christian Benteke and Theodore Ku-Dipierto scored two late goals. In their last 5 matches, DC United had 2 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw.

DC United were not outstanding during the pre-season, as they lost 2 matches, won 1 and drew 1. DC United are without a clean sheet in 6 games and in 5/6 matches, they have seen more than 2.5 goals scored. Both teams have scored in 6/6 matches and more than 4.5 cards in 4/5 matches. In 7/9 matches, DC United saw less than 10.5 corners played.

DC United are currently in 4th place on the Eastern Conference table.

Columbus Crew have played 20 matches against DC United. Columbus Crew lead with 9 wins, while DC United are with 7 wins and 4 matches ended in a draw.

According to the head to head stats, Columbus Crew had no losses in their last 3 matches against DC United and DC United are without a clean sheet in 5 matches against Columbus Crew. More than 2.5 goals were scored in 5/5 meetings and both teams scored in 4/5 matches. Less than 4.5 cards was shown in 4/5 matches and less than 10.5 corners was played in 5/5 matches

DC United’s late comeback has certainly got them dreaming but I am not buying it. A major problem for the DC United team is their defense and there’s been no significant improvement since last season. Columbus Crew have lost the first leg and they will approach this match with a desire for a positive result. I see both teams producing goals in this match, but a clear winner is a huge risk.

• Bet on Over 2 Goals at 1.61 Odds
• Bet on Home win or draw and Over 1.5 Goals at 1.64 Odds
• Bet on Both Teams to Score 1.99 Odds