On Saturday, September 28th, at 7:30 PM, D.C. United SC (8-13-9, 13th in Eastern Conference) will host the Columbus Crew (16-5-8, 3rd in Eastern Conference) at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. The over/under goal line is set at 3.5 goals, and the money line odds are +188 for D.C. United, +128 for Columbus, and +265 for a draw. This match features a Columbus team on a two-game winning streak and a D.C. United team that has struggled this season.
Columbus Crew vs. D.C. United SC Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Columbus Crew at D.C. United SC
- Where: Washington, D.C. at Audi Field
- Date: Saturday, September 28th
- Betting Odds CLB +128 | DCU +188 O/U 3.5
Columbus Crew Preview
The Columbus Crew are in the midst of a two-match winning streak as they head on the road to take on D.C. United SC. Overall, the Crew have a record of 16-5-8, which has them in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. They have been favored in 23 of their 29 matches, going 12-5-6 in those contests. After this match, they will return home to take on Inter Miami CF on October 2nd.
The Columbus Crew have been one of the most efficient offenses in the MLS this season, averaging 2.0 goals per match, which is good for 3rd in the league. They have been able to increase their number of shots on goal in each of their last three matches and are currently 13th in the league in that category. Cucho Hernández has been their top scorer this season, as his 15 goals are 7th in the MLS. He also leads the team in shots on goal, as his 31 are 17th in the league.
Heading into their match against D.C. United SC, the Columbus Crew's defense is currently the best in the MLS, allowing just 0.9 goals per match. However, they have given up seven goals over their last four matches, including three to Orlando City SC, who is 13th in scoring. Patrick Schulte is third in the MLS with 10 clean sheets, and he is 20th in saves with 66. Overall, the Crew's defense is 14th in blocked shots and 22nd in interceptions. They are also last in the league in fouls committed.
D.C. United SC Preview
Through 30 matches, D.C. United SC is 8-13-9, sitting in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. Overall, they have struggled, but they have been better on the road (4-6-5) than at home (4-7-4). In matches where they have been favored, they have gone 4-7-4, and in matches where they have been the underdog, they have gone 4-6-5. Over their last three matches, they have gone 1-1-1, with their most recent match being a 4-0 loss to the Philadelphia Union. After this match, they will be on the road against Nashville SC on October 3rd.
Christian Benteke is the top scorer in the MLS and leads D.C. United SC in goals scored. He has 19 goals on the season and is also 5th in the league in shots on goal. Jared Stroud is the leader in assists for D.C. United SC and is 25th in the MLS. He has 7 assists on the season and is also 3rd on the team in goals scored. This season, D.C. United SC is 16th in the MLS in goals scored and shots on goal. They have scored 1.5 goals per match and have had more corners than their opponents in 53.3% of their matches.
Heading into their match against the Columbus Crew, D.C. United's defense is struggling, as they are giving up 2.0 goals per match, which is 26th in the league. Over their last five matches, they have given up 11 goals (2.2), including four goals to the Philadelphia Union, who are 6th in scoring. Alex Bono is 31st in clean sheets with just two, and he is 21st in saves with 65.
Columbus Crew vs. D.C. United SC Head To Head
These two teams have already faced off once this season, and that match ended in a 1-1 draw. Columbus had four shots on goal compared to three for D.C. United.
Columbus Crew vs D.C. United SC Free Pick
Looking at this matchup between Columbus Crew and D.C. United SC, we are predicting a 2-1 win for Columbus Crew. They come in as the top defense in the MLS, and our projections have Cucho Hernandez as the top goal scorer for the match. As for D.C. United, they are going up against a Columbus team that is 2nd in the league in shooting percentage.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Columbus Crew +128
