Philadelphia Union II vs Columbus Crew II Prediction
USA · Group Stage
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Philadelphia Union II vs Columbus Crew II: the result in context
Philadelphia Union II beat Columbus Crew II 1-0 in the MLS Next Pro on 5 Sep 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
Philadelphia Union II have had the better of this fixture, winning 6 of the 10 previous meetings, which averaged 3.8 goals a game.
Match Forecasts
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Match Events
Team Comparison
Philadelphia Union II
Columbus Crew IIAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Philadelphia Union II- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 67% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.5 vs 0.2 in first half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Columbus Crew II- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 100% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (0.9 vs 0.5 in first half)
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Philadelphia Union II6Wins · 60%2Wins · 20%Previous meetings
19/07/2026Columbus Crew IIPhiladelphia Union II17/05/2026Philadelphia Union IIColumbus Crew II14/09/2025Columbus Crew IIPhiladelphia Union II21/06/2025Columbus Crew IIPhiladelphia Union II11/05/2025Philadelphia Union IIColumbus Crew II02/11/2024Philadelphia Union IIColumbus Crew II27/08/2024Philadelphia Union IIColumbus Crew II29/07/2024Columbus Crew IIPhiladelphia Union II03/06/2024Philadelphia Union IIColumbus Crew II25/07/2023Columbus Crew IIPhiladelphia Union IIRecent Form
Philadelphia Union II
FC Cincinnati IIPhiladelphia Union IIPhiladelphia Union II
Connecticut FC
New England IIPhiladelphia Union IIPhiladelphia Union IIFC Cincinnati II
New York City IIPhiladelphia Union II
ChattanoogaPhiladelphia Union IIColumbus Crew IIPhiladelphia Union IIPhiladelphia Union II
Huntsville CityNew England IIPhiladelphia Union II
New York RB IIPhiladelphia Union IIColumbus Crew IIColumbus Crew II
Chicago Fire IIHuntsville CityColumbus Crew IIColumbus Crew IINew York City IIColumbus Crew IINew York RB IIConnecticut FCColumbus Crew IIColumbus Crew IIPhiladelphia Union IINew England IIColumbus Crew II
Orlando City IIColumbus Crew IIColumbus Crew II
Atlanta United IIFC Cincinnati IIColumbus Crew IILeague Table
Northeast Division
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus Crew II | 28 | 17 | 0 | 11 | 49:43 | +6 | 48 | DDLWL |
| 2 | New England II | 28 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 47:42 | +5 | 48 | WDDLL |
| 3 | New York City II | 28 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 50:44 | +6 | 47 | DWWLL |
| 4 | Connecticut FC | 28 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 59:52 | +7 | 46 | WLLLW |
| 5 | New York RB II | 28 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 58:48 | +10 | 46 | LDLWW |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union II | 28 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 37:40 | -3 | 43 | DWWWL |
| 7 |  Toronto II | 28 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 48:56 | -8 | 39 | LLWWL |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati II | 28 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 32:62 | -30 | 20 | LDLLW |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus Crew II | 28 | 49:43 | 48 |
| 2 | New England II | 28 | 47:42 | 48 |
| 3 | New York City II | 28 | 50:44 | 47 |
| 4 | Connecticut FC | 28 | 59:52 | 46 |
| 5 | New York RB II | 28 | 58:48 | 46 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union II | 28 | 37:40 | 43 |
| 7 | Toronto II | 28 | 48:56 | 39 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati II | 28 | 32:62 | 20 |
Eastern Conference — Group 1
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Crown Legacy | 28 | 20 | 0 | 8 | 67:39 | +28 | 58 | WDWLW |
| 2 | Chattanooga | 28 | 19 | 0 | 9 | 56:39 | +17 | 56 | WWWWL |
| 3 | Atlanta United II | 28 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 62:46 | +16 | 48 | WLWDW |
| 4 | Columbus Crew II | 28 | 17 | 0 | 11 | 49:43 | +6 | 48 | DDLWL |
| 5 | New England II | 28 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 47:42 | +5 | 48 | WDDLL |
| 6 | New York City II | 28 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 50:44 | +6 | 47 | DWWLL |
| 7 | Connecticut FC | 28 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 59:52 | +7 | 46 | WLLLW |
| 8 | New York RB II | 28 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 58:48 | +10 | 46 | LDLWW |
| 9 | Huntsville City | 28 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 49:47 | +2 | 44 | WWLWW |
| 10 | Orlando City II | 28 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 55:56 | -1 | 44 | LWWWL |
| 11 | Philadelphia Union II | 28 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 37:40 | -3 | 43 | DWWWL |
| 12 | Toronto II | 28 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 48:56 | -8 | 39 | LLWWL |
| 13 | Chicago Fire II | 28 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 50:48 | +2 | 39 | LLLLW |
| 14 |  Carolina Core | 28 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 40:53 | -13 | 31 | DDDLL |
| 15 | FC Cincinnati II | 28 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 32:62 | -30 | 20 | LDLLW |
| 16 |  Inter Miami II | 28 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 30:74 | -44 | 15 | LLLWD |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crown Legacy | 28 | 67:39 | 58 |
| 2 | Chattanooga | 28 | 56:39 | 56 |
| 3 | Atlanta United II | 28 | 62:46 | 48 |
| 4 | Columbus Crew II | 28 | 49:43 | 48 |
| 5 | New England II | 28 | 47:42 | 48 |
| 6 | New York City II | 28 | 50:44 | 47 |
| 7 | Connecticut FC | 28 | 59:52 | 46 |
| 8 | New York RB II | 28 | 58:48 | 46 |
| 9 | Huntsville City | 28 | 49:47 | 44 |
| 10 | Orlando City II | 28 | 55:56 | 44 |
| 11 | Philadelphia Union II | 28 | 37:40 | 43 |
| 12 | Toronto II | 28 | 48:56 | 39 |
| 13 | Chicago Fire II | 28 | 50:48 | 39 |
| 14 | Carolina Core | 28 | 40:53 | 31 |
| 15 | FC Cincinnati II | 28 | 32:62 | 20 |
| 16 | Inter Miami II | 28 | 30:74 | 15 |
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About the Philadelphia Union II vs Columbus Crew II forecast
The forecasts for this MLS Next Pro match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Philadelphia Union II and Columbus Crew II in the MLS Next Pro table
In the MLS Next Pro table, Columbus Crew II are 1st and Philadelphia Union II 6th, 5 points apart. League goal record so far: Philadelphia Union II 37-40, Columbus Crew II 49-43. The full standings are on the MLS Next Pro Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
Some underlying data for this fixture is limited, which the model accounts for with a lower confidence rating.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.