Venue: ScottsMiracle‑Gro Field — Columbus, Ohio
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET
Weather Outlook
No weather data surfaced in search results. Late‑April Columbus typically features mid‑60s temperatures, light wind, and mild humidity (inference).
Injury Report
Columbus Crew SC
Mo Farsi — Pelvic injury
Taha Habroune — Illness
Wessam Abou Ali — Cruciate ligament tear
Quinn Sullivan — Cruciate ligament tear
Aidan Anello — Muscle injury
Philadelphia Union
No specific injuries listed in available match previews. (Union’s lineup issues this season have been performance‑related rather than injury‑driven.)
Team Records
Columbus Crew: 1‑3‑4 (per The Athletic)
Philadelphia Union: 1‑1‑6 (per The Athletic)
Recent Team Form
Columbus Crew — Last 5
L 1–2 vs New England
T 1–1 vs Orlando
W 3–1 vs Atlanta
L 1–2 vs Toronto
L 0–1 vs Nashville
Philadelphia Union — Last 5
T 0–0 vs D.C. United
W 2–1 vs Miami
L 1–2 vs Charlotte
L 1–2 vs Chicago
L 1–3 vs Atlanta
Form takeaway: Columbus have been competitive but inconsistent; Philadelphia have struggled heavily, with only one win in their last five.
Series History
Last five meetings (ESPN):
Jun 29, 2025: Columbus 1–0 Philadelphia
May 10, 2025: Philadelphia 2–2 Columbus
Oct 5, 2024: Columbus 3–2 Philadelphia
Aug 28, 2024: Philadelphia 0–1 Columbus
Aug 21, 2024: Columbus 3–1 Philadelphia (Leagues Cup)
Trend: Columbus have won four of the last five.
Key Player Matchups
Columbus Crew SC
Wessam Abou Ali: 5 goals in 7 matches (team leader)
Taha Habroune: 2 assists
Patrick Schulte: 19 saves, 12 GA in 8 matches
Philadelphia Union
Milan Iloski: 1 goal, 7 shots on target
Alejandro Bedoya: 1 assist
Andre Blake: 19 saves, 12 GA in 8 matches
Team Statistical Comparison
| Category | Columbus | Philadelphia |
| Goals per game | 1.25 | 0.75 |
| Goals conceded | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| Possession | 54.2% | 50.5% |
| Shots on target | 4.75 | 3.75 |
| Passing accuracy | 88% | 75% |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 1 |
Takeaway: Columbus dominate possession and chance creation; Philadelphia struggle in attack.
Betting Trends
Columbus unbeaten in 2 of last 3 at home.
Philadelphia have scored only 1 goal in their last 3 matches.
Columbus have won 4 of last 5 head‑to‑head.
Philadelphia’s attack ranks 27th in goals per game.
MATCH ODDS
Philadelphia Union + 330
Columbus Crew SC – 126
Draw + 285
Over 2.5 – 128 Under 2.5 + 108
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 24, 2026
