Columbus Crew II vs Philadelphia Union II: match statistics
Columbus Crew II vs Philadelphia Union II: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Columbus Crew II play Philadelphia Union II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The match date is 19 July 2026 at 00:00. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Columbus Crew II: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Philadelphia Union II: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Columbus Crew II scores 1.84 and concedes 1.53 goals per match. Philadelphia Union II scores 1.11 and concedes 1.21. League average: 3.23 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Columbus Crew II 74%, Philadelphia Union II 47%. Over 2.5: Columbus Crew II 68%, Philadelphia Union II 47%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 65%.
xG, shots and style
Columbus Crew II has higher xG: 1.60 vs 1.22. Columbus Crew II: 13.2 shots per match, Philadelphia Union II: 10.3.
Match halves
Columbus Crew II: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 1.05. Philadelphia Union II: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.58.
Goals by minute
Columbus Crew II: 31-45+ (9 goals). Philadelphia Union II: 16-30 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS Next Pro: 3.23 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 65%.
Head-to-head
4 H2H matches: 0-1-3. Average goals 3.25, BTTS 75%.
Match description
I back a Columbus Crew II win. The hosts average 2.13 goals per home match (33 goals this season) versus Philadelphia Union II’s 1.25 goals per away match (21 goals), and their home xG is 1.66 compared to the visitors’ 1.04 xG. Columbus creates significantly more chances — 13.88 shots and 5.63 shots on target per home game versus 8.63 and 2.75 for opponents — and they maintain higher possession (53% vs 40%). The advantage is reinforced by a low frequency of goalless home matches (13% vs 38% for away games) and a lower average of goals conceded at home (1.13 vs 1.5). Additionally, Columbus are unbeaten at home (0% losses, 75% wins) with a +8 home goal difference, while Union II record 50% losses away and a -2 goal difference. In the last 5 matches the hosts scored 9 goals and average 2.0 points per game, while the visitors have 6 goals and 1.4 points per game, confirming that the most likely outcome is a home win.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Columbus Crew II | Philadelphia Union II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Columbus Crew II is 57% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Columbus Crew II · 1.4 pts / match - Philadelphia Union II
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Columbus Crew II is 66% better for: goals scored per match.
1.84 goals / match - Columbus Crew II · 1.11 goals / match - Philadelphia Union II
Philadelphia Union II is 26% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.53 goals / match - Columbus Crew II · 1.21 goals / match - Philadelphia Union II
Columbus Crew II scores in 89% of matches (17 of 19 matches), while Philadelphia Union II keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 matches).
Philadelphia Union II scores in 63% of matches (12 of 19 matches), while Columbus Crew II keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Columbus Crew II
Over / Under — Philadelphia Union II
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Columbus Crew II is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.53 pts / match - Columbus Crew II · 1.21 pts / match - Philadelphia Union II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Columbus Crew II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 37% of matches and wins 53%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Philadelphia Union II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Columbus Crew II
Philadelphia Union II
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS Next Pro).
Teams vs league
| Columbus Crew II | Liga | Philadelphia Union II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.37 | 3.23 | ▼ 2.32 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 74% | 61% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 68% | 65% | ▼ 47% |
| Clean sheets | • 21% | 22% | • 21% |
| Goal before half-time | • 74% | 75% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | • 84% | 84% | ▼ 68% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (4): Columbus Crew II 0 - 1 - 3 Philadelphia Union II. Average goals 3.25, both teams scored in 75% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Columbus Crew II vs Philadelphia Union II?
The MLS Next Pro match finished Columbus Crew II 2:0 Philadelphia Union II. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Columbus Crew II and Philadelphia Union II?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Columbus Crew II won 0, Philadelphia Union II won 3 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Columbus Crew II vs Philadelphia Union II?
Columbus Crew II score 1.84 goals per game on average and Philadelphia Union II 1.11. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.23 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 74% of Columbus Crew II's matches and 47% of Philadelphia Union II's.
What form are Columbus Crew II and Philadelphia Union II in?
Over the last 5 games Columbus Crew II have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Philadelphia Union II 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Columbus Crew II vs Philadelphia Union II?
The statistical background for Columbus Crew II vs Philadelphia Union II — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.