Columbus Crew vs DC United: match statistics
Columbus Crew vs DC United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Columbus Crew played against DC United in MLS (United States). The game was played on October 31, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Columbus Crew has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. DC United has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Columbus Crew scores 1.63 goals per game and allows 1.53. DC United scores 1.22 and allows 1.78. Games in this league average 3.25 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 69% of Columbus Crew's games and 63% of DC United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 69% and 63%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 64% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Columbus Crew has the higher season xG average, 1.52 to 1.42 per game. Columbus Crew takes 12.6 shots per game, while DC United takes 12.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Columbus Crew leads at halftime in 41% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. DC United leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.66 after halftime.
When the teams score
Columbus Crew's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (11 goals). For DC United, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.25 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 64% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Columbus Crew head into the match in better form: they have won 3 of their last 5 games, scoring 11 goals, while DC United have suffered 4 defeats and scored just 4. At home, Columbus have won 50% of their matches and averaged 1.63 goals, whereas DC have won only 13% of their away games and conceded an average of 1.80 goals. The hosts also create slightly better chances, averaging 1.59 xG at home compared with the visitors’ 1.34 away. The defensive gap is reflected in the average of 1.19 goals conceded by Columbus at home and 1.80 by DC away; the visitors have also conceded 13 goals in their last 5 matches. DC’s high 47% away draw rate leaves room for a share of the points, but the teams’ form and records point to a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Both teams have scored at both ends in 63% and 60% of their matches, respectively, pointing to BTTS - Yes as the more likely outcome. Columbus and DC United have conceded an average of 1.75 and 1.80 goals per game this season, while their opponents have created chances worth an average xG of 1.34 and 1.52. Over their last five matches, Columbus averaged 2.2 goals scored, while DC United conceded as many as 2.6, making a home goal particularly likely. The biggest threat to this pick is the visitors' attack, which managed just 0.8 goals per game over that period. However, Columbus also conceded an average of 1.2 goals, and DC United posted an xG of 1.30. So despite concerns about the visitors' finishing, BTTS - Yes remains the more likely outcome.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest pick is Over 1.5 goals: this line has been cleared in 81% of Columbus Crew matches and 73% of DC United matches. The hosts average 1.52 xG, while the visitors allow opponents 1.73 xG, which favors Columbus scoring. In their last 5 matches, Columbus averaged 2.2 goals scored, while DC conceded 2.6, so current form further strengthens this signal. The Over 2.5 line is less certain despite the high averages, as it has been cleared in 69% of the hosts’ matches but only 53% of the visitors’ matches. With 3.20 goals forecast, the case for Over 1.5 is stronger than for higher lines.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Columbus Crew led at the break in 44% of their matches this season, while DC United were trailing at half-time in 40% of their games. In their last five matches, the visitors went into the break behind on three occasions, while the hosts averaged 1.0 first-half goals, compared with the 1.2 goals DC United conceded. Columbus’s current form supports the prospect of them holding on to their lead: they averaged 2.2 goals across their last five matches, while DC United conceded 2.6. After the break, the hosts recently averaged 1.2 goals, while the visitors conceded 1.4 and failed to score during that period. Therefore, Columbus leading at half-time and winning after 90 minutes is the most likely scenario, although a draw at the break also remains a significant possibility.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Columbus Crew | DC United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.29 |
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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Columbus Crew is 300% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Columbus Crew · 0.6 pts / game - DC United
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 is 34% better for: goals scored per game.
1.63 goals / game - Columbus Crew · 1.22 goals / game - DC United
Columbus Crew is 16% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.53 goals / game - Columbus Crew · 1.78 goals / game - DC United
Columbus Crew scores in 88% of games (28 of 32 games), while DC United keeps a clean sheet in 19% (6 of 32 games).
DC United scores in 69% of games (22 of 32 games), while Columbus Crew keeps a clean sheet in 22% (7 of 32 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Columbus Crew
Over / Under - DC United
1st half
2nd half
Game 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 is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - Columbus Crew · 1.25 pts / game - DC United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Columbus Crew - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 38%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
DC United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 22%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 20% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -7 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Columbus Crew
DC United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| Columbus Crew | Liga | DC United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.16 | 3.25 | ▼ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 69% | 64% | • 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 69% | 64% | • 63% |
| Clean sheets | • 22% | 21% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 84% | 78% | ▼ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 83% | ▼ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Columbus Crew's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against DC United. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Columbus Crew vs DC United?
The MLS match finished Columbus Crew 3:0 DC United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Columbus Crew vs DC United?
Columbus Crew score 1.63 goals per game on average and DC United 1.22. The MLS average is 3.25 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 69% of Columbus Crew's matches and 63% of DC United's.
What form are Columbus Crew and DC United in?
Over the last 5 games Columbus Crew have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and DC United 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Columbus Crew vs DC United?
The statistical background for Columbus Crew vs DC United — 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.