Philadelphia Union II vs Columbus Crew II: match statistics
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Philadelphia Union II vs Columbus Crew II: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Philadelphia Union II plays Columbus Crew II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The game is scheduled for September 4, 2026.
Recent form
Philadelphia Union II has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Columbus Crew II has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Philadelphia Union II scores 1.32 goals per game and allows 1.52. Columbus Crew II scores 1.88 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 3.32 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Philadelphia Union II's games and 71% of Columbus Crew II's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 71%, compared with league averages of 62% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Columbus Crew II has the higher season xG average, 1.61 to 1.30 per game. Philadelphia Union II takes 10.8 shots per game, while Columbus Crew II takes 13.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Philadelphia Union II leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.68 goals per game after halftime. Columbus Crew II leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.13 after halftime.
When the teams score
Philadelphia Union II's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (9 goals). For Columbus Crew II, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS Next Pro games average 3.32 goals. Both teams score in 62% of games, and 66% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 5 previous meetings were available. The record was 3 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 60% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Philadelphia Union II | Columbus Crew II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.35 |
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.
Philadelphia Union II is 67% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Philadelphia Union II · 1.2 pts / game - Columbus Crew 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 42% better for: goals scored per game.
1.32 goals / game - Philadelphia Union II · 1.88 goals / game - Columbus Crew II
Philadelphia Union II scores in 68% of games (17 of 25 meczów), while Columbus Crew II keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 meczów).
Columbus Crew II scores in 88% of games (21 of 24 meczów), while Philadelphia Union II keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 meczów).
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 - Philadelphia Union II
Over / Under - Columbus Crew II
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 II is 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.24 pts / game - Philadelphia Union II · 1.46 pts / game - Columbus Crew II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Philadelphia Union II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Columbus Crew II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
* 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* 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
Philadelphia Union II
Columbus Crew II
* 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 Next Pro).
Teams vs league
| Philadelphia Union II | Liga | Columbus Crew II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.84 | 3.32 | • 3.38 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 56% | 62% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 56% | 66% | ▲ 71% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 21% | • 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 72% | 77% | ▼ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 85% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Philadelphia Union II's perspective: 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Columbus Crew II. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 60% of them.
FAQ
When do Philadelphia Union II and Columbus Crew II play?
Philadelphia Union II face Columbus Crew II on September 4, 2026 in MLS Next Pro. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Philadelphia Union II and Columbus Crew II?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches Philadelphia Union II won 3, Columbus Crew II won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 60% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Philadelphia Union II vs Columbus Crew II?
Philadelphia Union II score 1.32 goals per game on average and Columbus Crew II 1.88. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.32 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Philadelphia Union II's matches and 71% of Columbus Crew II's.
What form are Philadelphia Union II and Columbus Crew II in?
Over the last 5 games Philadelphia Union II have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Columbus Crew II 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Philadelphia Union II vs Columbus Crew II?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.