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
Key match information
Philadelphia Union II play Columbus Crew II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The match date is 4 September 2026.
Current form
Philadelphia Union II: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Columbus Crew II: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Philadelphia Union II scores 1.32 and concedes 1.52 goals per match. Columbus Crew II scores 1.88 and concedes 1.50. League average: 3.32 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Philadelphia Union II 56%, Columbus Crew II 71%. Over 2.5: Philadelphia Union II 56%, Columbus Crew II 71%. League level: BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 66%.
xG, shots and style
Columbus Crew II has higher xG: 1.61 vs 1.30. Philadelphia Union II: 10.8 shots per match, Columbus Crew II: 13.2.
Match halves
Philadelphia Union II: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.68. Columbus Crew II: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 1.13.
Goals by minute
Philadelphia Union II: 16-30 (9 goals). Columbus Crew II: 76-90+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS Next Pro: 3.32 goals per match, BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 66%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 5 previous H2H matches were available: 3-1-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 60%.
Before the match
1X2 odds
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Philadelphia Union II is 67% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Philadelphia Union II · 1.2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.32 goals / match - Philadelphia Union II · 1.88 goals / match - Columbus Crew II
Philadelphia Union II scores in 68% of matches (17 of 25 matches), while Columbus Crew II keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 matches).
Columbus Crew II scores in 88% of matches (21 of 24 matches), while Philadelphia Union II keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 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 - Philadelphia Union II
Over / Under - Columbus Crew 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 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.24 pts / match - Philadelphia Union II · 1.46 pts / match - Columbus Crew II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Philadelphia Union II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Columbus Crew II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Philadelphia Union II
Columbus Crew 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
| Philadelphia Union II | Liga | Columbus Crew II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (5): Philadelphia Union II 3 - 1 - 1 Columbus Crew II. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 60% matches.
FAQ
When do Philadelphia Union II and Columbus Crew II play?
Philadelphia Union II face Columbus Crew II on 4 September 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.