Columbus Crew II vs Philadelphia Union II: result 2-0 and analysis
MLS Next ProGroup StageKick-off on July 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM (UTC)Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
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What was the result of Columbus Crew II vs Philadelphia Union II?
Columbus Crew II won 2-0 on July 18, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 36′J. DanjajiColumbus Crew II
- 90′J. ChirinosColumbus Crew II
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Columbus Crew II have 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats; Philadelphia Union II have 5, 2 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | New England II(away) | 2-2 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jun 28, 2026 | Orlando City II(away) | 2-2 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Atlanta United II(home) | 3-2 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jun 14, 2026 | FC Cincinnati II(away) | 1-0 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Connecticut FC(home) | 2-1 | MLS Next Pro |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2026 | Huntsville City(home) | 0-0 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jul 5, 2026 | New England II(away) | 4-0 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jun 28, 2026 | New York RB II(away) | 0-5 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Orlando City II(away) | 2-1 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jun 14, 2026 | New York City II(home) | 0-1 | MLS Next Pro |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Columbus Crew II win(s), 2 draw(s), 4 Philadelphia Union II win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | Philadelphia Union II 1-1 Columbus Crew II | MLS Next Pro |
| Sep 14, 2025 | Columbus Crew II 1-3 Philadelphia Union II | MLS Next Pro |
| Jun 21, 2025 | Columbus Crew II 1-3 Philadelphia Union II | MLS Next Pro |
| May 11, 2025 | Philadelphia Union II 3-0 Columbus Crew II | MLS Next Pro |
| Nov 2, 2024 | Philadelphia Union II 4-0 Columbus Crew II | MLS Next Pro |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Philadelphia Union II 1-1 Columbus Crew II | MLS Next Pro |
Last archived meeting: Philadelphia Union II vs Columbus Crew II on May 17, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Columbus Crew II score 1.9 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Philadelphia Union II score 1.1 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Crew II | 1.9 | 1.5 | 2 | 12/15 | 11/15 |
| Philadelphia Union II | 1.1 | 1.3 | 2 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Columbus Crew II sit 5th in MLS Next Pro (42 points from 23 matches) and Philadelphia Union II sit 12th (33 points from 24 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Columbus Crew II | 23 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 41 | 36 | 42 |
| 4 | Columbus Crew II | 22 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 41 | 35 | 42 |
| 5 | Columbus Crew II | 23 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 41 | 36 | 42 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union II | 24 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 30 | 36 | 33 |
| 11 | Philadelphia Union II | 23 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 28 | 32 | 33 |
| 12 | Philadelphia Union II | 24 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 30 | 36 | 33 |
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Other matches in the same round
- Feb 28, 2026Inter Miami II1-1Chicago Fire II
- Feb 28, 2026Philadelphia Union II1-0Toronto II
- Feb 28, 2026St. Louis City II4-0Sporting KC II
- Mar 1, 2026Chattanooga1-4Crown Legacy
- Mar 1, 2026Portland Timbers II2-1The Town
- Mar 1, 2026New York RB II4-2Columbus Crew II
- Mar 1, 2026Real Monarchs2-2North Texas
- Mar 1, 2026FC Cincinnati II1-3Connecticut FC