Philadelphia Union
Major League Soccer · 2026Philadelphia Union 1–1 Columbus Crew · Major League Soccer
This page describes the completed match context. The result is not presented as a prior forecast.
Match at a glance
Philadelphia Union and Columbus Crew drew 1–1.
- Shots
- 11–5
- Shots on target
- 4–1
- Expected goals
- 0.77–0.41
- Possession
- 38%–62%
Full time
What the match recorded
Philadelphia Union and Columbus Crew drew 1–1. Recorded in this match (Philadelphia Union – Columbus Crew): shots 11–5, shots on target 4–1, expected goals 0.77–0.41, possession 38%–62%. This is what was recorded. It is not a claim that the result was foreseeable.
Pre-match record
What the data showed before kick-off. Kept for reference; it did not know the result.
Recent scheduling adds useful context
moderateA compressed recent schedule is recorded for Philadelphia Union, Columbus Crew.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: Rest days and completed matches in the prior 14 days are shown directly.
Window: previous 14 days
| Metric | Philadelphia Union | Columbus Crew | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rest days | 3 days | 3 days | — |
| Matches last 14 days | 3 matches | 3 matches | — |
Caveat: The database does not describe travel, rotation decisions or player-level workload.
Columbus Crew show a distinct attacking-volume record
moderateColumbus Crew's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit below their competition baselines.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: Team shot volume is paired with the opponent's recorded shot allowance.
Window: season
| Metric | Philadelphia Union | Columbus Crew | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots | 14.4 shots/match | 11.6 shots/match | 12.8 shots/match |
| Shots against | 8.86 shots/match | 9.21 shots/match | 12.2 shots/match |
Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.
Columbus Crew's recent record differs from the season
weakColumbus Crew's last-five shots average is below their season average.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: An unweighted last-five average is compared with the unweighted season average.
Window: last_5 versus season
| Metric | Last 5 | Season | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots | 9.6 shots/match | 11.6 shots/match | 12.8 shots/match |
Caveat: Five matches are sensitive to opponent mix and isolated match states.
This match
Match statistics
History
Head-to-head
Recent meetings between these teams.
Last 5 meetings
Metric comparison
Team comparison
Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.
Season: Philadelphia Union favored in 4 of 11 directional metrics · Columbus Crew in 4 · 3 too close
Window
Season
Window
Last 10
Window
Last 5
Window
Home–Away
Competition percentiles describe recorded style; they do not rank likely outcomes.
Possession control
Relative share of recorded possession within the competition.
Attacking volume
Recorded shot and scoring volume, expressed as competition percentiles.
Defensive resistance
Lower recorded scoring and shot allowance produces a higher descriptive percentile.
Directness proxy
Shots per possession point; a descriptive transition/directness proxy, not an outcome score.
Physicality
Recorded fouls and cards relative to competition peers.
Set-piece relevance
Corner volume relative to competition peers.
Tempo and pressure proxy
Combined event-volume percentiles for shots, corners and fouls.
- Rest before fixture · Both teams: 3 days
- Matches in previous 14 days · Both teams: 3 matches
Philadelphia Union / Columbus Crew
Evidence quality
How much supports this analysis
- Recent samples and important metric coverage meet the strong evidence threshold.
Known unknowns
- Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
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