Columbus Crew (16-5-8) travel to face off against D.C. United SC (8-13-9) on Saturday, September 28th. This match will be played at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.. Columbus Crew is coming off a win in their previous match, while D.C. United SC will be looking to get back on track from a loss to the Columbus Crew. The match is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET.

Columbus Crew vs D.C. United SC

Columbus Crew Is Coming Off A Win

The Columbus Crew will be looking to build off their high-scoring win in their last match. They hosted the match and came out on top by a score of 4-3 over Orlando City SC. The over/under line for the match was 2.5 goals, and the four total goals exceeded the line.

On the offensive end, five of the Crew’s nine total shots were on target, and they finished with four goals on these five shots. Aziel Jackson and Cucho Hernandez were two of the five players to score, with Maximilian Arfsten finishing with two assists.

Patrick Schulte had a busy day in net, making just one save on Orlando City’s eight total shots on target. The defense intercepted one pass and finished the match with zero blocked shots. Orlando City’s three goals came on their 13 total shots.

As the Columbus Crew head into their match vs. D.C. United SC, they are in the midst of a two-match winning streak. Overall, they are 16-5-8, which has them in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. Their 56 points are tied with FC Cincinnati, and they are two points behind the Los Angeles Galaxy. Over their last seven matches, the Crew have gone 4-2-1, with their only loss coming vs. the Seattle Sounders. Following this match, they will return home to take on Inter Miami CF on October 2nd.

D.C. United SC Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

D.C. United SC will be looking to put their last match behind them, as they lost to the Philadelphia Union by a score of 4-0. This match took place on the D.C. United SC’s opponent’s pitch, and the draw and win for the Union SC was +265.

The four goals scored in this matchup fell short of the over/under goal line, which was set at 3.5 goals. D.C. United SC’s offense took a total of 16 shots, with four being on target. The club also had five corner kicks.

On the defensive end, D.C. United SC’s keeper Alex Bono gave up four goals on nine shots on target. Overall, the defense blocked five shots but intercepted just seven passes intended for the Union SC.

Through 30 matches, D.C. United SC has a record of 8-13-9, which has them sitting in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. They have struggled at home, going just 4-7-4, and overall, they have been favored in 15 matches, going 4-7-4 in those contests. Over their last six matches, they have gone 3-2-1, with their most recent match being a 4-0 loss to the Philadelphia Union on September 22nd. Following this match, they will be on the road, taking on Nashville SC on Thursday, October 3rd.

Columbus Crew Offense Breakdown

The Columbus Crew have been one of the most efficient offenses in the MLS this season, ranking third in the league with 2.0 goals per match. They have increased their shots on goal in each of their last three matches and are currently 13th in the league in that category. Cucho Hernández is the team’s leading scorer and has found the back of the net 15 times this season, which is seventh in the MLS. He also leads the team in shots on goal, ranking 17th in the league.

D.C. United SC Offense Breakdown

Christian Benteke is the top goal scorer in the MLS this season, and he also leads D.C. United SC in goals scored. He has found the back of the net 19 times this season. Benteke is also 5th in the MLS in shots on goal. Jared Stroud is the leader in assists for D.C. United SC, and he is 25th in the MLS in that category. Stroud has also scored three goals this season. D.C. United SC is 16th in the MLS in goals scored this season, and they have decreased their number of goals scored in each of their last three matches. They are also 16th in the MLS in shots on goal, and they are 8th in the league in corner kicks. They have had more corner kicks than their opponents in 53.3% of their matches. Their passing percentage is 29th in the MLS.

Columbus Crew Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against D.C. United SC, the Columbus Crew’s defense is ranked 1st in MLS, allowing just 0.9 goals per match. However, they have struggled as of late, giving up nine goals over their last five matches (1.8 goals per match). They are also 29th in MLS in fouls per match. Keeper Patrick Schulte is 3rd in MLS with 10 clean sheets this season.

D.C. United SC Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against the Columbus Crew, D.C. United’s defense is coming off a match where they gave up four goals to the Philadelphia Union, who have the 6th-ranked scoring offense in the MLS. Over their last four matches, they have given up an average of 1.8 goals per match. On the season, they are 26th in the MLS, giving up an average of 2.0 goals per match. Alex Bono is 31st in the MLS with two clean sheets and 21st in saves with 65. Overall, D.C. United is 6th in blocked shots and 18th in interceptions.

Columbus Crew vs D.C. United SC Prediction

With Columbus Crew coming in with the edge on both offense and defense, we like them to pick up the win on the road against D.C. United SC. Cucho Hernandez is our top projected goal scorer for Columbus, and they are also one of the top shooting teams in the MLS. Look for them to take six shots on goal compared to four for D.C. United. Christian Benteke has the best odds to score for D.C. United.

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