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⚽ Major League Soccer

DC United vs Columbus Crew Result & Prediction

AI prediction, betting tips and full market odds for DC United vs Columbus Crew in the Major League Soccer. Kick-off Wednesday 09 September 2026, 23:30 UTC.

Result: DC United 2-1 Columbus Crew

DC United vs Columbus Crew finished 2-1. DC United won. The pre-match model prediction and the full market probabilities we published before kick-off are shown below, unchanged.

DC United face Columbus Crew in the upcoming Major League Soccer tips, kicking off Wednesday 09 September 2026, 23:30 UTC. Recent form: DC United have no wins from their last 5, while Columbus Crew have no wins from their last 5. In their last 5 meetings, DC United won 1, Columbus Crew won 2, 2 drawn. Our model ensemble simulates the match thousands of times and makes a Columbus Crew win the most likely result at 45%, projecting a 1.7-2.1 expected scoreline. Below you will find the model’s best bet, a full score probability heatmap and every betting market for DC United vs Columbus Crew with our model probabilities next to the probabilities implied by the latest bookmaker odds.

🔥 Best Bet

Model pick
Columbus Crew +0.75 @ 1.35
75%our model

🎯 Score probability

Score probability heatmap (model, exp. 1.70 – 2.15 goals)
0 1 2 3 4
0 2.1% 4.6% 4.9% 3.5% 1.9%
1 3.6% 7.8% 8.4% 6.0% 3.2%
2 3.1% 6.6% 7.1% 5.1% 2.7%
3 1.7% 3.7% 4.0% 2.9% 1.6%
4 0.7% 1.6% 1.7% 1.2% 0.7%
Projected score: 1-2
DC United winDrawColumbus Crew win

🧠 Model summary

Our prediction for DC United vs Columbus Crew comes from our model ensemble. Every market shows the model probability next to the probability implied by the bookmaker odds, so you can see where they agree and where they differ. Our main pick is Columbus Crew with a +0.75 start at odds 1.35, with a 75% model probability. On the match result, the model rates a Columbus Crew win the most likely 1X2 outcome at 45%. Goals lean over 2.5 (74%), both teams to score points yes (72%).

📊 Key numbers

DC United 29%Draw 26%Columbus Crew 45%
29%26%45%
45%
Columbus Crew Win
74%
Over 2.5 goals
72%
BTTS yes

🔁 Head-to-head

The last 5 meetings between DC United and Columbus Crew. Wins shown from DC United’s perspective: DC United 1 · 2 drawn · Columbus Crew 2.

Date Home Score Away Result
2026-09-09 DC United 2 – 1 Columbus Crew W
2024-09-28 DC United 2 – 2 Columbus Crew D
2024-04-06 Columbus Crew 1 – 1 DC United D
2023-04-08 DC United 0 – 2 Columbus Crew L
2023-03-05 Columbus Crew 2 – 0 DC United L

📈 Recent form

DC United

DC United come into this game with 1 win and 2 draws from their last 5, scoring 4 and conceding 6. Their biggest win in that run was 2-1 at home to Columbus Crew. Their most recent defeat was 1-2 at home to Charlotte.

  • LDC United 1-2 CharlotteMajor League Soccer
  • DDC United 0-0 Atlanta United FCMajor League Soccer
  • WDC United 2-1 Columbus CrewMajor League Soccer
  • DDC United 0-0 Los Angeles FCMajor League Soccer
  • LCharlotte 3-1 DC UnitedMajor League Soccer
Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew come into this game with 3 wins from their last 5, scoring 8 and conceding 4. Their biggest win in that run was 3-0 at home to Colorado Rapids. Their most recent defeat was 0-1 at home to New York Red Bulls.

  • WCF Montreal 0-2 Columbus CrewMajor League Soccer
  • WColumbus Crew 2-1 Orlando City SCUS Open Cup
  • LColumbus Crew 0-1 New York Red BullsMajor League Soccer
  • LDC United 2-1 Columbus CrewMajor League Soccer
  • WColumbus Crew 3-0 Colorado RapidsMajor League Soccer

🏥 Team news

Reported absentees for this fixture: 6 players listed as injured, suspended or out of the squad.

DC United
  • G. SegalLeg Injury
  • K. RowlesThigh Injury
Columbus Crew
  • W. Abou AliKnee Injury
  • S. BangouraAnkle Injury
  • R. CamachoFoot Injury
  • J. ThiareLeg Injury

⚽ Match Result (1X2)

The match result market prices DC United at 29% to win and Columbus Crew at 45%, with the draw at 26%. Our model makes a Columbus Crew win the most likely outcome.

Selection Model % Market % Odds
Columbus Crew Win 45% 38% @ 2.45
DC United Win 29% 36% @ 2.60
Draw 26% 26% @ 3.60

🔀 Double Chance

Double chance covers two of the three results, lowering the odds in exchange for a wider safety net. The shortest price here is Columbus Crew or Draw at 1.47 (71% model).

Selection Model % Market % Odds
Columbus Crew or Draw 71% 64% @ 1.47
DC United or Draw 55% 62% @ 1.52

📈 Over / Under Goals

Total goals are modelled from an expected 1.7-2.1 scoreline. The lean is over 2.5 goals at 74% probability.

Selection Model % Market % Odds
Over 1.5 90% 79% @ 1.20
Over 2.5 74% 57% @ 1.64
Over 3.5 54% 36% @ 2.60
Under 3.5 46% 64% @ 1.46
Under 2.5 26% 43% @ 2.20
Under 1.5 10% 21% @ 4.40

🥅 Both Teams To Score

Both Teams To Score asks whether each side finds the net at least once. Our model leans towards both teams to score at 72%.

Selection Model % Market % Odds
BTTS Yes 72% 61% @ 1.53
BTTS No 28% 39% @ 2.35

⚖️ Asian Handicap

The Asian handicap removes the draw by giving one side a goals head-start, useful when DC United or Columbus Crew is a clear favourite.

Selection Model % Market % Odds
Columbus Crew +1.75 90% 86% 1.10
Columbus Crew +1.5 88% 82% @ 1.16
Columbus Crew +1.25 84% 79% 1.19
DC United +1.75 81% 86% 1.11
Columbus Crew +1 80% 78% 1.23
DC United +1.5 78% 81% 1.17
Columbus Crew +0.75 75% 70% @ 1.35
DC United +1.25 72% 79% 1.19
Columbus Crew +0.5 71% 63% @ 1.49
DC United +1 66% 77% 1.24
Columbus Crew +0.25 64% 58% @ 1.64
DC United +0.75 61% 69% 1.39
Columbus Crew 0 58% 51% @ 1.88
DC United +0.5 55% 62% 1.52
Columbus Crew -0.25 52% 43% @ 2.22
DC United +0.25 48% 57% 1.68
Columbus Crew -0.5 45% 38% @ 2.46
DC United 0 42% 49% 1.93
Columbus Crew -0.75 39% 31% @ 3.05
DC United -0.25 36% 42% 2.29
Columbus Crew -1 34% 23% @ 4.15
DC United -0.5 29% 37% 2.54
Columbus Crew -1.25 28% 21% @ 4.50
DC United -0.75 25% 30% 3.17
Columbus Crew -1.5 22% 19% @ 5.00
DC United -1 20% 22% 4.30
Columbus Crew -1.75 19% 14% @ 6.60
DC United -1.25 16% 21% 4.50
DC United -1.5 12% 18% 5.25
DC United -1.75 10% 14% 6.80

📈 How the market moved

22%33%43%09/0409/0509/0609/0709/0809/09

DC United 37%Draw 26%Columbus Crew 37%
Probability implied by the bookmaker odds with the margin removed, averaged per day.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for DC United vs Columbus Crew?

Our model's main pick is Columbus Crew with a +0.75 start at odds 1.35, with a 75% model probability. The bookmaker odds imply about 70%.

Who is the favourite for DC United vs Columbus Crew?

Our model makes a Columbus Crew win the most likely result at 45%. It projects an expected 1.7-2.1 scoreline for DC United vs Columbus Crew.

What is the predicted score for DC United vs Columbus Crew?

The most likely scoreline from our model is around 1-2, based on expected goals of 1.70 for DC United and 2.15 for Columbus Crew. The full score probability grid is shown in the heatmap above.

When do DC United and Columbus Crew play?

Kick-off is Wednesday 09 September 2026, 23:30 UTC.

How are these predictions generated?

Every model probability comes from our ensemble of statistical and machine-learning models. We show it next to the probability implied by the bookmaker odds, because in our own testing the market is a hard benchmark to beat. No human opinion is involved.

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