Philadelphia Union vs Columbus Crew prediction and tips MLS May 16, 2026 Live Score, Lineups, Odds and Result Predictions

1-1

Columbus Crew

ELO1724-1

70'

M. Iloski

10'

H. Picard

Philadelphia UnionAttacking momentumColumbus Crew

Preview

In the Group Stage of the 2026 MLS, Philadelphia Union and Columbus Crew lock horns on 2026-05-17 at 00:30 GMT.
In the past meeting, Henrik Rydstrom leads 1-0 over B. Carnell, with no draws.
Philadelphia Union misses 7 players: J. Bueno (Leg Injury), E. Davis III (Injury), J. Sery Larsen (Injury), Q. Sullivan (Leg Injury), F. Westfield (Hip Injury), A. Blake (Knee Injury), J. Lukic (Injury) while Columbus Crew misses 4 players: W. Abou Ali (Knee Injury), D. Chambost (Ankle Injury), J. Thiare (Lower-Body Injury), M. Amundsen (Thigh Injury).
Projected to use a four-defender base in 4-4-2, Philadelphia Union should be met by Columbus Crew's expected 4-4-2.
Philadelphia Union lost 3-4 to Orlando City, and Columbus Crew were defeated 2-3 by New York RB.
Struggling form all round: Philadelphia Union are 0-2-3 and Columbus Crew are 2-0-3 in their recent 5 matches.
Columbus Crew lead this rivalry - 20 wins from 40 matches versus Philadelphia Union (who've won just 13 games), alongside 7 draws.
A tight contest is expected: our model tips a 1-1 draw, reflecting Philadelphia Union's 0-2-3 home form and Columbus Crew's 1-1-5 away record.

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Match Info

16/05/2026 23:30

N/A

A. Villarreal

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Philadelphia Union

Columbus Crew

Events


9'	B. Bender
10'		0 - 1	H. Picard
26'	M. Iloski
30'			R. Camacho
45+1'	O. Makhanya
HT 0 - 1
46'	A. Anello J. Lukic
65'	E. Alladoh B. Damiani
67'			A. Herrera M. Farsi
67'			D. Chambost A. Gomes
70'	A. Anello M. Iloski	1 - 1
80'			T. Habroune D. Gazdag
80'			A. Sejdic S. Bangoura

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