Columbus Crew v DC United prediction
Team pages: Columbus Crew · DC United · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Columbus Crew v DC United, Major League Soccer on Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Columbus Crew host DC United in Major League Soccer on Saturday 31 October (kick-off 18:00 UK).
The key numbers
Columbus Crew have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
10 of Columbus Crew’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 10 of Columbus Crew’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). At home, Columbus Crew have four wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.63 points per game, scoring 1.63 and conceding 1.25. Columbus Crew have scored 46 goals, the 14th-fewest (shared) of the 30 clubs (2026 so far). Columbus Crew have conceded 47 goals, the 13th-fewest (shared) of the 30 clubs.
11 of DC United’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in 11 of DC United’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). Away from home, DC United have no wins, three draws and three defeats in their last 6 away matches in all competitions — 0.50 points per game, scoring 1.17 and conceding 2.67. DC United have scored 37 goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 30 clubs (2026 so far). DC United have conceded 51 goals, the 14th-most (shared) of the 30 clubs.
Columbus Crew (11th) and DC United (13th) are two points apart, 2026 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Columbus Crew the stronger side, 167 rating points above DC United (Columbus Crew 1556, DC United 1389, after at least 326 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 9 September 2026, finished DC United 2–1 Columbus Crew.
Team news
Predicted Columbus Crew XI (3-4-3): P. Schulte, S. Zawadzki, M. Amundsen, S. Moreira, M. Farsi, T. Habroune, A. Gomes, D. Chambost, B. Méndez, S. Rodríguez, J. Martínez — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Santiago Rodríguez (5.6 per match over eight appearances, two goals and two assists) and Maximilian Arfsten (5.3 per match over 17 appearances, four goals and four assists) have been Columbus Crew’s most influential players 2026, all competitions. In numbers for Columbus Crew (2026, all competitions, before kick-off), Santiago Rodríguez averages 2.2 key passes per 90 over 1496 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances. Maximilian Arfsten averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 2117 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted DC United XI (4-4-2): S. Johnson, K. Kurokawa, K. Rowles, L. Bartlett, S. Hefti, A. Dozzell, K. Nono, J. Peglow, B. Servania, T. Baribo, L. Munteanu — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, T. Baribo (4.7 per match over 23 appearances, 16 goals and one assist) and Kimito Nono (4.4 per match over 10 appearances, two goals and two assists) have been DC United’s most influential players 2026, all competitions. In numbers for DC United (2026, all competitions, before kick-off), T. Baribo averages 2.4 shots per 90 over 1984 minutes, with a shot in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Kimito Nono averages 2.0 tackles per 90 over 2509 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Major League Soccer · ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
- Head-to-head (last 6): Columbus Crew 3 · draws 2 · DC United 1 · 2.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Columbus Crew 4W 0D 1L · DC United 1W 1D 3L
Columbus Crew v DC United (Major League Soccer): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Columbus Crew for / against | Line | DC United for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.75 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.13 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6.43 for · 2.86 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.88 for · 5.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 16.86 for · 12.86 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 14.25 for · 16.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 6.86 for · 4.57 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.38 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.29 for · 13.14 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10.75 for · 10.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.29 for · 2.86 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.88 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
Columbus Crew
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Tapia n 8 | 46 | 2.9 | 2.2 | — |
| J. Thiare n 8 | 31.5 | 2.5 | 2.1 | — |
| Taha Habroune n 8 | 62.8 | 2.3 | 1.3 | — |
| T. Karumanchi n 8 | 66.5 | 2.2 | 1.7 | — |
| Sekou Tidiany Bangoura n 8 | 45.4 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Zaroury n 8 | 68 | 4 | 1.7 |
| Brais Méndez n 8 | 79.8 | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| G. Tapia n 8 | 46 | 2.9 | 2 |
| J. Thiare n 8 | 31.5 | 2.9 | 0.7 |
| Josef Martínez n 8 | 64.5 | 2.6 | 0.9 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taha Habroune n 8 | 62.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| Brais Méndez n 8 | 79.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| G. Tapia n 8 | 46 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| J. Thiare n 8 | 31.5 | 0.7 | 0 |
| Mohamed Farsi n 8 | 85.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Taha Habroune n 8 | 62.8 | 2.9 |
| Sean Zawadzki n 8 | 91 | 2.5 |
| Santiago Rodríguez n 8 | 80.4 | 2.5 |
| Sekou Tidiany Bangoura n 8 | 45.4 | 2.5 |
| Dylan Chambost n 8 | 45 | 2.3 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Schulte n 8 | 91 | 3.2 |
DC United
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Markovic n 8 | 20.4 | 4.4 | 0 | — |
| Jared Stroud n 8 | 23 | 2.9 | 2.4 | — |
| Conner Antley n 8 | 38 | 2.7 | 0.9 | — |
| Jackson Hopkins n 8 | 52.9 | 2.1 | 1.1 | — |
| Louis Munteanu n 8 | 75.9 | 1.5 | 1.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Baribo n 8 | 85.8 | 2.6 | 1 |
| Louis Munteanu n 8 | 75.9 | 2.5 | 0.6 |
| Hosei Kijima n 8 | 29.1 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| N. Ordaz n 8 | 45.9 | 1.7 | 0.5 |
| Kimito Nono n 8 | 90 | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Baribo n 8 | 85.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Kimito Nono n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Hosei Kijima n 8 | 29.1 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Keisuke Kurokawa n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Lucas Bartlett n 8 | 87.3 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Conner Antley n 8 | 38 | 5 |
| Silvan Hefti n 8 | 73.3 | 4.5 |
| Jared Stroud n 8 | 23 | 3.9 |
| Brandon Servania n 8 | 50.5 | 3.1 |
| Hosei Kijima n 8 | 29.1 | 3.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sean Johnson n 8 | 90 | 3.8 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Columbus Crew v DC United — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-09-09 DC United 2–1 Columbus Crew
- 2025-07-19 Columbus Crew 2–1 DC United
- 2025-03-29 DC United 1–2 Columbus Crew
- 2024-09-28 DC United 2–2 Columbus Crew
- 2024-04-06 Columbus Crew 1–1 DC United
- 2023-04-08 DC United 0–2 Columbus Crew
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Columbus Crew and DC United?
- In their last 6 meetings, Columbus Crew won 3, DC United won 1 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Columbus Crew and DC United?
- Recent form — Columbus Crew 4W 0D 1L; DC United 1W 1D 3L.
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