Free MLS Pick Columbus Crew vs. Philadelphia
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MLS Handicapping
Columbus Crew vs. Philadelphia
Date: Saturday, April 09
Time: 06:00 PM
Venue: Subaru Park
MLS Moneyline Odds: Columbus Crew 270 / Draw 250/ Philadelphia -105 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Columbus 0.5 / Philadelphia -0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the Columbus Crew are the 0.5 goal underdogs. Through 5 matches, they have covered this margin 4 times. As for the Philadelphia Union, they enter the match as -0.5 goal favorites. Through 5 matches, they have won by this margin 4 times.
Columbus Crew
As the Columbus Crew travel to take on the Philadelphia Union, they hope to move above .500, as through 5 matches, they have a record of 2-2-1. This mark places them 5th in the Eastern Conference. In their last match, Columbus fell to Nashville by a score of 1-0. This game was the 1st time they were shut out on offense. On defense, Columbus has played 1st games in which they held their opponent to one goal or less.
Through 5 matches, the Columbus Crew have found the net, 10.0, placing them 3rd in the MLS with a per 90 average of 2.0. In terms of defense, Columbus is near the MLS average, giving up 1.2 goals per 90 minutes (15th).
On offense, Columbus Crew is led by the strong play of Lucas Zelarayán and Derrick Etienne, who have each found the net 4 times. So far, their combined goals account for 60.0% of the team’s overall scoring. Early in the season, goalie Eloy Room is off to a rough start, as he has a save percentage of just 66.7%, placing him 19th among MLS goalies. This performance has come with opponents taking a total of 15 shots on goal.
Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Union will host the Columbus Crew, with an above .500 record, at 4-1-0. This mark places them 1st in the Eastern Conference. Philadelphia comes into the game following a 2-0 win over Charlotte FC. For the season, the Philadelphia Union have finished 4 matches having scored at least two goals. On defense, they picked up their 3rd shutout of the year.
So far, the Philadelphia Union have been an above-average scoring team, at 1.8 goals per 90 minutes (6th). Defensively, Philadelphia is off to a good start, ranking 2nd in scoring defense. So far, the team is giving up an average of just 0.4 goals per 90 minutes.
On offense, Philadelphia is led by the strong play of Dániel Gazdag and Alejandro Bedoya, who have each found the net 4 times. So far, their combined goals account for 66% of the team’s overall scoring. In terms of goalie play, Philadelphia has gotten good performances from Andre Blake. On the season, opposing teams have accumulated 15 shots on target, in which Blake has turned home at a rate of 86.7%. This percentage is good for 2nd in the MLS.
Free Columbus Crew vs. Philadelphia MLS Final Analysis:
When looking at how each team has fared while possessing the ball, the Columbus Crew have been the better squad at generating opportunites near their opponent’s goal. So far, Columbus ranks 2nd in attacking area touches. This compares favorably to the Philadelphia Union sitting at 20th in the MLS. In addition to putting pressure on opposing defenses, Columbus has also done a good job keeping their opponents out of the attacking zone, allowing just 531 possessions in their 3rd of the field (1st). Philadelphia will be looking to improve their defense as they are currently 21st in attacking possesions allowed.
Heading into this game, the Philadelphia Union have been able to mask an average defensive unit, with outstanding goalie play. Look for this to catch up to the Union as Columbus is primed to pull off the upset.
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