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The MLS returns to the fold with another round of matches this week as Columbus Crew lock horns with DC United in an important encounter at Audi Field on Wednesday, July 13.
DC United vs Columbus Crew Preview
DC United are currently 13th in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have not been at their best this season. They suffered a humiliating 7-0 defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia Union in their previous game and cannot afford another debacle this week.
Columbus Crew, on the other hand, are in eighth place in the league table. They edged out Chicago Fire 3-2 last week and will be confident ahead of the fixture.
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DC United vs Columbus Crew Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Columbus Crew have a good record against DC United, having won 27 out of the 58 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to DC United's 20 victories.
- The most common result in matches played between DC United and Columbus Crew is a 1-1 draw.
- Columbus Crew are unbeaten in their last five matches in the MLS and will look to extend their streak against DC United this week.
- DC United have been in dismal form in recent weeks and have conceded an astonishing 13 goals in their last three matches in the MLS.
- Columbus Crew have failed to find the back of the net in four of their nine matches away from home so far in the MLS this season and will need to step up in this fixture.
- The previous meeting between the two teams took place in April earlier thisyear and ended in an emphatic 3-0 victory for Columbus Crew.
DC United vs Columbus Crew Prediction
DC United have endured an abysmal season so far and face an uphill task in the MLS this year. The hosts have suffered 10 defeats in their 17 games so far this season and cannot afford to drop points on Wednesday.
Columbus Crew have grown in stature since the start of the season and are in impressive form at the moment. They are currently the better team and should be able to win the game.
Prediction: DC United 1-3 Columbus Crew
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DC United vs Columbus Crew Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Columbus Crew
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Columbus Crew to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Derrick Etienne to score - Yes
