D.C. United's recent 4-1 loss to Orlando City has left them hungry for redemption as they prepare to face a Columbus Crew side struggling to find the back of the net.

With both teams showing inconsistent form, the match at Audi Field could hinge on D.C. United's high-scoring tendencies clashing with Columbus Crew's recent goal drought.

As the home team looks to leverage their attacking prowess against the away team's solid defense, fans can expect a closely contested battle that could go either way.

D.C. United vs. Columbus Crew prediction: who will win?

For tonight's D.C. United vs Columbus Crew matchup, our predictive model gives United a 58.55% chance of defeating the Crew.

D.C. United: 58.55% win probability

  • Unbeaten in last three matches (Recent form: LDWDD)
  • Strong defensive record (7 goals conceded in 5 games)
  • Home field advantage (11th in standings with 6 points)

Columbus Crew: 41.45% win probability

  • Struggle to secure wins (2 wins in 5 games)
  • Low goal-scoring output (6 goals in 5 matches)
  • Difficulty in breaking down opponents (3 draws in 5 games)

At Sporting Post, our unique prediction model combines insights from top MLS experts to give you a clear edge. Rather than digging through countless opinions, you can rely on our predictions to reflect the broader market sentiment. We scan trusted sources, analyzing expert picks, team data, and betting trends—then our AI assigns a confidence score to each prediction. These scores are averaged to create an 'expert opinion' win probability, offering a data-driven snapshot of what the smartest minds in MLS are thinking.

D.C. United vs. Columbus Crew odds

Here are the latest odds for the upcoming MLS match between home team D.C. United and away team Columbus Crew, set to kick off on Saturday, March 29.

D.C. UnitedColumbus CrewDraw
Moneyline+145 (via Caesars Sportsbook)+170 (via bet365 US)270 ( via Caesars Sportsbook)

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D.C. United vs. Columbus Crew preview

D.C. United and Columbus Crew are set to face off in what promises to be a thrilling MLS encounter at Audi Field.

The Black-and-Red come into this match on shaky ground, having suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Orlando City in their last outing, despite dominating possession.

Columbus, on the other hand, will be looking to build on their recent goalless draw against New York City FC, where they showed defensive solidity but struggled to find the back of the net.

Keep an eye on Christian Benteke, who bagged a brace for D.C. United in their last meeting with Columbus, ending in a 2-2 draw.

The Crew's attack, led by the dangerous Cucho Hernández, will be eager to break their recent scoring drought and exploit D.C.'s leaky defense, which has conceded 12 goals in their last six games.

With both teams dealing with injury concerns – D.C. missing Jackson Hopkins and Randall Leal, while Columbus are without Rudy Camacho, Nicholas Hagen, and Steven Moreira – squad depth could play a crucial role in this matchup.

Recent head-to-head stats favor Columbus, who've won three of their last six encounters against D.C. United, but the home side will be desperate to turn the tables and secure a much-needed victory.

Expect a closely contested affair with goals at both ends, as these two sides look to climb up the MLS standings and gain momentum heading into the crucial part of the season.

Key stats

  • 1
    Columbus Crew sits 6th with 9 points, while D.C. United is 11th with 6 points
  • 2
    Columbus remains undefeated after 5 games, D.C. United has 1 loss
  • 3
    Columbus boasts a +3 goal difference, D.C. United sits at -2
  • 4
    Columbus' recent form (DDDWW) edges out D.C. United's (LDWDD)

D.C. United vs. Columbus Crew form

D.C. United
D.C. United
Latest matches
L
D
W
D
D
Victories
1/5 (20%)
Draws
3/5 (60%)
Defeats
1/5 (20%)
Mar 22, 2025
Orla1ndo City4:1D.C. United
Mar 15, 2025
Impact0:0D.C. United
Mar 9, 2025
Sporting KC1:2D.C. United
Mar 2, 2025
Chicago2:2D.C. United
Feb 23, 2025
Toronto2:2D.C. United
Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
Latest matches
D
D
D
W
W
Victories
2/5 (40%)
Draws
3/5 (60%)
Defeats
0/5 (0%)
Mar 22, 2025
New York City0:0Columbus Crew
Mar 16, 2025
San Diego1:1Columbus Crew
Mar 8, 2025
Houston0:0Columbus Crew
Mar 2, 2025
New England0:1Columbus Crew
Feb 23, 2025
Chicago2:4Columbus Crew

D.C. United vs. Columbus Crew head to head

D.C. United

0%

Columbus Crew

100%

Sep 28, 2024

D.C. United

2 : 2

Columbus Crew

Apr 7, 2024

Columbus Crew

1 : 1

D.C. United

Apr 8, 2023

D.C. United

0 : 2

Columbus Crew

Mar 5, 2023

Columbus Crew

2 : 0

D.C. United

Jul 14, 2022

D.C. United

2 : 2

Columbus Crew

Apr 30, 2022

Columbus Crew

3 : 0

D.C. United