DC United 2-1 Columbus Crew: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a tight standings battle between two sides searching for a convincing run. D.C. United have home support and Columbus have been unreliable on the road, but the Crew bring a strong recent head-to-head record into Audi Field. The home side's defensive availability, especially Rowles' status, is central, while Columbus must cover for Camacho's absence at the back. Expect a tense match with openings once either side commits extra players forward.

Head-to-head analysis

Columbus have not lost to D.C. United in their last nine meetings and won both fixtures last season. That sequence includes results at Audi Field, making it more meaningful than a purely home-driven historical edge.

Injuries and absences

Camacho's absence weakens Columbus' central-defensive depth, while the loss of Abou Ali reduces their options to change the central attacking profile. For D.C. United, a Rowles absence would remove a key option from the defensive line and make protecting transition moments more difficult.

Form (last 5)

DC United vs Columbus Crew stats

Last meetings

• 2025-07-19Columbus Crew 2-1 DC United
• 2025-03-29DC United 1-2 Columbus Crew
• 2024-09-28DC United 2-2 Columbus Crew
• 2024-04-06Columbus Crew 1-1 DC United
• 2023-04-08DC United 0-2 Columbus Crew
• 2023-03-05Columbus Crew 2-0 DC United

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