Columbus Crew vs Vancouver Prediction 15 June 2025

🔊The upcoming MLS clash between Columbus Crew and Vancouver Whitecaps promises a showdown between two teams with contrasting styles. The home side looks to offset defensive shortcomings with an aggressive attacking approach, while the visitors showcase a solid defense. Both clubs are highly motivated: Columbus are fighting to climb the standings, whereas Vancouver aim to maintain their lead. Each team has its strengths—Columbus are dynamic in attack but often concede, while Vancouver rarely lose thanks to their reliable defense.

Head-to-Head

📊Analytical review of past official encounters between Columbus Crew and Vancouver Whitecaps:

• 12 matches played;
• home victories – 3, away victories – 5, draws – 4;
• goals scored (home/away) – 16 each;
• average total goals per match – 2.67.

Columbus Crew Team Overview

The team's last official match took place on in the MLS, with Inter Miami as the hosts and Columbus Crew as the visitors. The match ended with a 5-1 scoreline.

Here are the game statistics (Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami):

• possession: 49% vs 51%;
• corner kicks: 6 vs 4;
• fouls: 12 vs 8;
• yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
• shots on target: 1 vs 7.

Columbus Crew are delivering a solid performance this season, currently sitting in fifth place in the standings. Known for their attacking style, Columbus average 1.59 goals per match. However, their defense remains a vulnerability, conceding an average of 1.41 goals per game. Over the last ten matches, the club has secured only three victories, highlighting their inconsistency. Nonetheless, their offense continues to pose a formidable threat to any opponent.

Vancouver Whitecaps Team Overview

The last official match for the visitors took place on in the MLS, with Vancouver Whitecaps hosting Seattle Sounders. The game concluded with a 3-0 scoreline.

Here's the match statistics (Vancouver Whitecaps vs Seattle Sounders):

• possession: 46% vs 54%;
• corner kicks: 3 vs 3;
• fouls: 10 vs 11;
• yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
• shots on target: 5 vs 0.

Vancouver Whitecaps are leading the championship, thanks to an exceptional balance between offense and defense. They average 1.88 goals scored per game while conceding just 0.75, a testament to their high level of defensive discipline and attacking efficiency. Over the last ten matches, the team has suffered only one defeat, demonstrating consistent results even on the road—six out of seven away games have ended with a total of over 9.5 corner kicks.

Latest news

Columbus Crew

📝 The recent clash against Inter Miami calls for a detailed analysis. Columbus were completely outplayed, suffering a 1-5 defeat. Their opponent managed only seven shots on target, yet showcased remarkable conversion rates. The Crew's defensive issues have been a recurring theme, and Lionel Messi had no part in this. The club started the season with much more vigor but now finds itself in a minor crisis, still failing to rectify its mistakes.

⚽️ In the match against Inter, substitute Ruvalcaba made his mark. Diego Rossi, the team's top scorer, had an average game. The forward had been scoring frequently in previous rounds, but it seems he might have hit a temporary scoring limit.

💊 Patrick Schulte continues his recovery. The absence of their main goalkeeper is clearly felt, as you might have guessed.

Vancouver Whitecaps

📝 Vancouver bounced back against Seattle after a heavy defeat to Cruz Azul. The team channeled all their frustration into the rescheduled MLS match, securing a 3-0 victory. Their stellar defensive performance played a crucial role in this success, as the opposition failed to register a single shot on target. Vancouver, once again, demonstrated their ability to capitalize on limited scoring opportunities. The key now is to maintain this momentum heading into the playoffs.

⚽️ Brian White is ready to play. The club's top scorer has recovered from injury and currently boasts 10 goals.

💊 The main squad is healthy, with nothing standing in the way of achieving results.

Prediction for the 1st half

First Half Statistics: Columbus Crew (Home) vs Vancouver Whitecaps (Away)

• Number of matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 7;
• Number of wins: 3 (33.33%) vs 1 (14.29%);
• Number of losses: 3 (33.33%) vs 0 (0%);
• Number of draws: 3 (33.33%) vs 6 (85.71%);
• Average total goals scored: 1.67 vs 0.86;
• Average total goals conceded: 0.78 vs 0.29.

Last 10 Matches (Overall):

• Number of wins: 1 vs 2;
• Number of losses: 7 vs 3;
• Number of draws: 2 vs 5;
• Average first half total: 1.8 (scored – 0.5, conceded – 1.3) vs 1.6 (scored – 0.6, conceded – 1).

• Columbus Crew scored in the 1st half in last 6 games against Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS).

Prediction on the outcome

H2H:

• number of encounters – 12;
• home team wins – 3, away team wins – 5, draws – 4.

Statistics: Columbus Crew vs Vancouver Whitecaps

• matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 16;
• wins: 7 vs 10;
• win percentage: 41% vs 63%;
• losses: 3 vs 1;
• draws: 7 vs 5.

Last 10 matches:

• wins: 3 vs 5;
• losses: 3 vs 1;
• draws: 4 vs 4.

• Vancouver Whitecaps won with a +1.5 handicap in 10 of last 11 games against Columbus Crew (MLS).
• Vancouver Whitecaps won with a +1.5 handicap in 22 of last 23 games (MLS).
• Vancouver Whitecaps won with a +1.5 handicap in 16 of last 17 games.
• Vancouver Whitecaps won with a +1.5 handicap in 15 of last 16 away games.
• Vancouver Whitecaps won with a +1.5 handicap in last 10 away games (MLS).

Prediction on the over/under

H2H

• today's home team scores on average - 1.33, the guests - 1.33;
• average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.67;
• both teams scored: overall - 7; at the home team's field - 3.

Statistics: Columbus Crew vs Vancouver Whitecaps

• average total in the tournament: 3 vs 2.63;
• average total goals scored: 1.59 vs 1.88;
• average total in the 1st half: 0.71 vs 0.88;
• average total in the 2nd half: 0.88 vs 1;
• Columbus Crew: average total at home in the tournament -  1.67;
• Vancouver Whitecaps: average total away in the tournament - 1.57;
• last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 1.8) vs 1.8 (away - 1.83).

• Columbus Crew have conceded in 8 of last 9 games against Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS).
• Columbus Crew have conceded in last 12 games (MLS).
• Columbus Crew have conceded in last 6 home games (MLS).

Prediction on corners

Columbus Crew: Statistics

• season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.29; at home field - 6.56;
• last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.6; at home field - 6.8.

Vancouver Whitecaps: Statistics

• season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.5, away - 6.86;
• last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; away - 3.83.

• Over 9.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Vancouver Whitecaps away games (MLS).

Prediction on cards

Columbus Crew: Statistics

• season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.06; at home - 1;
• last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1; at home - 1.2.

Vancouver Whitecaps: Statistics

• season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.88, away - 2.14;
• last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.6; away - 2.

Prediction on BTTS

H2H:

• number of encounters – 12;
• both teams scored all-time - 7 times;
• on the home team’s field - 3 times.

Statistics: Columbus Crew vs Vancouver Whitecaps

• number of matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 16;
• number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 13 vs 8;
• number of BTTS matches for Columbus Crew at home – 6 (67%);
• number of BTTS matches for Vancouver Whitecaps away – 3 (43%).

Last 10 matches:

• number of BTTS matches: 9 vs 6;
• BTTS matches for Columbus Crew at home – 4 (80%);
• BTTS matches for Vancouver Whitecaps away – 4 (67%).

• Columbus Crew have scored and conceded in last 8 games (MLS).