Columbus Crew 4/7 to beat Philadelphia Union in Thursdays MLS matchup

Competition: MLS

Market: Columbus Crew to beat Philadelphia Union

Odds: 4/7 @ Bet365

With the MLS season back underway, teams in both the Western and Eastern Conference are jockeying for an early advantage. On that note, Columbus Crew will welcome Philadelphia Union to the MAPFRE Stadium on Thursday evening.

For the hosts on Thursday, after securing a top half finish last season, Columbus Crew have once again started their Eastern Conference campaign brightly once again. After 10 games this season, Columbus have won four, drawn three and lost three, scoring 12 and conceding 10, the hosts now hold the joint best defensive record in the Eastern Conference. With a points tally of 15, Columbus now sit fourth in the table and a win on Thursday evening will see them move just a single point adrift of Orlando. As for their recent form, Columbus are now unbeaten in their last three, drawing two and winning one. It will be their home form that will bring them the most confidence, Columbus have now lost just one of their last 15 matches at the MAPFRE Stadium.

As for the visitors, after only finishing eighth last year, Philadelphia have once again struggled to adapt to life in the MLS. After eight games this season, the guests have won two, drawn two and lost four, scoring just six and conceding 13 in return, Philadelphia now hold the worst attacking stats in the Eastern Conference. With a points tally of eight, The Union now sit ninth in the table and are just three points above bottom place D.C United, more worrying for Philadephia is the fact both teams below them have a game advantage. As for their recent form, they have now managed to win just one of their last seven MLS outings, drawing two and losing four.

Bet: Columbus Crew to beat Philadelphia Union in Thursdays MLS matchup 4/7 @ Bet365>>