Columbus Crew vs D.C. United Prediction, 10/31/2026 Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Columbus Crew vs D.C. United

Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Location: ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, OH

TV: Apple TV

The Crew (7-12-12) will go up against the Black-and-Red (11-5-15) at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, OH on Saturday. The Crew are priced at -144 while the Black-and-Red are at +120. The total comes in at 3. The expected starting goalkeepers are Patrick Schulte for Columbus and Sean Johnson for DC.

The Crew are ranked 1st when it comes to goals expected with 22.8, and their expected goals against are 20.2. Columbus has surrendered 49 goals while conceding 1.58 goals per 90 min, and opposing teams have a total of 144 shots on target against them. This team's goal differential is currently at -2 by way of 47 goals compiled and 49 goals given up. They have earned 6 clean sheets, which puts them at a % of 19.4% over the course of the season. The Columbus Crew have accounted for 95 SVs and they also hold a save% of 66.0% so far this season. Columbus has tallied 57 yellow cards over the course of the season and also 1 red card. For the year, this team averages 1.23 pts/match (38 points) and are 19th in the league with 31 assists.

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The United are averaging 1.1 points per fixture while recording 22 assists and 2 red cards. The United have a clean sheet rate of 19.4% on the campaign and 62 yellow card cautions. D.C. United has a ranking of 20th for goals allowed with 55, and the goal differential is coming in at -18. For the season, the United have a save rate of 66.7% (165 shots on target against), and also are ranked 27th in the league with 33 points. The team's goals against/90 minutes is currently at 1.77 in addition to 109 saves, and they have amassed 6 clean sheets. D.C. United has compiled 37 goals and their goals expected this season sits at 19.5.

The man who will protect the net for Columbus is Patrick Schulte. Schulte has seen the pitch for 11,670 minutes and has earned 365 saves during his soccer career. Schulte (61-35-33 mark in his career) has accumulated 28 shutouts, which gives him a 21.6%% clean sheet percentage. The keeper born in the United States has faced 534 shots tried at him in 129 career starting assignments. His goals against per 90 mins is 1.35 (175 goals given up) and his save % is 68.4%.

Sean Johnson will be looking after the goal for DC. So far in his career, Johnson has conceded 647 goals and has accounted for 1,438 stops in 475 starts. He has surrendered 1.36 goals per 90 mins while he holds a mark of 172-139-164. He has a save percentage of 69.3% and his shutout rate is currently 25.1%%. Johnson has totaled 119 shutouts and defended 2,076 shots against him in 42,726 minutes throughout his career.

Max Arfsten is one member of the squad who should impact this matchup for Columbus. Arfsten has been in the starting lineup in 84 contests during his soccer career and he scores 0.20 goals per 90 mins. The defenseman born in the United States has earned 16 goals scored in 7,371 mins played. He has totaled 18 assists while tallying 50 pts thus far in his career.

DC features Tai Baribo, who opposing coaches will have to gameplan for in this fixture. He has accumulated 162 points thus far in his career and has assisted on a goal 10 times. The forward who is from Israel has earned 10,550 mins while earning 76 goals. He sports an average of 0.65 goals per 90 mins and has been a starter in 123 games in his career.

Who will win tonight's soccer game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take D.C. United (-144)

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