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DC United face Columbus Crew at Audi Field, Washington, DC on Thursday, Sep 10 at 1:30 AM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the MLS, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.
DC United come into this fixture drawing too many games (3D in last 5). Columbus Crew travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.
Despite playing at home, DC United face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Columbus Crew have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in DC United won 1–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives DC United a slight edge, but Columbus Crew are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.