The Columbus Crew faces a crucial matchup against the Philadelphia Union on Sunday afternoon as they push for a playoff spot. Philadelphia enters as -169 favorites, while Columbus sits at +420 with a draw at +300.

Columbus (9th in Eastern Conference) trails the playoff line by 5 points with 7 matches remaining. They carry momentum from two recent league wins and a Campeones Cup victory over Cruz Azul.

Philadelphia looks to bounce back from a midweek draw against NY Red Bulls. They currently hold a playoff position but with just a 2-point cushion.

Key Matchup Factors:

• Philadelphia's defense has allowed only 26 goals in 26 matches
• Andre Blake has 9 clean sheets in 21 starts for Philadelphia
• Kacper Przybylko leads Union with 9 goals (3 in last 3 games)
• Columbus has scored 12 goals in their last 7 matches
• Gyasi Zardes has 3 goals in last 2 league matches for Crew

Previous meetings this season produced just one total goal across two matches. Given Philadelphia's strong defense and both teams' playoff implications, expect another tight, low-scoring affair that could be decided by a single play.

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