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Columbus Crew

Major League Soccer - 2025

Columbus Crew Playing Style Analysis

Columbus Crew employs a possession-heavy, methodical approach playing style in the Major League Soccer, earning an overall performance rating of 63.9/100. This tactical approach has been analyzed across 17 matches in the 2025 season.

Key Tactical Strengths

Columbus Crew's primary strengths lie in possession play (99.3% percentile), open play attacking (79.9% percentile) . These metrics position them among the top performers in the Major League Soccer for these aspects of play.

Columbus Crew 2025 Season Performance

In the 2025 Major League Soccer season, Columbus Crew has been analyzed across 17 matches, providing comprehensive insights into their tactical approach and performance levels.

The team averages 1.62 expected goals (xG) per match, indicating their attacking threat level in the Major League Soccer.

With an average 60.4% ball possession, Columbus Crew demonstrates their preferred tempo and control style in matches.

Columbus Crew Next Match: June 14, 2025

Columbus Crew faces Vancouver Whitecaps at home on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 23:30 UTC in the Major League Soccer.

Given Columbus Crew's possession-heavy, methodical approach approach, this match will test their tactical setup against Vancouver Whitecaps's style of play.

Team Playing Style

Playing Style Analysis

Possession-heavy, methodical approach

Overall Performance Rating: 63.9/100
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Key Strengths:
  • Possession Play (99.3%)
  • Open Play Attacking (79.9%)

Team Performance Analytics

Season Overview

Games Analyzed 17
Avg xG per Game 1.62
Avg Possession 60.4%

Last 10 Games

Games Analyzed 10
Avg xG per Game 1.86
Avg Possession 62.6%

League Comparison

Expected Goals (xG)
1.62 vs 1.44
69%
+12.1%
Non-Penalty xG
1.53 vs 1.32
72%
+15.4%
Expected Goals on Target
1.65 vs 1.49
69%
+10.6%
Goals per Game
1.8 vs 1.6
66%
+13.3%
Total Shots
13.5 vs 12.5
69%
+8.0%
Shots on Target
4.7 vs 4.5
55%
+4.4%
Shots Inside Box
8.7 vs 7.9
83%
+10.6%
Big Chances Created
2.9 vs 2.5
79%
+16.9%
Big Chances Missed
2.0 vs 1.7
86%
+19.3%
Assists
0.8 vs 1.1
24%
-31.0%
Key Passes
9.9 vs 9.1
72%
+8.8%
Possession %
60.4 vs 49.6
100%
+21.6%
Total Passes
604 vs 456
100%
+32.4%
Successful Passes
533 vs 380
100%
+40.3%
Pass Accuracy %
88.2 vs 82.5
100%
+7.0%
Long Passes
34.2 vs 50.4
0%
-32.1%
Successful Long Passes
17.2 vs 24.1
0%
-28.6%
Total Attacks
105.4 vs 89.3
100%
+18.0%
Dangerous Attacks
38.8 vs 39.8
48%
-2.6%
Corners
5.3 vs 4.8
72%
+10.4%
Total Crosses
14.7 vs 16.1
38%
-8.8%
Accurate Crosses
3.5 vs 3.9
45%
-8.6%
Successful Dribbles
7.4 vs 7.0
69%
+5.4%
Tackles
13.6 vs 15.9
7%
-14.2%
Interceptions
7.8 vs 8.8
21%
-10.8%
Duels Won
39.3 vs 46.5
0%
-15.5%
Fouls Committed
9.5 vs 12.3
0%
-22.7%
Offsides
1.7 vs 1.9
31%
-7.8%
Expected Goals Against
1.31 vs 1.46
31%
-10.5%
Expected Goal Difference
0.07 vs 0.01
66%
+859.1%
Shooting Performance
0.03 vs 0.04
48%
-38.3%
Expected Goals Prevented
0.09 vs 0.13
34%
-33.4%
Expected Goals (xG)
1.86 vs 1.44
L10
+28.7%
Non-Penalty xG
1.70 vs 1.32
L10
+28.6%
Expected Goals on Target
1.62 vs 1.49
L10
+9.1%
Goals per Game
1.7 vs 1.6
L10
+7.0%
Total Shots
14.5 vs 12.5
L10
+16.3%
Shots on Target
4.8 vs 4.5
L10
+6.5%
Shots Inside Box
9.2 vs 7.9
L10
+16.9%
Big Chances Created
3.7 vs 2.5
L10
+47.1%
Big Chances Missed
2.5 vs 1.7
L10
+49.1%
Assists
0.2 vs 1.1
L10
-77.0%
Key Passes
10.8 vs 9.1
L10
+18.9%
Possession %
62.6 vs 49.6
L10
+26.1%
Total Passes
623 vs 456
L10
+36.7%
Successful Passes
556 vs 380
L10
+46.2%
Pass Accuracy %
89.1 vs 82.5
L10
+8.0%
Long Passes
31.3 vs 50.4
L10
-37.9%
Successful Long Passes
15.9 vs 24.1
L10
-34.1%
Total Attacks
108.5 vs 89.3
L10
+21.5%
Dangerous Attacks
30.5 vs 39.8
L10
-23.3%
Corners
5.6 vs 4.8
L10
+16.7%
Total Crosses
17.6 vs 16.1
L10
+9.1%
Accurate Crosses
4.2 vs 3.9
L10
+8.8%
Successful Dribbles
7.1 vs 7.0
L10
+1.0%
Tackles
14.5 vs 15.9
L10
-8.9%
Interceptions
7.3 vs 8.8
L10
-16.8%
Duels Won
38.6 vs 46.5
L10
-17.1%
Fouls Committed
9.0 vs 12.3
L10
-27.0%
Offsides
1.9 vs 1.9
L10
+2.7%
Expected Goals Against
1.59 vs 1.46
L10
+8.9%
Expected Goal Difference
0.07 vs 0.01
L10
+859.1%
Shooting Performance
-0.23 vs 0.04
L10
-627.6%
Expected Goals Prevented
-0.12 vs 0.13
L10
-192.8%

Next Fixture

14 June 2025, 23:30 UTC
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Major League Soccer - 2025

Last 5 Results

31 May 2025
Inter Miami 5 - 1 Columbus Crew
29 May 2025
Columbus Crew 2 - 2 Nashville SC
24 May 2025
Charlotte 3 - 2 Columbus Crew
17 May 2025
Columbus Crew 1 - 1 Cincinnati
14 May 2025
CF Montréal 1 - 1 Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew Frequently Asked Questions

What is Columbus Crew's playing style?

Columbus Crew employs a possession-heavy, methodical approach playing style in the Major League Soccer, with a performance rating of 63.9/100 based on comprehensive tactical analysis.

How many players are in Columbus Crew's squad?

Columbus Crew's current squad consists of 25 players across all positions in the 2025 Major League Soccer season.

When is Columbus Crew's next match?

Columbus Crew next plays on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 23:30 UTC against Vancouver Whitecaps in the Major League Soccer.

What are Columbus Crew's recent results?

Columbus Crew's most recent match was Inter Miami 5-1 Columbus Crew on May 31, 2025.

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