Columbus Crew vs Pachuca Prediction 7 August 2026

Columbus Crew won the first Leagues Cup match at home against Mexican side Atlas (3:1). The Americans lost the possession battle (44% vs 56%) and corners (3 vs 5), but managed to show outstanding finishing, scoring three goals from five shots on target.

Columbus Crew are going through a strong run and at home they often live up to their reputation as a high-scoring side. In July the hosts have two wins in four matches with one defeat. In none of their last nine matches across all competitions have Columbus left the pitch without scoring. Over their last ten official matches Columbus Crew average 1.6 goals scored and 1.6 conceded - this points to a fairly open style of play and a tendency to exchange goals. With average defensive reliability the team is capable of maintaining an attacking tempo, which increases the likelihood of a high-scoring outcome against an opponent who also regularly plays in an open, end-to-end manner.

Pachuca lost away to Cincinnati (1:3) at the start of the Leagues Cup. The key stats are as follows. The Mexicans had 42% possession, their opponents 58%. The corner count was 6:3, shots on target 7:3, fouls 10:8, and yellow cards 2:3.

Pachuca won only their first match after the season resumed in Mexico, and they come into the Columbus game on a run of three consecutive defeats. This is affecting their confidence and also showing in their defensive play - over the last ten matches, their average goals conceded stands at 1.2 per game. In attack, Pachuca don't look hopeless: even in poor form, the team manages to score, as shown by a run of five consecutive matches with goals and goals conceded in the Leagues Cup. Away from home, Pachuca are often involved in high-scoring matches, but consistency is lacking.