Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls Prediction 12 September 2026
🔊 Both sides come into this match with inconsistent form and sitting outside the playoff places, though both still have reason to push for better positions. Columbus Crew are six points off ninth place, while New York Red Bulls are just two behind. With the season drawing to a close, every point matters more: for the visitors it is a chance to close in on a key target, while the hosts need to find a way to end their poor run. The congestion in the table adds extra significance to the fixture.
Head-to-Head
📊 The two sides are closely matched when it comes to wins in head-to-head meetings.
Head-to-head statistics Columbus Crew - New York Red Bulls
Columbus Crew Team Overview
Columbus Crew are going through a difficult spell, winning just one of their last five matches and losing the other four. That run is reflected in the table - they remain only theoretically in contention for a play-off place, sitting six points adrift. Their attacking output this season has not been impressive, with an average of 1.46 goals scored and 1.71 conceded per game. Over their last ten matches, Columbus Crew have picked up points only sporadically and have frequently made errors at the back, highlighting instability at both ends of the pitch. Their motivation in terms of the standings is moderate: the main incentive is simply to end their losing run.
Match Results: Columbus Crew
NY Red Bulls Team Overview
New York Red Bulls are having a difficult season but remain in genuine contention for the playoffs. They have won only two of their last ten matches and results have been inconsistent throughout - three defeats in their last five games. Their average of 1.7 goals conceded per game does not stand out negatively compared to their rivals, but the attack has dropped off noticeably: 0.9 goals scored per game over the last ten matches reflects problems with chance creation and finishing. The table situation means New York Red Bulls need to push harder for points - they are just two points outside the playoff places, and that motivation could give them an extra push to end their run of poor results.
Match Results: NY Red Bulls
Prediction
New York Red Bulls have covered the +1.5 handicap in 13 of their last 15 head-to-head meetings with Columbus Crew, which reflects a consistent trend. Columbus Crew have also failed to win in 7 of their last 8 matches, which supports the likelihood that New York Red Bulls will not lose by a large margin. Over the course of the season, Columbus Crew have not been particularly prolific at home - averaging 1.42 goals per match - while New York Red Bulls concede 2.08 per match away from home, which does not point to any clear home dominance. We are backing New York Red Bulls Handicap (+1.5) at 1.45*.
Total Goals Prediction
In 12 of the last 14 head-to-head meetings between Columbus Crew and New York Red Bulls, the total has stayed under 4.5 goals, pointing to fairly modest scoring between these two sides. The season statistics also reflect low average scoring: Columbus Crew average 1.46 goals per match, New York Red Bulls 1.33. That makes Total Goals - Under 4.5 a logical choice at odds of 1.3*.
Corner Kick Prediction
In 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings between Columbus Crew and New York Red Bulls, the total corners has stayed under 9.5, which points to a tendency for a moderate number of set pieces in their matches against each other. There is no additional recent corner statistics available, but that trend across a seven-match sample looks fairly telling. We are considering Total Corners - Under 9.5 at odds of 1.78*.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
In 8 of Columbus Crew's last 9 matches, both teams have scored, pointing to regular goalscoring on both sides. Columbus Crew's home stats show an average of 1.42 goals scored and 1.17 conceded per game, while New York Red Bulls average 1.17 goals scored and 2.08 conceded away from home - figures that also support a both-teams-to-score outcome. We're backing Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.44*.
Reliable Bet
Columbus Crew have scored under 2.5 goals in 17 of their last 18 MLS matches, which underlines how consistent this pattern has been. Their average of 1.83 goals per game in their last 10 home matches also falls comfortably within that line. We're backing Columbus Crew Team Total - Under 2.5 Goals at 1.5*.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the top three most likely outcomes are: 2-1 (9.85%), 1-1 (9.72%) and 1-0 (8.77%). All three probabilities are close, but 2-1 stands out as the most likely among them. This distribution supports the expectation of a fairly tight contest with moderate scoring.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The trend of Columbus Crew failing to win in most of their recent matches aligns with their inconsistent form and the higher motivation of New York Red Bulls. The hosts have frequently had problems both in attack and defence, while the visitors, even with questions over their scoring, retain a competitive incentive to close in on the playoff places. Despite both sides being in poor form, Columbus Crew's winless run looks a lengthy one - neither in terms of their performances nor their season as a whole do they show any consistent advantage. Taking into account the trends and the current point in the season, our editorial selection is the double chance on the visitors - New York Red Bulls not to lose this match.
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Betting Tips: Columbus Crew - NY Red Bulls
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