New-England vs Columbus Crew Prediction 18 April 2026
🔊 The upcoming match is set to be a dynamic affair. Both teams have shown a variety of results in their recent games, promising an entertaining spectacle. The hosts currently sit 8th in the standings and boast an impressive home form. Meanwhile, Columbus Crew are renowned for their attacking play on the road, as evidenced by their streak of matches with a total of over 2.5 goals.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 23 August 2025 and ended with a 1-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Columbus Crew were the hosts):
- possession: 65% vs 35%;
- corners: 2 vs 3;
- fouls: 12 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 5.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between New England Revolution and Columbus Crew:
- 39 matches played;
- home wins - 12, away wins - 18, draws - 9;
- goals scored - 46 for Revolution, 60 for Crew;
- average total goals in the 1st half - 1.28, in the 2nd half - 1.44;
- average total goals per match - 2.72.
Head-to-head statistics New-England - Columbus Crew

New-England Revolution Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on during the U.S. Open Cup, with New England Revolution hosting Rhode Island. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (New England Revolution vs Rhode Island):
- possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 19 vs 22;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
New England Revolution are showcasing consistent performances on their home turf. Their current form is impressive, with four wins in their last five matches. The team sits in 8th place in the standings, reflecting a solid level of play and a desire to climb higher. On average, they score 2 goals per match, highlighting their potent attack. However, their defense is not always stable, conceding around 1.5 goals per game. This makes their style open and entertaining, but it requires defensive improvements to achieve better results.
Match Results: New-England Revolution

Columbus Crew Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the U.S. Open Cup (home team - Richmond Kickers, away team - Columbus Crew). The match ended with a 0-3 scoreline.
Here's the game statistics (Columbus Crew vs Richmond Kickers):
- possession: 70% vs 30%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 4;
- fouls: 11 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 11 vs 2.
Columbus Crew are known for their dynamic attacking play. The team often finds themselves in high-scoring matches, with their last five away games ending with plenty of goals. This season, Columbus are averaging 1.29 goals per game but face challenges in defense, conceding around 1.43 goals per match. Nonetheless, they strive to make up for this with aggressive forward play. Their current form includes two wins and a draw from the last five matches, indicating potential for improved results if they can stabilize their defense.
Match Results: Columbus Crew
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 39;
- home team wins - 12, away team wins - 18, draws - 9.
Statistics: New-England Revolution vs Columbus Crew
- matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 7;
- wins: 3 vs 1;
- win percentage: 50% vs 14%;
- losses: 3 vs 3;
- draws: 0 vs 3.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 3;
- losses: 4 vs 4;
- draws: 1 vs 3.
- New-England Revolution have not lost in last 7 home games.
- New-England Revolution have not lost in last 6 home games (MLS).
- Columbus Crew have not won in 8 of last 9 away games (MLS).
- Columbus Crew have not won in 7 of last 8 games (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.18, the guests - 1.54;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.72;
- both teams scored: overall - 20; at the home team's field - 11.
Statistics: New-England Revolution vs Columbus Crew
- average total in the tournament: 3.5 vs 2.71;
- average total goals scored: 2 vs 1.29;
- average total in the 1st half: 1 vs 0.57;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 0.71;
- New-England Revolution: average total at home in the tournament - 3.33;
- Columbus Crew: average total away in the tournament - 2;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.8 (home - 2.5) vs 1.7 (away - 2).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 6 Columbus Crew away games.
Prediction on corners
New-England Revolution: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.5; at home field - 1.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.5; at home field - 3.
Columbus Crew: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.86, away - 6.75;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7.1; away - 7.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 39;
- both teams scored all-time - 20 times;
- on the home team’s field - 11 times.
Statistics: New-England Revolution vs Columbus Crew
- number of matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 7;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 3 vs 5;
- number of BTTS matches for New-England Revolution at home - 1 (33%);
- number of BTTS matches for Columbus Crew away - 4 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for New-England Revolution at home - 3 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Columbus Crew away - 5 (83%).
- Columbus Crew have scored and conceded in last 5 away games (MLS).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:2 (11/103, 10.7%);
- New-England Revolution at home most often finish matches: 1:0 , 3:0 , 6:1 (1/3, 33.3%);
- Columbus Crew away most often play: 1:3 , 2:1 , 2:2 , 3:2 (1/4, 25%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 10.04% (odds 6.5)
2:1 - 8% (odds 10)
2:2 - 7.02% (odds 12)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering current trends and the teams' form, a high-scoring encounter appears to be the most likely scenario. Columbus Crew frequently participate in matches with a high number of goals when playing away, while New England Revolution tend to engage in open play at home, often resulting in goals both for and against them due to defensive lapses. Therefore, betting on both teams to score seems justified.