Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls Prediction 18 October 2025
🔊 Columbus Crew and New York Red Bulls are gearing up for their MLS clash. Both teams sit in the middle of the standings. Columbus have been solid at home, often finding the net but also conceding. However, their scoring form has dipped slightly in recent matches. Meanwhile, New York Red Bulls exhibit inconsistent away form but can surprise opponents with their rapid counter-attacks. The showdown promises to be intense, as the hosts are in need of all three points. The spotlight will be on the attacking efforts from both sides.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 30 August 2025 and ended in a goalless draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match's statistics (with New York Red Bulls as the home side):
- possession: 40% vs 60%;
- corners: 4 vs 6;
- fouls: 11 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 1.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Columbus Crew and New York Red Bulls:
- 45 matches played;
- home wins - 19, away wins - 16, draws - 10;
- goals scored - 65 for Columbus, 60 for New York;
- average goals in the first half - 1.18, second half - 1.6;
- average total goals per match - 2.78.
Head-to-head statistics Columbus Crew - New York Red Bulls
Columbus Crew Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the MLS, with Orlando City playing at home against Columbus Crew. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Columbus Crew vs Orlando City):
- possession percentage: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 7;
- fouls: 6 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
Columbus Crew currently sit 9th in the standings, displaying inconsistent form with 3 wins, 3 losses, and 4 draws in their recent outings. Their strength lies in their home performances, where they consistently create dangerous opportunities in front of the opponent's goal. However, defensive lapses are a recurring issue, as evidenced by the number of goals conceded. Their last match against New York ended in a goalless draw, highlighting their struggles with finishing chances. Overall, the team aims to take the initiative and actively utilize the wings for their attacking plays.
Match Results: Columbus Crew
NY Red Bulls Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the MLS, where New York Red Bulls hosted Cincinnati. The match ended with a 0-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (New York Red Bulls vs Cincinnati):
- possession: 65% vs 35%;
- corners: 12 vs 1;
- fouls: 9 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 1.
New York Red Bulls have recently navigated a challenging stretch of games, securing 4 wins against 5 losses in their last ten matches. The team currently sits 10th in the standings, striving to stabilize their form on the road. The Red Bulls' playing style revolves around rapid transitions from defense to attack. Despite some defensive discipline issues, they manage to challenge stronger opponents with high pressing and the relentless activity of their forwards.
Match Results: NY Red Bulls
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 45;
- home team wins - 19, away team wins - 16, draws - 10.
Statistics: Columbus Crew vs NY Red Bulls
- matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- wins: 13 vs 12;
- win percentage: 39% vs 36%;
- losses: 8 vs 14;
- draws: 12 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 4;
- losses: 3 vs 5;
- draws: 4 vs 1.
- NY Red Bulls won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 away games against Columbus Crew (MLS).
- NY Red Bulls won with a +1.5 handicap in last 13 games.
- NY Red Bulls won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of last 12 away games.
- NY Red Bulls won with a +1.5 handicap in last 9 games (MLS).
- NY Red Bulls won with a +1.5 handicap in 8 of last 9 away games (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.44, the guests - 1.33;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.78;
- both teams scored: overall - 29; at the home team's field - 13.
Statistics: Columbus Crew vs NY Red Bulls
- average total in the tournament: 3.09 vs 2.76;
- average total goals scored: 1.58 vs 1.42;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.94 vs 0.73;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.64 vs 0.7;
- Columbus Crew: average total at home in the tournament - 1.63;
- NY Red Bulls: average total away in the tournament - 0.69;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.5) vs 1.1 (away - 1.25).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Columbus Crew home games against NY Red Bulls (MLS).
Prediction on corners
Columbus Crew: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5; at home field - 5.94;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.2; at home field - 3.5.
NY Red Bulls: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.33, away - 4.44;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; away - 5.25.
- NY Red Bulls have taken under 4.5 corners in last 5 games against Columbus Crew (MLS).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.48 (1.24 for home team and 1.24 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.64 (1.05 for home team and 1.59 for away team).
Columbus Crew: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.33; at home - 1.19;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.3; at home - 1.5.
NY Red Bulls: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.45, away - 2.63;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.6; away - 3.25.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 45;
- both teams scored all-time - 29 times;
- on the home team’s field - 13 times.
Statistics: Columbus Crew vs NY Red Bulls
- number of matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 25 vs 17;
- number of BTTS matches for Columbus Crew at home - 12 (75%);
- number of BTTS matches for NY Red Bulls away - 7 (44%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Columbus Crew at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for NY Red Bulls away - 2 (50%).
- Columbus Crew have scored and conceded in 10 of last 11 home games (MLS).
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Both teams have their defensive weaknesses, and one of them needs points to solidify their position as the MLS season winds down. Considering recent head-to-head trends and Columbus's home scoring prowess, along with New York's shaky defense on the road, a goal exchange between the teams seems likely. Betting on both teams to score appears to be a logical choice for this match, given the teams' tendency for open play and similar attacking levels. A possible scoreline could be 2-1 in favor of the hosts.
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