Columbus Crew vs New York City Prediction
πThe upcoming clash between Columbus Crew and New York City FC promises to be intriguing. Both teams are eager to solidify their standings in the league table, making every point crucial. Columbus, currently sitting in third place, will aim to maintain their unbeaten home streak, while New York City FC, positioned seventh, looks to enhance their away performance.
Head-to-Head
πStatistical preview of the official matchups between Columbus Crew and New York City FC:
- 26 matches played;
- home team victories - 12, away team victories - 8, draws - 6;
- goals scored - 45 each;
- average total in the first half - 1.15, in the second half - 2.31;
- average total goals per match - 3.46.
The last encounter took place on 31 August 2024 at Columbus Crew's home ground and ended with a 4-2 victory for them.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Columbus Crew Team Overview
Columbus Crew are currently sitting third in the league, showcasing a solid run of form. Over their last ten matches, they've secured five wins, drawn twice, and suffered three losses. On average, the team scores 1.7 goals per game, making them a formidable attacking force. Their strength lies in balance and adaptability. The defense has been performing admirably, and while there's no standout leader, the squad remains injury-free and exudes optimism. Notably, Rossi and Russell-Rowe have each netted two goals and show no signs of slowing down. At home, Columbus are unbeaten in their last ten head-to-head encounters with New York City FC, adding an extra layer of confidence ahead of this clash.
Match Results: Columbus Crew

New York City Team Overview
New York City currently sit seventh in the standings, showcasing a mixed run of form. Over their last ten matches, they have secured five victories, suffered four defeats, and drawn once. The team averages 1.2 goals per game while conceding the same amount, indicating a balance between their offense and defense. However, they struggle in away fixtures against Columbus, where positive results are hard to come by. They will need patience and maximum effort to secure points.
Match Results: New York City
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 26;
- home team wins - 12, away team wins - 8, draws - 6.
Statistics: Columbus Crew vs New York City
- number of matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 4;
- number of wins: 2 vs 2;
- win percentage: 50% vs 50%;
- number of losses: 0 vs 1;
- number of draws: 2 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 5 vs 5;
- number of losses: 3 vs 4;
- number of draws: 2 vs 1.
- New York City wins with a handicap of +1.5 in 9 of the last 10 games against Columbus Crew.
- New York City wins with a handicap of +1.5 in 7 of the last 8 Major League Soccer games.
- New York City wins with a handicap of +1.5 in 6 of the last 7 Major League Soccer away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.73, the guests - 1.73;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.46;
- both teams scored: overall - 20; at the home team's field - 13.
Statistics: Columbus Crew vs New York City
- average total in the tournament: 2.25 vs 2.75;
- average total goals scored: 1.5 vs 1.5;
- average total in the 1st half: 1 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.5 vs 1;
- Columbus Crew: average total at home in the tournament - 2;
- New York City: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 2) vs 1.2 (away - 0.4).
- Columbus Crew scored in the 2nd half in each of their last 13 Major League Soccer home games against New York City.
- Columbus Crew scored in the 2nd half in 9 of the last 10 Major League Soccer games against New York City.
Prediction on corners
Columbus Crew: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.75; at home field - 5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; at home field - 5.8.
New York City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.25, away - 3.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.1; away - 5.4.
- New York City has taken over 3.5 corners in each of their last 6 away games against Columbus Crew.
- New York City has taken over 3.5 corners in 8 of the last 9 Major League Soccer games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.24 (1.62 for home team and 1.62 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4.28 (1.71 for home team and 2.57 for away team).
Columbus Crew: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.5; at home - 1;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.2; at home - 0.6.
New York City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2, away - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; away - 2.4.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 26;
- both teams scored all-time - 20 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 13 times.
Statistics: Columbus Crew vs New York City
- number of matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 4;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 3;
- number of BTTS matches for Columbus Crew at home - 1 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for New York City away - 1 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Columbus Crew at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for New York City away - 1 (20%).
- Columbus Crew has scored and conceded in 13 of the last 14 home games against New York City.
- Columbus Crew has scored and conceded in 12 of the last 13 Major League Soccer home games against New York City.
- Columbus Crew has scored and conceded in 10 of the last 11 games against New York City.
- Columbus Crew has scored and conceded in 9 of the last 10 Major League Soccer games against New York City.
Editor's Prediction
Considering the current form and stats of both teams, we can expect a tense match with a focus on defense. Columbus Crew have the home advantage and more consistent results, while New York City will aim to disrupt this trend with their counter-attacking prowess. Based on recent trends, we recommend considering a bet on total goals under 3.5.Β