Columbus Crew vs New-York City Prediction 22 July 2026
🔊 The World Cup is over, and club football in the US is ready to take over. Columbus Crew and New York City go into their MLS meeting with different momentum, though both sides are still in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these two sides took place 20 May 2026 in the US Open Cup quarter-final - Columbus won it 1-0. Here's how the stats looked that day (Columbus Crew were the home side):
- possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corners: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 7 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 8 vs 0.
📊 Columbus Crew and New York City have met 30 times in official matches. Columbus have won 13, New York City 10, with 7 draws. Over the last three years they've played nine times - Columbus edge that run too, three wins to two. Average goals per game: 1.44.
Head-to-head statistics Columbus Crew - New-York City
Columbus Crew Team Overview
Columbus Crew have been inconsistent in the wins column heading into the break. Over that stretch, they're averaging 1.7 goals per game while conceding 1.4. Across the full season, the attack looks decent enough - 1.4 goals per game - but the defensive issues haven't gone away. They're leaking more than most at 1.53 per game. The motivation is there: they need at least one win to get back into the playoff picture, and they'll have to keep attacking to get it.
Match Results: Columbus Crew
New-York City Team Overview
New York City had a rougher run through April and May. Over their last ten games, the visitors have been modest in front of goal - 1.4 per match, with the same number conceded. Across the full season, though, the attack is slightly more productive than the opposition's, averaging 1.67 goals per game, while the defense has been less reliable - giving up 1.4 per match. They're still inside the playoff spots and want to hold that position.
Match Results: New-York City
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head:
- matches played - 30;
- first-half wins for the home side - 6; for the away side - 1; draws - 9;
- average first-half total: 1.13;
- today's home side average 0.47 goals in the first half, the away side - 0.67.
First-half stats: Columbus Crew (home) vs New York City (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 7;
- wins: 4 (57.14%) vs 2 (28.57%);
- losses: 1 (14.29%) vs 4 (57.14%);
- draws: 2 (28.57%) vs 1 (14.29%);
- average goals scored: 1 vs 1.14;
- average goals conceded: 0.14 vs 0.71.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- wins: 7 vs 4;
- losses: 2 vs 3;
- draws: 1 vs 3;
- average first-half total: 1.6 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.5) vs 1.4 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.6).
- Columbus Crew have scored in the first half in 7 of their last 8 matches (MLS).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 30;
- home team wins - 13, away team wins - 10, draws - 7.
Statistics: Columbus Crew vs New-York City
- matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- wins: 4 vs 5;
- win percentage: 27% vs 33%;
- losses: 7 vs 6;
- draws: 4 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 3;
- losses: 4 vs 5;
- draws: 1 vs 2.
- Columbus Crew have not lost in last 12 home games against New-York City.
- Columbus Crew have not lost in last 10 home games against New-York City (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.6, the guests - 1.7;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.3;
- both teams scored: overall - 21; at the home team's field - 13.
Statistics: Columbus Crew vs New-York City
- average total in the tournament: 2.93 vs 3.07;
- average total goals scored: 1.4 vs 1.67;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.87 vs 0.87;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.53 vs 0.8;
- Columbus Crew: average total at home in the tournament - 1.29;
- New-York City: average total away in the tournament - 0.86;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 2.17) vs 1.4 (away - 1).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Columbus Crew home games (MLS).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 New-York City games (MLS).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 7 New-York City away games (MLS).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 6 New-York City games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 30;
- both teams scored all-time - 21 times;
- on the home team’s field - 13 times.
Statistics: Columbus Crew vs New-York City
- number of matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 9;
- number of BTTS matches for Columbus Crew at home - 3 (43%);
- number of BTTS matches for New-York City away - 4 (57%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Columbus Crew at home - 3 (50%);
- BTTS matches for New-York City away - 3 (50%).
- Columbus Crew have scored and conceded in 12 of last 14 home games against New-York City (MLS).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (20/223, 9%);
- Columbus Crew at home most often finish matches: 2:0 (2/7, 28.6%);
- New-York City away most often play: 1:1 (2/7, 28.6%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 12.01% (odds 9)
1:1 - 11.75% (odds 7)
2:1 - 9.45% (odds 8)
⭐ Editor's Prediction
The match setup points toward open football: both teams have been scoring regularly and giving up goals at the other end throughout the season, and especially in recent weeks. Neither defence looks particularly solid - Columbus Crew concede chances even at home, and New York City hold only a marginal edge in goals allowed regardless of the result. Both sides are motivated by playoff positioning, which pushes them toward attacking play without long spells of caution from either team. Main prediction: Both Teams To Score: Yes. Score prediction: 1-1.
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