MLS
Columbus Crew vs New York City
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 - 00:30 (UK Time)
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Columbus Crew vs New York City Prediction & Stats - MLS 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Columbus Crew vs New York City carries real history into this round of the MLS.
The two sides meet on 23/07 (Thursday) at , 00:30 (UK time).
Read the Columbus Crew vs New York City prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Columbus Crew vs New York City
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Columbus Crew vs New York City call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Columbus Crew Win
Last updated on 19-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Columbus Crew the side to beat, with roughly 47% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all MLS odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Columbus Crew Preview
Columbus Crew reach this fixture 15 match into their MLS. Here is where The Crew stand:
In this competition
4 won, 4 drawn, 7 lost
1.07 points per game
21 scored, at 1.4 a game
23 conceded, at 1.53 a game
The Crew, season-wide
4 won, 4 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Diego Rossi, 6 goals
Most assists: Maximilian Arfsten, 4 assists
Recent results — Columbus Crew
24/05/2026 17:00
16/05/2026 19:30
13/05/2026 19:30
10/05/2026 16:30
02/05/2026 19:30
New York City: how they are travelling
New York City come in 15 matches into their MLS.
Here is what NYCFC have produced:
In this competition
5 won, 4 drawn, 6 lost
1.27 points per game
25 scored, at 1.67 a game
21 conceded, at 1.4 a game
NYCFC, season-wide
5 won, 4 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Nicolás Fernández, 10 goals
Most assists: Maxi Moralez, 6 assists
Recent results — NYCFC
23/05/2026 20:30
16/05/2026 19:30
13/05/2026 19:15
10/05/2026 16:30
03/05/2026 15:00
The head-to-head favours Columbus Crew
Recent meetings have tended to go Columbus Crew's way against New York City.
From 28 match(es):
Columbus Crew: 11 win(s)
New York City: 9 win(s)
Drawn: 8
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Columbus Crew vs New York City prediction.
Form comparison Columbus Crew vs New York City
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Columbus Crew
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
L
L
|
1.07 |
| Home |
W
L
W
W
D
|
1.57 |
| Away |
D
L
L
L
W
|
0.63 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 27% | 43% | 13% |
| Goals | 2.93 | 2.14 | 3.63 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1.29 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.53 | 0.86 | 2.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 43% | 88% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 43% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 29% | 13% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.42 | 1.48 | 1.38 |
|
xGA
|
1.17 | 1.05 | 1.28 |
Away Team
New York City
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
W
L
|
1.27 |
| Home |
W
L
D
L
D
|
1.38 |
| Away |
L
D
W
L
L
|
1.14 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 38% | 29% |
| Goals | 3.07 | 4 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 2.38 | 0.86 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 1.63 | 1.14 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 63% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 25% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 13% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.62 | 1.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.29 | 1.51 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
Betting on over 2.5 goals in Columbus Crew vs New York City looks like a smart play.
With both teams boasting strong attacks, this match has all the ingredients to see three or more goals.
👉 Prediction: New York City win or Draw
Despite being the away side, we don’t expect New York City to lose this match. Our recommended bet is New York City to win or draw in the Double Chance market, ensuring a payout as long as they don’t lose.
New York City has its weaknesses, but Columbus Crew has been vulnerable, and home advantage might not be enough to keep them from losing.
Fixture information - Columbus Crew vs New York City
Match: Columbus Crew vs New York City
Competition: MLS
Date: Thursday, 23/07/2026
Kick-off: 00:30 (UK time)
Venue:
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Stats
The statistics for The Massive vs The Boys in Blue that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.07
League: 3.3
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 61%
Over 1.5+
71%
League: 82%
Over 2.5+
29%
League: 62%
Cards
3.86
League: 4.46
Corners
7.57
League: 10
Home Team
Columbus Crew
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
L
L
|
1.07 |
| Home |
W
L
W
W
D
|
1.57 |
| Away |
D
L
L
L
W
|
0.63 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 27% | 43% | 13% |
| Goals | 2.93 | 2.14 | 3.63 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1.29 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.53 | 0.86 | 2.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 43% | 88% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 43% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 29% | 13% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.42 | 1.48 | 1.38 |
|
xGA
|
1.17 | 1.05 | 1.28 |
Away Team
New York City
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
W
L
|
1.27 |
| Home |
W
L
D
L
D
|
1.38 |
| Away |
L
D
W
L
L
|
1.14 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 38% | 29% |
| Goals | 3.07 | 4 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 2.38 | 0.86 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 1.63 | 1.14 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 63% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 25% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 13% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.62 | 1.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.29 | 1.51 |
Corners
9.27 / Match
+5% Corners / Match
Columbus Crew received +5% more corners than New York City in the MLS
8.8 / Match
Atlanta United FC
(2)
Philadelphia Union
(4)
New York RB
(2)
New York City
(8)
Minnesota United
(4)
Philadelphia Union
(2)
LA Galaxy
(4)(3)
Nashville SC
(3)
New York RB
(2)
Charlotte
(3)
Columbus Crew
(6)
DC United
(1)
Montreal Impact
(2)
FC Cincinnati
Cards
1.47 / Match
+14% Cards / Match
New York City received +14% more cards than Columbus Crew in the MLS
1.67 / Match
Atlanta United FC
(2)
Philadelphia Union
(1)
New York RB
(2)
New York City
(1)
Minnesota United
(2)
Philadelphia Union
(1)
LA Galaxy
(0)(1)
Nashville SC
(3)
New York RB
(5)
Charlotte
(0)
Columbus Crew
(1)
DC United
(3)
Montreal Impact
(0)
FC Cincinnati
Goals Scored
1.4 / Match
+19%
New York City is +19% better in terms of goals scored
1.67 / Match
Atlanta United FC
(2)
Philadelphia Union
(1)
New York RB
(2)
New York City
(0)
Minnesota United
(2)
Philadelphia Union
(2)
LA Galaxy
(2)(1)
Nashville SC
(1)
New York RB
(1)
Charlotte
(3)
Columbus Crew
(0)
DC United
(0)
Montreal Impact
(4)
FC Cincinnati
Goals Conceded
1.53 / Match
+8%
Columbus Crew condeded +8% more goals than New York City
1.4 / Match
Atlanta United FC
(0)
Philadelphia Union
(1)
New York RB
(3)
New York City
(3)
Minnesota United
(3)
Philadelphia Union
(0)
LA Galaxy
(1)(2)
Nashville SC
(1)
New York RB
(0)
Charlotte
(0)
Columbus Crew
(2)
DC United
(1)
Montreal Impact
(4)
FC Cincinnati
MLS Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nashville SC
|
15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 32 | 11 | 21 | 36 | 2.4 |
| 2 |
Vancouver Whitecaps
|
14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 12 | 22 | 32 | 2.29 |
| 3 |
SJ Earthquakes
|
15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 34 | 15 | 19 | 32 | 2.13 |
| 4 |
Inter Miami
|
15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 39 | 28 | 11 | 31 | 2.07 |
| 5 |
Los Angeles FC
|
16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 27 | 1.69 |
| 6 |
Chicago Fire
|
14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 16 | 11 | 26 | 1.86 |
| 7 |
Real Salt Lake
|
14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 26 | 1.86 |
| 8 |
New England Revolution
|
14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 18 | 4 | 25 | 1.79 |
| 9 |
FC Dallas
|
15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 22 | 8 | 25 | 1.67 |
| 10 |
Seattle Sounders
|
14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 24 | 1.71 |
| 11 |
Houston Dynamo
|
14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 23 | -4 | 22 | 1.57 |
| 12 |
New York RB
|
15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 32 | -7 | 22 | 1.47 |
| 13 |
Minnesota United
|
15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 22 | -4 | 22 | 1.47 |
| 14 |
Charlotte
|
15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 23 | 1 | 21 | 1.4 |
| 15 |
FC Cincinnati
|
15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 37 | -1 | 20 | 1.33 |
| 16 |
LA Galaxy
|
16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 22 | 25 | -3 | 20 | 1.25 |
| 17 |
St. Louis City
|
15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 22 | -3 | 19 | 1.27 |
| 18 |
New York City
|
15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 25 | 21 | 4 | 19 | 1.27 |
| 19 |
DC United
|
15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 21 | 25 | -4 | 18 | 1.2 |
| 20 |
San Diego
|
15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 30 | 27 | 3 | 17 | 1.13 |
| 21 |
Portland Timbers
|
15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 27 | 29 | -2 | 17 | 1.13 |
| 22 |
Columbus Crew
|
15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 23 | -2 | 16 | 1.07 |
| 23 |
Colorado Rapids
|
15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 25 | 24 | 1 | 16 | 1.07 |
| 24 |
Montreal Impact
|
15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 22 | 31 | -9 | 15 | 1 |
| 25 |
Toronto
|
15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 29 | -7 | 15 | 1 |
| 26 |
Austin
|
15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 19 | 31 | -12 | 14 | 0.93 |
| 27 |
Orlando City
|
15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 23 | 44 | -21 | 14 | 0.93 |
| 28 |
Sporting KC
|
15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 39 | -23 | 11 | 0.73 |
| 29 |
Atlanta United FC
|
15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 24 | -10 | 11 | 0.73 |
| 30 |
Philadelphia Union
|
15 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 30 | -12 | 7 | 0.47 |
Odds
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