MLS

Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 - 01:30 (UK Time)

Stadium: GEODIS Park

Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew Prediction & Stats - MLS 2026

Predictions

Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew carries real history into this round of the MLS.

The two sides meet on 23/08 (Sunday) at GEODIS Park, 01:30 (UK time).

Read the Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew prediction below before backing anything.

Our verdict on Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew

A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew call we are most confident in:

Eagle Predict Prediction

Double Chance: Nashville SC or Draw

Last updated on 21-08-2026.

Who do the bookmakers favour?

The market makes Nashville SC the side to beat, with roughly 52% 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.

Nashville SC Preview

Nashville SC reach this fixture 20 match into their MLS. Here is where The Six-Strings stand:

In this competition

14 won, 4 drawn, 2 lost
2.3 points per game
40 scored, at 2 a game
15 conceded, at 0.75 a game

The Six-Strings, season-wide

14 won, 4 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Sam Surridge, 12 goals
Most assists: Cristian Espinoza, 8 assists

Recent results — Nashville SC

19/08/2026 19:30

New York RB

0 - 1

Nashville SC

15/08/2026 20:30

Nashville SC

4 - 1

Inter Miami

01/08/2026 19:30

DC United

2 - 2

Nashville SC

25/07/2026 19:30

Orlando City

1 - 0

Nashville SC

22/07/2026 20:30

Nashville SC

1 - 0

Montreal Impact

Columbus Crew: how they are travelling

Columbus Crew come in 20 matches into their MLS.

Here is what The Crew have produced:

In this competition

5 won, 5 drawn, 10 lost
1 points per game
28 scored, at 1.4 a game
33 conceded, at 1.65 a game

The Crew, season-wide

5 won, 5 drawn, 10 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Diego Rossi, 6 goals
Most assists: Maximilian Arfsten, 4 assists

Recent results — The Crew

19/08/2026 19:30

Columbus Crew

1 - 2

Montreal Impact

15/08/2026 19:30

Charlotte

3 - 1

Columbus Crew

01/08/2026 20:10

Inter Miami

2 - 2

Columbus Crew

25/07/2026 19:15

Columbus Crew

2 - 1

FC Cincinnati

22/07/2026 19:30

Columbus Crew

1 - 2

New York City

The head-to-head

Over 12 recent meetings between Nashville SC and Columbus Crew:

Nashville SC: 4 win(s)
Columbus Crew: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 4

An even record like this keeps the Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew prediction genuinely open.

Form comparison Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew

A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:

Home Team

Nashville SC

USA - MLS

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	W W D L W	2.3
Home	W W W W W	2.8
Away	W D L W D	1.8

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	70%	90%	50%
Goals	2.75	3.9	1.6
Scored	2	2.9	1.1
Conceded	0.75	1	0.5
Both Teams to Score	45%	70%	20%
Without Conceding	45%	30%	60%
Failed To Score	20%	0%	40%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.35	1.55	1.15
xGA	1.26	1.24	1.27

Away Team

Columbus Crew

USA - MLS

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	L L L D W	1
Home	L L W L W	1.4
Away	L D D L L	0.6

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	25%	40%	10%
Goals	3.05	2.4	3.7
Scored	1.4	1.3	1.5
Conceded	1.65	1.1	2.2
Both Teams to Score	75%	60%	90%
Without Conceding	15%	30%	0%
Failed To Score	15%	20%	10%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.48	1.46	1.5
xGA	1.22	1.16	1.28

Further markets to consider

Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:

Fixture information - Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew

Match: Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew
Competition: MLS
Date: Sunday, 23/08/2026
Kick-off: 01:30 (UK time)
Venue: GEODIS Park

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Stats

The statistics for Nashville SC vs The Massive that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.

Goal Average

3.8

League: 3.19

Both Teams to Score

80%

League: 62%

Over 1.5+

90%

League: 81%

Over 2.5+

85%

League: 61%

Cards

2.9

League: 4.39

Corners

11.6

League: 9.98

Home Team

Nashville SC

USA - MLS

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	W W D L W	2.3
Home	W W W W W	2.8
Away	W D L W D	1.8

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	70%	90%	50%
Goals	2.75	3.9	1.6
Scored	2	2.9	1.1
Conceded	0.75	1	0.5
Both Teams to Score	45%	70%	20%
Without Conceding	45%	30%	60%
Failed To Score	20%	0%	40%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.35	1.55	1.15
xGA	1.26	1.24	1.27

Away Team

Columbus Crew

USA - MLS

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	L L L D W	1
Home	L L W L W	1.4
Away	L D D L L	0.6

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	25%	40%	10%
Goals	3.05	2.4	3.7
Scored	1.4	1.3	1.5
Conceded	1.65	1.1	2.2
Both Teams to Score	75%	60%	90%
Without Conceding	15%	30%	0%
Failed To Score	15%	20%	10%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.48	1.46	1.5
xGA	1.22	1.16	1.28

Corners

9.5 / Match

+6% Corners / Match

Nashville SC received +6% more corners than Columbus Crew in the MLS

9 / Match

New York RB

(10)

Inter Miami

(10)

DC United

(3)

Orlando City

(7)

Montreal Impact

(3)

Atlanta United FC

(4)

New York City

(6)

(5)

Montreal Impact

(13)

Charlotte

(2)

Inter Miami

(4)

FC Cincinnati

(3)

New York City

(2)

Atlanta United FC

(4)

Philadelphia Union

Cards

1.7 / Match

+17% Cards / Match

Nashville SC received +17% more cards than Columbus Crew in the MLS

1.45 / Match

New York RB

(2)

Inter Miami

(1)

DC United

(2)

Orlando City

(0)

Montreal Impact

(1)

Atlanta United FC

(0)

New York City

(2)

Montreal Impact

(0)

Charlotte

(2)

Inter Miami

(0)

FC Cincinnati

(3)

New York City

(2)

Atlanta United FC

(1)

Philadelphia Union

Goals Scored

2 / Match

+43%

Nashville SC is +43% better in terms of goals scored

1.4 / Match

New York RB

(1)

Inter Miami

(4)

DC United

(2)

Orlando City

(0)

Montreal Impact

(1)

Atlanta United FC

(1)

New York City

(2)

(1)

Montreal Impact

(1)

Charlotte

(2)

Inter Miami

(2)

FC Cincinnati

(1)

New York City

(2)

Atlanta United FC

(1)

Philadelphia Union

Goals Conceded

0.75 / Match

+55%

Columbus Crew condeded +55% more goals than Nashville SC

1.65 / Match

New York RB

(0)

Inter Miami

(1)

DC United

(2)

Orlando City

(1)

Montreal Impact

(0)

Atlanta United FC

(0)

New York City

(1)

(2)

Montreal Impact

(3)

Charlotte

(2)

Inter Miami

(1)

FC Cincinnati

(2)

New York City

(0)

Atlanta United FC

(1)

Philadelphia Union

MLS Standings

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	Nashville SC	20	14	4	2	40	15	25	46	2.3
2	Inter Miami	20	11	6	3	48	38	10	39	1.95
3	Houston Dynamo	20	12	2	6	29	24	5	38	1.9
4	Vancouver Whitecaps	19	11	4	4	40	18	22	37	1.95
5	Chicago Fire	19	11	2	6	36	25	11	35	1.84
6	Los Angeles FC	21	10	4	7	35	21	14	34	1.62
7	New England Revolution	20	10	3	7	32	25	7	33	1.65
8	SJ Earthquakes	20	10	3	7	38	28	10	33	1.65
9	FC Dallas	20	9	6	5	38	29	9	33	1.65
10	St. Louis City	20	8	6	6	28	26	2	30	1.5
11	FC Cincinnati	20	8	6	6	48	46	2	30	1.5
12	Charlotte	20	8	5	7	35	31	4	29	1.45
13	Colorado Rapids	20	9	1	10	30	25	5	28	1.4
14	Real Salt Lake	19	8	4	7	33	30	3	28	1.47
15	Portland Timbers	20	8	3	9	37	36	1	27	1.35
16	New York City	20	7	5	8	34	29	5	26	1.3
17	New York RB	20	7	4	9	30	42	-12	25	1.25
18	Minnesota United	20	6	7	7	22	28	-6	25	1.25
19	LA Galaxy	21	6	7	8	25	30	-5	25	1.19
20	DC United	20	5	9	6	27	33	-6	24	1.2
21	San Diego	20	6	6	8	34	32	2	24	1.2
22	Seattle Sounders	19	7	3	9	21	26	-5	24	1.26
23	Toronto	20	4	9	7	29	36	-7	21	1.05
24	Orlando City	20	6	3	11	32	50	-18	21	1.05
25	Austin	20	5	5	10	25	39	-14	20	1
26	Philadelphia Union	20	5	5	10	30	37	-7	20	1
27	Columbus Crew	20	5	5	10	28	33	-5	20	1
28	Montreal Impact	20	5	5	10	27	37	-10	20	1
29	Atlanta United FC	20	5	3	12	23	35	-12	18	0.9
30	Sporting KC	20	4	3	13	19	49	-30	15	0.75

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