Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC prediction & analysis
64%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.56 · bookmaker 1.50 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.50Odds
2
Value bet: Nashville SC to win @ 3.40 – our chance 39% vs 29% implied by the price (edge +31%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultColumbus Crew to win ✗40% · @1.97
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗64% · @1.50
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗80% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 11.79
Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC preview and prediction
The match
The Major League Soccer sees Columbus Crew take on Nashville SC on Saturday 14 March, kicking off at 23:15 (WAT) at Lower.com Field. Columbus Crew are 7th with 47 points from 34 games (in the top half), while Nashville SC sit 1st on 77 points (top of the table). A gap of 30 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Columbus Crew's last 3: DDL Most recently they drew with Chicago Fire 0–0 at home. They average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Nashville SC's last 5: DWDWW Most recently they drew with Inter Miami 0–0 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Nashville SC arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 1.5 for Columbus Crew and 1.5 for Nashville SC. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 59% and both teams to score at 64%.
Value angle: Nashville SC to win at 3.40 – 39% on our numbers against 29% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 64% chance at odds of 1.50. Predicted score: Columbus Crew 1–1 Nashville SC. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Columbus Crew40%fair 2.50 · @1.97
Draw21%fair 4.67 · @3.75
Nashville SC39%fair 2.59 · @3.40
3.05Expected goals
1.54Columbus Crew xG
1.51Nashville SC xG
64%Both score
59%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
2–18%
1–28%
1–07%
0–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Columbus Crew 1.5 – 1.5 Nashville SC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Columbus Crew to win✗
40%
2.50
1.97
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
64%
1.56
1.50
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
80%
1.24
1.18
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
59%
1.68
1.57
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
62%
1.61
1.55
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
39%
2.55
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Half-time / full-time
HT Columbus Crew / FT Columbus Crew✗
23%
4.38
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
11.79
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Form
Columbus Crew – last 3
DDL
8 Mar
vs Chicago Fire
0–0
D
1 Mar
@ Sporting Kansas City
2–2
D
22 Feb
@ Portland Timbers
2–3
L
1.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Nashville SC – last 6
DWDWWW
12 Mar
vs Inter Miami
0–0
D
8 Mar
vs Minnesota United FC
3–1
W
1 Mar
@ FC Dallas
0–0
D
25 Feb
vs Atlético Ottawa
5–0
W
22 Feb
vs New England Revolution
4–1
W
18 Feb
@ Atlético Ottawa
2–0
W
2.3Scored / game
0.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Columbus Crew and Nashville SC.
What is the prediction for Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC?
On our numbers Columbus Crew have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Nashville SC 39%.
How many goals will there be in Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC?
Our predicted score is Columbus Crew 1–1 Nashville SC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC?
Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Saturday 14 March 2026 at 23:15 (West Africa Time) at Lower.com Field.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
