Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy prediction & analysis
65%
Footrivo pick
Columbus Crew to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.54 · bookmaker 1.81 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.81Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultColumbus Crew to win ✓65% · @1.81
Double chanceEither team to win ✓84% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓64% · @1.50
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗10% · fair 9.80
Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy preview and prediction
The match
Los Angeles Galaxy travel to Lower.com Field in the Major League Soccer on Thursday 23 April (00:30 WAT) to face Columbus Crew. Columbus Crew are 7th with 47 points from 34 games (in the top half), while Los Angeles Galaxy sit 11th on 44 points (in the bottom half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Columbus Crew's last 5: LWDWL Most recently they lost to New England Revolution 1–2 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 0.8 conceded.
Los Angeles Galaxy's last 5: DLLLW Most recently they drew with FC Dallas 2–2 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 2.2 conceded.
Columbus Crew arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.3 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 2.1 for Columbus Crew and 1.0 for Los Angeles Galaxy. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 60% and both teams to score at 64%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Columbus Crew 65%, draw 16%, Los Angeles Galaxy 19%.
Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.50.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Columbus Crew to win – a 65% chance at odds of 1.81, above our fair price of 1.54, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Columbus Crew 2–0 Los Angeles Galaxy. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Columbus Crew65%fair 1.54 · @1.81
Draw16%fair 6.29 · @3.90
Los Angeles Galaxy19%fair 5.20 · @3.80
3.04Expected goals
2.07Columbus Crew xG
0.97Los Angeles Galaxy xG
64%Both score
60%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–010%
2–110%
1–010%
1–110%
3–07%
3–17%
From our goals model: Columbus Crew 2.1 – 1.0 Los Angeles Galaxy 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✓
65%
1.54
1.81 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
84%
1.19
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
64%
1.57
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✓
60%
1.68
1.55
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
62%
1.62
1.57
Half-time result
Columbus Crew ahead at half-time✓
46%
2.19
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Columbus Crew / FT Columbus Crew✓
40%
2.49
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
10%
9.80
–
Form
Columbus Crew – last 6
LWDWLD
19 Apr
@ New England Revolution
1–2
L
16 Apr
@ Richmond Kickers
3–0
W
13 Apr
vs Orlando City SC
1–1
D
5 Apr
@ Atlanta United FC
3–1
W
14 Mar
vs Nashville SC
0–1
L
8 Mar
vs Chicago Fire
0–0
D
1.3Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Los Angeles Galaxy – last 6
DLLLWL
19 Apr
@ FC Dallas
2–2
D
16 Apr
vs Toluca
0–3
L
9 Apr
@ Toluca
2–4
L
5 Apr
vs Minnesota United FC
1–2
L
20 Mar
@ Mount Pleasant Academy
3–0
W
15 Mar
vs Sporting Kansas City
1–2
L
1.5Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Columbus Crew and Los Angeles Galaxy.
What is the prediction for Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy?
Our pick is Columbus Crew to win with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.81.
Who will win Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy?
On our numbers Columbus Crew have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Los Angeles Galaxy 19%.
How many goals will there be in Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy?
Our predicted score is Columbus Crew 2–0 Los Angeles Galaxy, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy?
Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Thursday 23 April 2026 at 00:30 (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.
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