New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew prediction & analysis
65%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultColumbus Crew to win ✗45% · @2.22
Double chanceEither team to win ✓81% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓65% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · @1.15
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.49
New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew preview and prediction
The match
New York Red Bulls host Columbus Crew in the Major League Soccer on Thursday 14 May, with kick-off at 00:30 (WAT) at Sports Illustrated Stadium. New York Red Bulls are 10th with 42 points from 34 games (in the bottom half), while Columbus Crew sit 7th on 47 points (in the top half).
Form guide
New York Red Bulls's last 5: LLLDW Most recently they lost to FC Dallas 0–2 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.7 scored and 2.3 conceded.
Columbus Crew's last 5: LWWWL Most recently they lost to Minnesota United FC 2–3 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
Columbus Crew arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 0.8.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 1.6 for New York Red Bulls and 1.8 for Columbus Crew. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score in 65% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: New York Red Bulls 36%, draw 19%, Columbus Crew 45%.
Both teams to score: yes (65%) at 1.44.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 65% chance at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: New York Red Bulls 1–1 Columbus Crew. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
New York Red Bulls36%fair 2.74 · @2.75
Draw19%fair 5.26 · @3.90
Columbus Crew45%fair 2.25 · @2.22
3.33Expected goals
1.57New York Red Bulls xG
1.76Columbus Crew xG
65%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
1–29%
2–18%
2–27%
0–16%
1–06%
From our goals model: New York Red Bulls 1.6 – 1.8 Columbus Crew 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✗
45%
2.25
2.22
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.23
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
65%
1.53
1.44
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
83%
1.20
1.15
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
64%
1.57
1.50
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
58%
1.73
1.62
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
37%
2.69
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Columbus Crew / FT Columbus Crew✗
26%
3.88
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.49
–
Form
New York Red Bulls – last 6
LLLDWD
3 May
vs FC Dallas
0–2
L
30 Apr
vs New York City FC
1–3
L
26 Apr
@ FC Cincinnati
0–2
L
23 Apr
vs DC United
4–4
D
16 Apr
vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds
3–1
W
12 Apr
@ Inter Miami
2–2
D
1.7Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Columbus Crew – last 6
LWWWLW
3 May
vs Minnesota United FC
2–3
L
30 Apr
vs One Knoxville
4–1
W
26 Apr
vs Philadelphia Union
2–0
W
23 Apr
vs Los Angeles Galaxy
2–1
W
19 Apr
@ New England Revolution
1–2
L
16 Apr
@ Richmond Kickers
3–0
W
2.3Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between New York Red Bulls and Columbus Crew.
What is the prediction for New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew?
On our numbers New York Red Bulls have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Columbus Crew 45%.
How many goals will there be in New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew?
Our predicted score is New York Red Bulls 1–1 Columbus Crew, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew?
New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Thursday 14 May 2026 at 00:30 (West Africa Time) at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
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.
Portland Timbers2
St. Louis City2
Los Angeles FC1
Sporting Kansas City3
Los Angeles Galaxy1