Columbus Crew vs New York City FC prediction & analysis
78%
Footrivo pick
Columbus Crew or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.28 · bookmaker 1.25 · Lost ✗
9/10Rating
1.25Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultColumbus Crew to win ✗53% · @1.90
Double chanceColumbus Crew or draw ✗78% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓60% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗11% · fair 9.49
Columbus Crew vs New York City FC preview and prediction
The match
New York City FC travel to Lower.com Field in the Major League Soccer on Thursday 23 July (00:30 WAT) to face Columbus Crew. Columbus Crew are 7th with 47 points from 34 games (in the top half), while New York City FC sit 11th on 42 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Columbus Crew's last 5: DWWDL Most recently they drew with Burnley 1–1 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded.
New York City FC's last 5: LLDWW Most recently they lost to Nashville SC 1–2 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 5. They average 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 21 May 2026, finished Columbus Crew 1–0 New York City FC.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.7 for Columbus Crew and 1.1 for New York City FC. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 54%, both teams to score at 60%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Columbus Crew 53%, draw 25%, New York City FC 22%.
Safer route: Columbus Crew or draw (78%) at 1.25.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.62.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Columbus Crew or draw – a 78% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Columbus Crew 1–1 New York City FC. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Columbus Crew53%fair 1.89 · @1.90
Draw25%fair 3.98 · @3.65
New York City FC22%fair 4.55 · @3.70
2.79Expected goals
1.72Columbus Crew xG
1.07New York City FC xG
60%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–011%
2–110%
2–09%
0–17%
0–06%
From our goals model: Columbus Crew 1.7 – 1.1 New York City FC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Columbus Crew vs New York City FC?
Our pick is Columbus Crew or draw with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Columbus Crew vs New York City FC?
On our numbers Columbus Crew have a 53% chance of winning, the draw 25% and New York City FC 22%.
How many goals will there be in Columbus Crew vs New York City FC?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Columbus Crew vs New York City FC?
Our predicted score is Columbus Crew 1–1 New York City FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Columbus Crew vs New York City FC?
Columbus Crew vs New York City FC (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Thursday 23 July 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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