Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew prediction & analysis
66%
Footrivo pick
Nashville SC to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.52 · bookmaker 1.65 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.65Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultNashville SC to win ✓66% · @1.65
Double chanceNashville SC or draw ✓88% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓58% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.27
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗12% · fair 8.24
Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew preview and prediction
The match
Nashville SC host Columbus Crew in the Major League Soccer on Sunday 23 August, with kick-off at 01:30 (WAT) at Geodis Park. Nashville SC are 1st with 77 points from 34 games (top of the table), while Columbus Crew sit 7th on 47 points (in the top half). A gap of 30 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Nashville SC's last 5: WWLWL Most recently they beat New York Red Bulls 1–0 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Columbus Crew's last 5: LLDWW Most recently they lost to CF Montreal 1–2 at home. They average 1.7 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 14 March 2026, finished Columbus Crew 0–1 Nashville SC.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 2.1 for Nashville SC and 0.8 for Columbus Crew. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 55% and both teams to score at 58%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Nashville SC to win – a 66% chance at odds of 1.65, above our fair price of 1.52, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Nashville SC 2–0 Columbus Crew. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Nashville SC66%fair 1.52 · @1.65
Draw23%fair 4.42 · @3.90
Columbus Crew12%fair 8.69 · @4.50
2.90Expected goals
2.10Nashville SC xG
0.80Columbus Crew xG
58%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–012%
1–012%
2–110%
1–19%
3–09%
3–17%
From our goals model: Nashville SC 2.1 – 0.8 Columbus Crew expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew?
Our pick is Nashville SC to win with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.65.
Who will win Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew?
On our numbers Nashville SC have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Columbus Crew 12%.
How many goals will there be in Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew?
Our predicted score is Nashville SC 2–0 Columbus Crew, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew?
Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 01:30 (West Africa Time) at Geodis Park.
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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