New York City II vs Columbus Crew II prediction & analysis
67%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.50 · bookmaker 1.36 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.36Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultNew York City II to win ✗44% · @2.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓67% · @1.36
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓85% · fair 1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.52
New York City II vs Columbus Crew II preview and prediction
The match
The MLS Next Pro sees New York City II take on Columbus Crew II on Sunday 31 May, kicking off at 00:00 (WAT) at Belson Stadium. New York City II are 6th with 47 points from 28 games (in the top half), while Columbus Crew II sit 4th on 48 points (in the top four). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
New York City II's last 5: WWWLL Most recently they beat FC Cincinnati II 2–0 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Columbus Crew II's last 3: WLW Most recently they beat Inter Miami II 3–1 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Columbus Crew II arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.4 goals: 1.8 for New York City II and 1.6 for Columbus Crew II. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score in 67% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: New York City II 44%, draw 21%, Columbus Crew II 36%.
Both teams to score: yes (67%) at 1.36.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 67% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: New York City II 1–1 Columbus Crew II. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
New York City II44%fair 2.29 · @2.20
Draw21%fair 4.84 · @3.30
Columbus Crew II36%fair 2.80 · @2.62
3.36Expected goals
1.78New York City II xG
1.58Columbus Crew II xG
67%Both score
65%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
2–19%
1–28%
2–27%
1–06%
0–16%
From our goals model: New York City II 1.8 – 1.6 Columbus Crew II 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
New York City II to win✗
44%
2.29
2.20
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
67%
1.50
1.36
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
85%
1.18
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
65%
1.53
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
57%
1.76
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
37%
2.70
–
Half-time / full-time
HT New York City II / FT New York City II✗
26%
3.87
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.52
–
Form
New York City II – last 6
WWWLLL
24 May
vs FC Cincinnati II
2–0
W
18 May
@ New York RB II
3–2
W
6 May
vs Chicago Fire II
2–1
W
25 Apr
@ Toronto II
1–2
L
13 Apr
@ FC Cincinnati II
0–1
L
19 Mar
vs Toronto II
0–5
L
1.3Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Columbus Crew II – last 3
WLW
3 May
vs Inter Miami II
3–1
W
29 Mar
@ Chattanooga
0–2
L
15 Mar
vs Toronto II
3–2
W
2.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between New York City II and Columbus Crew II.
What is the prediction for New York City II vs Columbus Crew II?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win New York City II vs Columbus Crew II?
On our numbers New York City II have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Columbus Crew II 36%.
How many goals will there be in New York City II vs Columbus Crew II?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score 67% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for New York City II vs Columbus Crew II?
Our predicted score is New York City II 1–1 Columbus Crew II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is New York City II vs Columbus Crew II?
New York City II vs Columbus Crew II (MLS Next Pro) kicks off on Sunday 31 May 2026 at 00:00 (West Africa Time) at Belson 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.
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