New England II vs Columbus Crew II prediction & analysis
65%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.54 · bookmaker 1.40 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.40Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultNew England II to win ✗58% · @1.73
Double chanceEither team to win ✗81% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓65% · @1.40
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.21
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.17
New England II vs Columbus Crew II preview and prediction
The match
The MLS Next Pro sees New England II take on Columbus Crew II on Thursday 16 July, kicking off at 00:00 (WAT) at Gillette Stadium. New England II are 5th with 48 points from 28 games (in the top half), while Columbus Crew II sit 4th on 48 points (in the top four). Only goal difference separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
New England II's last 5: LWLWW Most recently they lost to Philadelphia Union II 0–4 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Columbus Crew II's last 5: DWWWW Most recently they drew with Orlando City II 2–2 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.
Columbus Crew II arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 2.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.2 goals: 2.0 for New England II and 1.2 for Columbus Crew II. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 62% 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 England II 58%, draw 19%, Columbus Crew II 23%.
Both teams to score: yes (65%) at 1.40.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 65% chance at odds of 1.40. Predicted score: New England II 2–1 Columbus Crew II. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
New England II58%fair 1.72 · @1.73
Draw19%fair 5.17 · @3.60
Columbus Crew II23%fair 4.41 · @3.75
3.18Expected goals
2.01New England II xG
1.17Columbus Crew II xG
65%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–110%
1–110%
2–08%
1–08%
3–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: New England II 2.0 – 1.2 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 England II to win✗
58%
1.72
1.73
Double chance
Either team to win✗
81%
1.24
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
65%
1.54
1.40
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
83%
1.21
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
62%
1.62
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
61%
1.65
–
Half-time result
New England II ahead at half-time✗
42%
2.35
–
Half-time / full-time
HT New England II / FT New England II✗
36%
2.78
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.17
–
Form
New England II – last 6
LWLWWW
5 Jul
vs Philadelphia Union II
0–4
L
28 Jun
@ Toronto II
3–1
W
21 Jun
vs Chicago Fire II
1–2
L
14 Jun
vs New York RB II
2–1
W
7 Jun
@ FC Cincinnati II
1–0
W
17 May
vs Orlando City II
1–0
W
1.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Columbus Crew II – last 6
DWWWWW
29 Jun
@ Orlando City II
2–2
D
21 Jun
vs Atlanta United II
3–2
W
14 Jun
@ FC Cincinnati II
1–0
W
8 Jun
vs Connecticut FC
2–1
W
31 May
@ New York City II
3–2
W
3 May
vs Inter Miami II
3–1
W
2.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between New England II and Columbus Crew II.
What is the prediction for New England II vs Columbus Crew II?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win New England II vs Columbus Crew II?
On our numbers New England II have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Columbus Crew II 23%.
How many goals will there be in New England II vs Columbus Crew II?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for New England II vs Columbus Crew II?
Our predicted score is New England II 2–1 Columbus Crew II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is New England II vs Columbus Crew II?
New England II vs Columbus Crew II (MLS Next Pro) kicks off on Thursday 16 July 2026 at 00:00 (West Africa Time) at Gillette 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.
