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Columbus Crew 2 vs New York City II

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MLS Next Pro Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH
Sun, Mar 8, 2026
1 - 0
07:00 PM
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Match Events

62'
Sub
Chirinos J. In: Gimple A.
Out: Chirinos J.
62'
Sub
Nyeman M. In: Granda E.
Out: Nyeman M.
68'
Sub
Presthus O. In: Adu-Gyamfi B.
Out: Presthus O.

AI Match Summary

The MLS Next Pro game between Columbus Crew 2 and New York City II finished 1-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Columbus Crew 2.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

50%
Columbus Crew 2
28%
Draws
22%
New York City II
Draw rate projection: 28% Favored: Columbus Crew 2

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

76% / High Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Columbus Crew 2 come out ahead of New York City II on wins alone.
  • Win probability leans Columbus Crew 2's way, sitting at 50%.
  • Regular MLS Next Pro form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 56.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 25%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 78.6%
Columbus Crew 2 Clean Sheet 11%
New York City II Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Columbus Crew 2 New York City II
Matches Played 29 28
Wins 16 12
Draws 0 0
Losses 13 16
Goals Scored 2.38 2
Goals Conceded 1.63 1.25
Expected Goals (xG) 2.38 2.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.63 1.25

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 30, 2026 MLS Next Pro
New York City II vs Columbus Crew 2
2:3
Mar 8, 2026 MLS Next Pro
Columbus Crew 2 vs New York City II
1:0
Aug 22, 2025 MLS Next Pro
New York City II vs Columbus Crew 2
3:1
Jun 12, 2025 MLS Next Pro
Columbus Crew 2 vs New York City II
2:1
Mar 14, 2025 MLS Next Pro
New York City II vs Columbus Crew 2
2:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Columbus Crew 2 47 / 100
New York City II 22 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Columbus Crew 2 New York City II

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick COL Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Columbus Crew 2 scored in 93% of their last 29 outings.

New York City II's defensive record shows goals conceded in 89% of 28 matches.

Columbus Crew 2 went unbeaten in 5 of their last 5 games.

Historical meetings average 3.00 goals per match.

Scoring Trends

Columbus Crew 2 VS New York City II
2.38 Goals Scored 2
1.63 Goals Conceded 1.25
88% Over 1.5 75%
88% Over 2.5 63%
63% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Columbus Crew 2

(Home)
18 Jul
Columbus Crew 2
2 : 0
Philadelphia Union II
15 Jul
New England Revolution II
2 : 3
Columbus Crew 2
28 Jun
Orlando City B
2 : 3
Columbus Crew 2
21 Jun
Columbus Crew 2
3 : 2
Atlanta United 2
14 Jun
FC Cincinnati 2
0 : 1
Columbus Crew 2
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New York City II

(Away)
23 Jul
New England Revolution II
3 : 0
New York City II
11 Jul
Crown Legacy
0 : 3
New York City II
26 Jun
CT United FC
1 : 4
New York City II
21 Jun
New York City II
1 : 2
Chattanooga
17 Jun
New York City II
3 : 2
Carolina Core
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League Standings (Group 1)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Columbus Crew 219140535:2939
2New England Revolution II18120626:2035
3New York Red Bulls II19100940:2932
4CT United FC18100833:3228
5New York City II1790827:2628
6Philadelphia Union II19901021:2326
7Toronto FC II19801130:3625
8FC Cincinnati 218501317:3414
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League Standings (Group 2)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Crown Legacy18130544:2737
2Orlando City B19120740:3335
3Chattanooga19120735:3034
4Atlanta United 21890938:2830
5Chicago Fire II1890929:2727
6Huntsville City18801031:3525
7Carolina Core20601426:3221
8Inter Miami II17101614:455
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League Standings (Group 3)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Portland Timbers 219120725:2337
2Ventura County19110834:2732
3Los Angeles FC 21890928:3029
4San Jose Earthquakes II1790837:2028
5Tacoma Defiance19901023:2627
6Real Monarchs19100931:3526
7Vancouver Whitecaps 220601425:4417
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League Standings (Group 4)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Austin FC II18140440:1643
2Houston Dynamo 217140339:1540
3Minnesota United 2201001028:3229
4St. Louis City 219100930:3229
5North Texas1780927:2125
6Sporting Kansas City II19501424:5016
7Colorado Rapids 219301617:3712
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League Standings (Group 5)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Columbus Crew 219140535:2939
2Crown Legacy18130544:2737
3New England Revolution II18120626:2035
4Orlando City B19120740:3335
5Chattanooga19120735:3034
6New York Red Bulls II19100940:2932
7Atlanta United 21890938:2830
8CT United FC18100833:3228
9New York City II1790827:2628
10Chicago Fire II1890929:2727
11Philadelphia Union II19901021:2326
12Toronto FC II19801130:3625
13Huntsville City18801031:3525
14Carolina Core20601426:3221
15FC Cincinnati 218501317:3414
16Inter Miami II17101614:455
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League Standings (Group 6)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Austin FC II18140440:1643
2Houston Dynamo 217140339:1540
3Portland Timbers 219120725:2337
4Ventura County19110834:2732
5Minnesota United 2201001028:3229
6St. Louis City 219100930:3229
7Los Angeles FC 21890928:3029
8San Jose Earthquakes II1790837:2028
9Tacoma Defiance19901023:2627
10Real Monarchs19100931:3526
11North Texas1780927:2125
12Vancouver Whitecaps 220601425:4417
13Sporting Kansas City II19501424:5016
14Colorado Rapids 219301617:3712
Promotion - MLS Next Pro (Play Offs)