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Columbus Crew vs New York City
USA
MLS ScottsMiracle-Gro Field 
AI Match Summary
Columbus Crew host New York City in the MLS. This has the makings of an open, high-scoring game. Columbus Crew have averaged 1.75 scored and 1.75 conceded recently, against New York City's 1.63 scored and 1.38 conceded. Head-to-head, Columbus Crew have won 2 to New York City's 2, with 1 draws. They last met on May 20, 2026, ending 1:0. The numbers (1.56 xG vs 1.69) point toward New York City. The model tips Over 2.5 goals in this one.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Columbus Crew haven't matched New York City's recent run of results.
- 42% — that's where the model lands on Columbus Crew taking it.
- Regular MLS 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
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Columbus Crew | New York City |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 | 32 |
| Wins | 11 | 13 |
| Draws | 8 | 6 |
| Losses | 12 | 13 |
| Goals Scored | 1.75 | 1.63 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.75 | 1.38 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.75 | 1.63 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.75 | 1.38 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sokapicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Sokapicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
New York City's defensive record shows goals conceded in 81% of 32 matches.
Columbus Crew scored in 77% of their last 31 games.
Historical meetings average 3.00 goals per match.
Columbus Crew has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 34:12 | 32 |
| 2 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 34:15 | 32 |
| 3 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 26:19 | 26 |
| 4 | FC Dallas | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 30:22 | 25 |
| 5 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 24:17 | 24 |
| 6 | Seattle Sounders | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 17:11 | 24 |
| 7 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 19:23 | 22 |
| 8 | Minnesota United | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 18:22 | 22 |
| 9 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 22:22 | 20 |
| 10 | San Diego FC | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 30:27 | 17 |
| 11 | Colorado Rapids | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 25:24 | 16 |
| 12 | St. Louis City | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16:20 | 16 |
| 13 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 22:28 | 14 |
| 14 | Austin FC | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 19:31 | 14 |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 14:36 | 11 |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 31:11 | 33 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 39:28 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 27:16 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 22:18 | 25 |
| 5 | New York Red Bulls | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 25:32 | 22 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 24:23 | 21 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 36:37 | 20 |
| 8 | New York City | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 25:21 | 19 |
| 9 | DC United | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 21:25 | 18 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 21:23 | 16 |
| 11 | CF Montreal | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 22:31 | 14 |
| 12 | Orlando City | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 23:44 | 14 |
| 13 | Toronto FC | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 22:29 | 14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 14:23 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 18:30 | 7 |