All eyes will be on Yankee Stadium when New York City host Columbus Crew in what promises to be an open MLS contest between two sides with contrasting momentum and defensive concerns. As both sides are capable of finding the net, our prediction leans toward a 2-2 draw. The Blue Pigeons come into this game looking to respond to a 2-0 defeat against DC United. Their form has been inconsistent, with just one win in their last five, and their home performances remain a major issue. Injuries to Baiera, Martinez, O’Toole, and Talles Magno further weaken their creativity and attacking depth.
Columbus Crew, meanwhile, arrive after a narrow 3-2 loss to Minnesota United but remain a more balanced and efficient side overall. Their away form is solid, their attack is consistent, and they concede far less than NYC. With a strong expected goals against metric and a reliable front line, they look well-equipped to exploit defensive gaps. There are no fresh injury worries in the away team, which definitely supports our betting angle.
As both teams regularly score and concede, Both Teams to Score seems like a sure bet, alongside Over 2.5 and Over 3.5 goals (high attacking output on both sides suggests goals).
This MLS match will be played on Sunday 10 May 2026 at 21:30.
What is our New York City vs Columbus Crew prediction?
Our prediction for this match: New York City 2 - 2 Columbus Crew
New York City vs Columbus Crew Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1100 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 162 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -143 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Diego Rossi @ 140 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Diego Rossi @ 500 Odds
- To be Booked: Rudy Camacho @ 210 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Columbus Crew +0.5 @ -182 Odds
- European Handicap: Columbus Crew +1 @ -188 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -188 Odds
- Draw No Bet: New York City to Win @ -125 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 500 Odds
- Clean Sheet: New York City - No @ -400 Odds
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View OfferNew York City Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wldlwldlwl | 1.10 |
| Home | wldldl | 0.83 |
| Away | lwlw | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 17% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.80 | 4.00 | 3.50 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 1.83 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.90 | 2.17 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 70% | 83% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 17% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.57 | 1.71 | 1.35 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.49 | 1.44 | 1.57 |
Columbus Crew Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwdwlwwwl | 1.60 |
| Home | ldwwwl | 1.67 |
| Away | lwwl | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 3.00 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 1.83 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.17 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 70% | 67% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.71 | 1.64 | 1.83 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.02 | 0.96 | 1.12 |
New York City vs Columbus Crew Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
New York City (28%)
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