Columbus Crew vs Minnesota United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 May 2026

MLS Betting Preview: Columbus Crew vs Minnesota United

Columbus Crew go head-to-head with Minnesota United at Lower.com Field, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 2 May.

There’s every chance that Columbus can get the upper hand over Minnesota and we’ll therefore back the hosts when it comes to Full-Time Result. The odds of -139 look too good to resist.

Columbus Crew have enjoyed back-to-back MLS wins, most recently beating Philadelphia Union 2-0. It was a home victory at Lower.com Field. The Crew enjoyed 56% possession and had four shots on target, while Max Arfsten and Nathan Harriel (own goal) scored one goal apiece.

Minnesota United have enjoyed three consecutive road victories. They lost 1-0 in their previous game at home to Los Angeles FC at Allianz Field. Cameron Knowles' team boasted 61% possession and recorded four shots on goal.

Four days ago, Minnesota travelled to San Jose Earthquakes in the U.S. Open Cup and were defeated 4-2.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Columbus boast an unbeaten record in the past three matches against Minnesota, with the last encounter ending 1-1 at Allianz Field. The past 4 H2H matches have included two draws along with a win each for Columbus and Minnesota.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Minnesota Utd	15	6	4	5	18	22	-4	18:22	22
21	Columbus Crew	15	4	4	7	21	23	-2	21:23	16

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Columbus have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts. Henrik Rydstroem's men have averaged 54.4% possession and 6.1 corners per match, conceding 1.3 goals and 3.9 corners from 3.5 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts.

Wessam Abou Ali is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Diego Rossi has 4 and Max Arfsten 3. Max Arfsten is the leading assists maker on 3.

Minnesota have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.1 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts. There’s been an average of 44.5% possession, 4.7 corners taken and 5.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 12.9 attempts.

Kelvin Yeboah is the leading scorer with 5 goals, followed by Anthony Markanich on 2, with Tomas Chancalay and two others bagging 1. Tomas Chancalay is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 4.

Confirmed Lineups

Columbus Crew confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Patrick Schulte (GK), Steven Moreira, Rudy Camacho, Sean Zawadzki, Malte Amundsen, Max Arfsten, Taha Habroune, Dylan Chambost, Hugo Picard, Diego Rossi, Daniel Gazdag.

Minnesota United confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Drake Callender (GK), Jefferson Diaz, Morris Duggan, Nicolas Romero, Kyle Duncan, Nectarios Triantis, Owen Gene, Anthony Markanich, Joaquin Pereyra, Kelvin Yeboah, Tomas Chancalay.

Columbus Crew vs Minnesota United Prediction & Betting Tips

Unlock a complete betting breakdown for Columbus Crew vs Minnesota United, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, corners insight, standout player prop picks and a ready-to-play bet builder.

Match Prediction

Columbus should be able to deliver a return when they line up in this MLS game, with odds of -139 looking really appealing. We are confident that this is the best way to play this wager.

Plenty of research goes into our football picks. It begins by focusing on the latest MLS form and knowing the injury situation. The important numbers can then be utilised to help complete the picture.

Key Columbus Crew vs Minnesota United league stats:

• Columbus have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Columbus have won 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• Columbus have won 2 consecutive games.

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 58.1% chance of landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

You can choose an alternative if you want bigger odds about a win for Columbus. The Double Result market allows you to wager on them to lead at the halfway stage too.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Columbus 2 - 0 Minnesota

A 2-0 win in favor of Columbus can be backed at odds of +650. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Max Arfsten to Score +330

Max Arfsten (Columbus) has managed three goals in his past five MLS matches. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +330 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Max Arfsten Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+330

First

+900

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -130

It has now been four consecutive Columbus home games where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, while the same outcome has happened in three straight Minnesota away matches. On this evidence, we can take a price of -130 that this Total Corners wager falls short of the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Columbus

Total

10.00 6.10 3.90

Home

7.80 5.50 2.30

Away

11.50 5.60 5.90

Minnesota

Total

10.20 4.70 5.50

Home

10.40 4.70 5.70

Away

8.90 3.80 5.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-111

Under 9.5

-128

Columbus Corners

Over 5.5

-125

Under 5.5

-114

Minnesota Corners

Over 3.5

-103

Under 3.5

-137

Most Corners

1

-263

X

+700

2

+245

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Columbus Crew vs Minnesota United Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the bookmakers affording them a 58% chance of winning, Columbus Crew might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are -139 when it comes to this MLS encounter. Minnesota United are seen as the most unlikely winner at +340.

There’s -110 when it comes to Columbus -0.75 on the Asian Handicap. That means a 2+ goal margin of victory over Minnesota lands a full return. If they win by one, we win with half stake and get the rest refunded.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -167.

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Full-Time Result

1

-139

X

+290

2

+340

Half-Time Result

1

+123

X

+140

2

+335

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-417

X2

+105

Draw No Bet

1

-333

2

+215

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-110

2 Hcp +0.75

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-156

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-167

No

+120

Those interested in favourite Diego Rossi to find the net first can get +390, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +135.

Diego Rossi (Columbus)

First

+135

Anytime

+390

Nariman Akhundzade (Columbus)

First

+190

Anytime

+525

Jamal Thiaré (Columbus)

First

+210

Anytime

+575

Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Dániel Gazdag (Columbus)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Tomás Chancalay (Minnesota)

First

+270

Anytime

+750

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

First

+330

Anytime

+900

Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota)

First

+430

Anytime

+1150

James Rodríguez (Minnesota)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

André Gomes (Columbus)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Sean Zawadzski (Columbus)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Malte Amundsen (Columbus)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Steven Moreira (Columbus)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Stats: MLS matches only
Columbus have swerved defeat at Lower.com Field in the previous three matches. The Crew have managed four victories, three draws and three losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Minnesota are three wins from three on their travels. Cameron Knowles' team have finished with five losses, three victories and two draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 2.10.

Columbus overcame Minnesota 2-1 when the sides last met at Lower.com Field.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Columbus Crew Home Stats		4-3-3	2.50	1.50	1.00	5	5	6	4
Minnesota United Away Stats		3-2-5	3.30	1.20	2.10	7	3	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Columbus Crew vs Minnesota United Lineups & Team News

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