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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  Minnesota Utd |
10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 14 | -3 | 11:14 | 17 |
| 17 |  Columbus Crew |
10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 14:13 | 12 |
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.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Columbus Crew predicted lineup (4-4-2): Patrick Schulte (GK), Andres Herrera, Rudy Camacho, Sean Zawadzki, Malte Amundsen, Hugo Picard, Dylan Chambost, Sekou Tidiany Bangoura, Max Arfsten, Diego Rossi, Taha Habroune.
Minnesota United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Drake Callender (GK), Jefferson Díaz, Morris Duggan, Devin Padelford, Anthony Markanich, Nectarios Triantis, Wil Trapp, Bongokuhle Hlongwane, James Rodriguez, Mamadou Dieng, Kelvin Yeboah.
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:
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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Correct Score Prediction
2
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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
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.
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Corners Prediction
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.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve compiled a same-game multi that includes Columbus to claim a victory, BTTS No combined with less than 9.5 corners to be taken.
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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 +350.
There’s -109 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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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.
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 League Stats
Minnesota United League Stats
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 2.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 54.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 57.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 44.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 42.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Columbus Crew this season are Wessam Abou Ali (5), Diego Rossi (4), Max Arfsten (3)
- Top Assistors for Columbus Crew this season are Max Arfsten (3), Diego Rossi (1), Dylan Chambost (1)
Columbus Crew vs Minnesota United Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the Columbus vs Minnesota team news before placing your bets. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS along with the latest injury news.
Columbus Crew Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Minnesota United Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Columbus Crew Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Minnesota United Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Columbus Crew Lineups
Previous Minnesota United Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Columbus Crew Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Henrik Rydstroem
Minnesota United Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SJ Earthquakes | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 25:6 | 27 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 25:5 | 24 |
| 3 | Nashville SC | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 21:6 | 22 |
| 4 | Los Angeles FC | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 17:6 | 20 |
| 5 | Seattle Sounders | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 12:4 | 19 |
| 6 | Inter Miami | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 19:15 | 19 |
| 7 | Chicago Fire | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17:8 | 17 |
| 8 | Minnesota Utd | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 11:14 | 17 |
| 9 | NE Revolution | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 17:12 | 16 |
| 10 | Real Salt Lake | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 17:14 | 16 |
| 11 | Charlotte FC | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 18:18 | 14 |
| 12 | Colorado Rapids | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 22:18 | 13 |
| 13 | FC Dallas | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 18:15 | 13 |
| 14 | Toronto FC | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 17:19 | 13 |
| 15 | Houston Dynamo | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 12:18 | 12 |
| 16 | NYCFC | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 19:16 | 12 |
| 17 | Columbus Crew | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14:13 | 12 |
| 18 | LA Galaxy | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15:16 | 12 |
| 19 | FC Cincinnati | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 19:23 | 12 |
| 20 | D.C. United | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11:15 | 12 |
| 21 | NY Red Bulls | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 16:25 | 12 |
| 22 | San Diego | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 17:17 | 11 |
| 23 | Portland Timbers | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 13:19 | 10 |
| 24 | Austin FC | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 14:19 | 10 |
| 25 | CF Montréal | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 13:20 | 9 |
| 26 | Atlanta United | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 9:17 | 7 |
| 27 | Orlando City | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 12:29 | 7 |
| 28 | St. Louis | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9:16 | 6 |
| 29 | Philadelphia | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 9:17 | 5 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7:25 | 4 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21:4 | 21 |
| 2 | Los Angeles FC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13:4 | 13 |
| 3 | Nashville SC | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16:4 | 12 |
| 4 | SJ Earthquakes | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13:2 | 12 |
| 5 | NE Revolution | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12:2 | 12 |
| 6 | Chicago Fire | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11:2 | 12 |
| 7 | Real Salt Lake | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11:7 | 12 |
| 8 | Charlotte FC | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12:5 | 10 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11:7 | 10 |
| 10 | Toronto FC | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 14:13 | 10 |
| 11 | FC Dallas | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 13:12 | 10 |
| 12 | Colorado Rapids | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14:6 | 9 |
| 13 | Seattle Sounders | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:2 | 9 |
| 14 | Houston Dynamo | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6:6 | 9 |
| 15 | NYCFC | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:11 | 8 |
| 16 | Austin FC | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:4 | 8 |
| 17 | Columbus Crew | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5:3 | 8 |
| 18 | San Diego | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11:6 | 7 |
| 19 | LA Galaxy | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8:6 | 7 |
| 20 | Minnesota Utd | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3:1 | 7 |
| 21 | NY Red Bulls | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:9 | 7 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:8 | 7 |
| 23 | CF Montréal | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 24 | Orlando City | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9:9 | 6 |
| 25 | D.C. United | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:8 | 6 |
| 26 | St. Louis | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:6 | 4 |
| 27 | Atlanta United | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7:11 | 4 |
| 28 | Inter Miami | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5:5 | 3 |
| 29 | Philadelphia | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2:5 | 1 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:10 | 1 |
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