Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Sep 2026
Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls Predictions
If you agree with our verdict that Columbus can defeat NY Red Bulls, then there’s the chance to get betting odds of -123 that this happens. We think that this price sticks out on the Full-Time Result market.
Read our in-depth Columbus vs NY Red Bulls betting preview for our full evaluation of the main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls Preview
Columbus Crew go head-to-head with New York Red Bulls at Lower.com Field, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 12 September.
Columbus Crew were beaten last game and this was on their travels at Audi Field. D.C. United claimed a 2-1 win. The Ohio side enjoyed a whopping 72% of possession and had four shots on target, with Santiago Rodriguez getting the goal.
New York Red Bulls lost on the road in their previous game. Los Angeles FC won 2-0 at BMO Stadium. The Red Bulls enjoyed 57% possession and recorded one shot on goal.
H2H: 3-2 Victory for Red Bulls in Last Head-to-Head
The scoreline was 3-2 for home side Red Bulls when they last faced Columbus, with the encounter taking place at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The previous 10 H2H meetings have ended in five Columbus victories, two draws and three Red Bulls wins.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 |  Columbus Crew |
32 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 52 | 49 | 3 | 52:49 | 41 |
| 21 |  NY Red Bulls |
32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 43 | 59 | -16 | 43:59 | 39 |
3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.6 goals from 11.6 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal. Columbus have had 57.1% possession and 4.1 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.8 goals from 12.4 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 3.6 corners.
Santiago Rodriguez, Brais Mendez and Daniel Gazdag are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Mohamed Farsi has recorded the most assists with 3.
Red Bulls have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 12.5 attempts, 4.2 shots on goal and 0.9 goals. Michael Bradley's team average 53.2% possession, 4.9 corners awarded and 5.9 corners against them, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 5.8 shots on goal and 14.6 attempts.
The top scorers have been Emil Forsberg, Mijahir Jimenez and Jorge Ruvalcaba, with 2 goals apiece. Gustav Berggren and Cade Cowell are the top assist makers, managing 2 in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Columbus Crew confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Patrick Schulte (GK), Steven Moreira, Sean Zawadzki, Malte Amundsen, Lautaro Giaccone, Tarun Karumanchi, Andre Gomes, Brooks Lennon, Brais Mendez, Gonzalo Tapia, Santiago Rodriguez.
New York Red Bulls confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Ethan Horvath (GK), Dylan Nealis, Tim Parker, Julian Bazan, Matthew Dos Santos, Ronald Donkor, Adri Mehmeti, Mohammed Sofo, Cameron Harper, Julian Hall, Jorge Ruvalcaba.
Main Match Prediction
Columbus could land the money in this MLS game and we’ll take this pick with confidence. There are appealing odds of -123 and we can’t pass up the chance to back the favourites.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football predictions. The MLS form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 55.2% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
One betting option for those looking for bigger odds is Columbus to claim a victory along with both teams finding the net. You can get a juicy price when it comes to combining our pick with BTTS Yes.
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Correct Score Prediction
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NY Red Bulls
A 2-1 win in favor of Columbus is available at odds of +600. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.
Player Prop Picks
Cade Cowell (Red Bulls) can be backed at -100 to have a minimum of one shot on goal. The odds look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll take a chance on him on the Shots on Target market.
Jamal Thiaré (Columbus) is available to be among the goals at +210. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet which will hopefully see him find the net.
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Corners Prediction
We’ve seen the 9.5 Total Corners line covered in four straight New York Red Bulls away matches. The Total Corners line could be on the low side based on the stats and -105 is available to back.
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Bet Builder Tips
A bet builder always adds excitement and the picks are Columbus to claim a victory, both teams to find the net along with Cade Cowell (Red Bulls) to have a minimum of one shot on target.
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Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls 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.
The bookies have Columbus Crew at -127 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 56% likely to win this MLS encounter according to the latest betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +275 about New York Red Bulls.
Columbus -0.75 are -104 against Red Bulls on the Asian Handicap. If the favourites win by a goal, you win with half your stake and get the rest refunded. If they win by two or more, you get a full payout.
The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -278.
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Favourite Chase Adams is now available at +370 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.
Stats: Last 10 MLS matches only.
Columbus have finished with five wins, four losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.30.
NY Red Bulls are winless in the last four away games. The Red Bulls have managed six losses, two victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 2.30.
The most recent Lower.com Field meeting saw Columbus claim a 3-1 win over Red Bulls. Columbus have won five of the past 7 H2H meetings at Lower.com Field, with Red Bulls landing two victories.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Crew Home Stats |
5-1-4 | 3.00 | 1.70 | 1.30 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
| New York Red Bulls Away Stats |
2-2-6 | 3.40 | 1.10 | 2.30 | 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
- MLS: 14/05 2026 NY Red Bulls 3 Columbus 2
- MLS: 19/10 2025 Columbus 3 NY Red Bulls 1
- MLS: 31/08 2025 NY Red Bulls 0 Columbus 0
- MLS: 03/11 2024 NY Red Bulls 7 Columbus 6
- MLS: 29/10 2024 Columbus 0 NY Red Bulls 1
- MLS: 20/10 2024 NY Red Bulls 2 Columbus 3
- MLS: 17/03 2024 Columbus 3 NY Red Bulls 0
- MLS: 02/07 2023 Columbus 2 NY Red Bulls 1
- MLS: 19/03 2023 NY Red Bulls 2 Columbus 1
- MLS: 02/10 2022 Columbus 2 NY Red Bulls 1
Columbus Crew League Stats
New York Red Bulls League Stats
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 2.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 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 4.10 corners awarded and 3.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 3.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 7.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 5.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 6.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 57.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 58.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 53.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Columbus Crew this season are Diego Rossi (6), Wessam Abou Ali (5), Max Arfsten (4)
- Top Assistors for Columbus Crew this season are Max Arfsten (4), Mohamed Farsi (3), Dylan Chambost (2)
Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls Lineups & Team News
Always review the Columbus vs Red Bulls team news before locking in your bets. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed MLS lineups and the latest on injuries.
Columbus Crew Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
New York Red Bulls Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Columbus Crew Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
New York Red Bulls Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Columbus Crew Substitutes
- 1Nicholas Hagen
- 3Eric Bailly
- 7Dylan Chambost
- 12Cesar Ruvalcaba
- 14Amar Sejdic
- 16Taha Habroune
- 19Jamal Thiare
- 24Evan Bush
- 77Josef Martinez
New York Red Bulls Substitutes
- 6Robert Voloder
- 7Cade Cowell
- 8David Ruiz
- 10Emil Forsberg
- 13E. M. Choupo-Moting
- 59Devin Padelford
- 60Sekou Kone
- 77John McCarthy
- 92Dennis Nelich
Previous Columbus Crew Lineups
Previous New York Red Bulls Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Columbus Crew Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Laurent Courtois
New York Red Bulls Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 32 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 66:23 | 71 |
| 2 | NE Revolution | 32 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 54:44 | 58 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 32 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 67:33 | 58 |
| 4 | Inter Miami | 32 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 75:55 | 56 |
| 5 | FC Dallas | 32 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 58:49 | 54 |
| 6 | Chicago Fire | 32 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 57:48 | 52 |
| 7 | St. Louis | 32 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 58:47 | 51 |
| 8 | Houston Dynamo | 32 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 42:39 | 51 |
| 9 | Charlotte FC | 32 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 59:48 | 50 |
| 10 | SJ Earthquakes | 32 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 54:47 | 49 |
| 11 | Philadelphia | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 62:50 | 47 |
| 12 | Los Angeles FC | 32 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 50:35 | 47 |
| 13 | Colorado Rapids | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 44:43 | 43 |
| 14 | Orlando City | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 62:74 | 43 |
| 15 | Seattle Sounders | 32 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 41:40 | 43 |
| 16 | FC Cincinnati | 32 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 66:73 | 43 |
| 17 | Real Salt Lake | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 50:49 | 42 |
| 18 | Columbus Crew | 32 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 52:49 | 41 |
| 19 | LA Galaxy | 32 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 45:54 | 41 |
| 20 | Portland Timbers | 32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 57:60 | 40 |
| 21 | NY Red Bulls | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 43:59 | 39 |
| 22 | Toronto FC | 32 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 50:60 | 39 |
| 23 | NYCFC | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 47:44 | 38 |
| 24 | Minnesota Utd | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 50:56 | 38 |
| 25 | San Diego | 32 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 56:62 | 35 |
| 26 | Austin FC | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 41:59 | 34 |
| 27 | D.C. United | 32 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 39:57 | 33 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 32 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 40:56 | 30 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 32 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 36:66 | 25 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 32 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 38:80 | 22 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 16 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 45:12 | 44 |
| 2 | NE Revolution | 16 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 30:18 | 35 |
| 3 | Colorado Rapids | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 29:15 | 33 |
| 4 | Vancouver | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 39:15 | 32 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 33:16 | 31 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 31:15 | 31 |
| 7 | St. Louis | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 36:22 | 31 |
| 8 | Orlando City | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 32:22 | 30 |
| 9 | Real Salt Lake | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 31:21 | 30 |
| 10 | Chicago Fire | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 30:21 | 29 |
| 11 | FC Dallas | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 29:22 | 29 |
| 12 | Houston Dynamo | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 19:14 | 29 |
| 13 | Portland Timbers | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 34:27 | 28 |
| 14 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 38:30 | 27 |
| 15 | Toronto FC | 17 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 36:33 | 27 |
| 16 | Inter Miami | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 43:28 | 26 |
| 17 | Philadelphia | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 28:18 | 26 |
| 18 | Columbus Crew | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 26:19 | 26 |
| 19 | Seattle Sounders | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 24:22 | 25 |
| 20 | LA Galaxy | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 22:20 | 24 |
| 21 | San Diego | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37:29 | 23 |
| 22 | SJ Earthquakes | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 28:25 | 23 |
| 23 | NY Red Bulls | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 24:29 | 21 |
| 24 | NYCFC | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 29:23 | 20 |
| 25 | D.C. United | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 20:28 | 20 |
| 26 | Minnesota Utd | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 22:21 | 19 |
| 27 | Austin FC | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 22:23 | 18 |
| 28 | CF Montréal | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 19:23 | 17 |
| 29 | Atlanta United | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 23:32 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 23:34 | 13 |
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