Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Aug 2026
Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew Predictions
Nashville look like the bet to place on the Full-Time Result market, especially as odds of -139 are available. Back our value selection with confidence when they clash with Columbus.
Read our complete Nashville vs Columbus betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew Preview
Nashville SC host Columbus Crew at Geodis Park, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 22 August.
Nashville SC have now achieved five straight home wins. In their last game, they won on the road at Sports Illustrated Stadium when beating New York Red Bulls 1-0. BJ Callaghan's team managed three shots on target and recorded 46% possession, with a late goal from Maxwell Woledzi making all the difference.
Columbus Crew have suffered back-to-back MLS defeats, recently being beaten at home by CF Montréal 2-1 at Lower.com Field. The Crew enjoyed 62% possession and managed two shots on goal, with Thomas Gillier (own goal) finding the net.
Nashville Claimed 1-0 Win in Previous H2H
Nashville have won the last two encounters against Columbus. On their travels, a 1-0 win was secured at Lower.com Field and that was preceded by a 3-0 home success at Geodis Park. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in four Nashville wins, four draws and two Columbus successes.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nashville SC |
20 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 40 | 15 | 25 | 40:15 | 46 |
| 25 |  Columbus Crew |
20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 28 | 33 | -5 | 28:33 | 20 |
Nashville have 7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts. The Tennessee club have averaged 53.3% possession and 6.1 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.9 goals from 4.5 shots on goal, 12.1 attempts and 5.2 corners.
Hany Mukhtar leads the way with 5 goals, with Sam Surridge and Warren Madrigal getting 3 apiece. Leading assistor is Cristian Espinoza with 5.
Columbus have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 11.7 attempts, 3.5 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. Laurent Courtois' side average 60.2% possession, 4.7 corners awarded and 3.3 corners against them, while 2.0 goals have been conceded from 5.4 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts.
The top scorers have been Daniel Gazdag, Diego Rossi and Hugo Picard, with 2 goals apiece. Mohamed Farsi is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 2.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Nashville SC predicted lineup (4-3-3): Brian Schwake (GK), Andy Najar, Jeisson Palacios, Maxwell Woledzi, Reed Baker-Whiting, Edvard Tagseth, Matthew Corcoran, Elias Saad, Cristian Espinoza, Sam Surridge, Hany Mukhtar.
Columbus Crew predicted lineup (4-4-2): Patrick Schulte (GK), Steven Moreira, Cesar Ruvalcaba, Sean Zawadzki, Malte Amundsen, Mohamed Farsi, Dylan Chambost, Andre Gomes, Taha Habroune, Brais Méndez, Chase Adams.
Main Match Prediction
Our opinion is that Nashville will prove too strong for their opponents and we’ll therefore take the -139 for this MLS game. This bet really stands out when it comes to securing value.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the MLS team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.
According to the latest odds, our pick has a 58.1% chance of winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
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A 3-1 win in favor of Nashville can be backed at odds of +850. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.
Player Prop Picks
Elias Saad (Nashville) can be backed to register one or more shots on goal at -137. All things considered, we think that the betting odds are really appealing when it comes to backing him on the Shots Target market.
Sam Surridge (Nashville) has scored at least one goal in six of his past eight MLS matches on home soil. There are odds of -100 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.
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Corners Prediction
It’s been an average of 6.30 Columbus corners in the past 10 away games, while the previous three Nashville matches have involved them conceding over 3.5 corners. The number of Columbus corners might be larger than the line implies and that means a bet at odds of -159.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder is compiled of the following: Nashville on the 1x2, Over 2.5 and also Elias Saad (Nashville) to record at minimum of one shot on target.
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Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew 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 an approximate 58% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their -139 betting odds for Nashville SC triumphing in this MLS encounter. The market suggests that Columbus Crew are least likely to win at +335.
Taking Nashville -0.75 against Columbus means a full Asian Handicap payout at -111 if they win by 2+ goals. The second prize is a half-stake payout and half-stake refund if they win by one.
The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. BTTS Yes is available at -159 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.
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Sam Surridge is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +300. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.
Stats: MLS matches only
Nashville have managed five consecutive victories at Geodis Park. BJ Callaghan's team have clocked up nine wins and one draw in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.90 goals per match and conceding 1.00.
Columbus haven’t tasted victory in six consecutive matches on the road. The Crew have six losses, three draws and one victory in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 2.20.
The most recent Geodis Park meeting saw Nashville claim a 3-0 win over Columbus. Nashville have secured two wins from the previous 3 H2H games at Geodis Park, with the other result being a draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville SC Home Stats |
9-1-0 | 3.90 | 2.90 | 1.00 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 3 | |
| Columbus Crew Away Stats |
1-3-6 | 3.70 | 1.50 | 2.20 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 1 | |
- 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: 14/03 2026 Columbus 0 Nashville 1
- MLS: 17/07 2025 Nashville 3 Columbus 0
- MLS: 29/05 2025 Columbus 2 Nashville 2
- MLS: 04/07 2024 Columbus 2 Nashville 0
- MLS: 31/03 2024 Nashville 2 Columbus 2
- MLS: 25/06 2023 Columbus 2 Nashville 0
- MLS: 29/05 2023 Nashville 3 Columbus 1
- MLS: 03/04 2022 Columbus 0 Nashville 1
- MLS: 21/10 2021 Nashville 1 Columbus 1
- MLS: 22/07 2021 Columbus 0 Nashville 0
Nashville SC League Stats
Columbus Crew League Stats
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 9 wins and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 3.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.60 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 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 53.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 60.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Nashville SC this season are Sam Surridge (12), Hany Mukhtar (8), Warren Madrigal (5)
- Top Assistors for Nashville SC this season are Cristian Espinoza (8), Hany Mukhtar (4), Andy Najar (3)
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Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for Nashville vs Columbus before making your bets. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS and the newest injury information.
Nashville SC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Columbus Crew Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Nashville SC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Columbus Crew Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Previous Nashville SC Lineups
Previous Columbus Crew Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Nashville SC Player Stats & Squad
Manager: BJ Callaghan
Columbus Crew Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 20 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 40:15 | 46 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 48:38 | 39 |
| 3 | Houston Dynamo | 20 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 29:24 | 38 |
| 4 | Vancouver | 19 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 40:18 | 37 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | 19 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 36:25 | 35 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 35:21 | 34 |
| 7 | SJ Earthquakes | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 38:28 | 33 |
| 8 | NE Revolution | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 32:25 | 33 |
| 9 | FC Dallas | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 38:29 | 33 |
| 10 | FC Cincinnati | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 48:46 | 30 |
| 11 | St. Louis | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 28:26 | 30 |
| 12 | Charlotte FC | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 35:31 | 29 |
| 13 | Colorado Rapids | 20 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 30:25 | 28 |
| 14 | Real Salt Lake | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 33:30 | 28 |
| 15 | Portland Timbers | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 37:36 | 27 |
| 16 | NYCFC | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 34:29 | 26 |
| 17 | NY Red Bulls | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 30:42 | 25 |
| 18 | LA Galaxy | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 25:30 | 25 |
| 19 | Minnesota Utd | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 22:28 | 25 |
| 20 | Seattle Sounders | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 21:26 | 24 |
| 21 | San Diego | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 34:32 | 24 |
| 22 | D.C. United | 20 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 27:33 | 24 |
| 23 | Orlando City | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 32:50 | 21 |
| 24 | Toronto FC | 20 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 29:36 | 21 |
| 25 | Columbus Crew | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 28:33 | 20 |
| 26 | Philadelphia | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 30:37 | 20 |
| 27 | CF Montréal | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 27:37 | 20 |
| 28 | Austin FC | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 25:39 | 20 |
| 29 | Atlanta United | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 23:35 | 18 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 20 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 19:49 | 15 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 29:10 | 28 |
| 2 | NE Revolution | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 21:10 | 25 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 22:6 | 22 |
| 4 | Los Angeles FC | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 22:10 | 22 |
| 5 | FC Cincinnati | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 30:20 | 22 |
| 6 | Real Salt Lake | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 22:13 | 22 |
| 7 | Houston Dynamo | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 13:7 | 22 |
| 8 | Charlotte FC | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 23:12 | 21 |
| 9 | Colorado Rapids | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 20:9 | 21 |
| 10 | Chicago Fire | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 20:11 | 21 |
| 11 | Portland Timbers | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 23:16 | 20 |
| 12 | St. Louis | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16:10 | 17 |
| 13 | San Diego | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 24:15 | 15 |
| 14 | NYCFC | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 25:18 | 15 |
| 15 | Toronto FC | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 22:22 | 15 |
| 16 | SJ Earthquakes | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 18:14 | 14 |
| 17 | Austin FC | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13:9 | 14 |
| 18 | Columbus Crew | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 13:11 | 14 |
| 19 | Orlando City | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 17:16 | 14 |
| 20 | NY Red Bulls | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 16:19 | 14 |
| 21 | Inter Miami | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 21:17 | 13 |
| 22 | FC Dallas | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 23 | CF Montréal | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13:11 | 13 |
| 24 | Philadelphia | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12:11 | 13 |
| 25 | Seattle Sounders | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 14:16 | 13 |
| 26 | LA Galaxy | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 12:14 | 13 |
| 27 | D.C. United | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15:22 | 12 |
| 28 | Minnesota Utd | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 8:8 | 11 |
| 29 | Atlanta United | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 13:15 | 10 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12:18 | 9 |
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