New York City vs Columbus Crew Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Aug 2025

MLS Betting Preview: New York City vs Columbus Crew

New York City host Columbus Crew in this MLS match at Citi Field, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 9 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Over 2.5 Could Deliver a Return

There’s a strong argument for backing Over 2.5 in the Total Goals market at -164 based on the information to hand. We’re expecting at least three goals to be scored in the clash between New York City and Columbus.

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Goalless Draw in in Pair’s Previous H2H

New York City FC have made it back-to-back league victories at home. Their last MLS game saw them land a 4-3 away win at Toyota Stadium against Dallas. The Pigeons boasted 58% possession and recorded five shots on target, with Alonso Martinez scoring a hat-trick and Jonathan Shore also among the goals.

Columbus Crew lost when last in action. In a home game at Lower.com Field, they were turned over 3-1 by Orlando City. Wilfried Nancy's side boasted 64% possession and had seven shots on goal, with Diego Rossi on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Columbus have gone unbeaten in their past six games against City, with the last encounter ending 0-0 at Lower.com Field. The past 10 meetings between these sides have resulted in five Columbus victories and two City wins. There have also been three draws.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Columbus Crew	25	12	8	5	41	36	5	41:36	44
11	NYCFC	24	11	5	8	34	29	5	34:29	38

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City have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts. Pascal Jansen's team have averaged 58.2% possession and 5.0 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.5 goals from 4.6 shots on goal, 8.5 attempts and 4.8 corners.

Top scorer is Hannes Wolf on 6 goals, while Alonso Martinez has racked up 5 and Monsef Bakrar 2. Maxi Moralez is the leading assists maker with 4.

Columbus have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.7 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. There’s been an average of 59.1% possession, 5.3 corners taken and 2.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.9 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.9 attempts.

Diego Rossi is the leading scorer with 5 goals, followed by Jacen Russell-Rowe on 2, with Daniel Gazdag and two others bagging 1. Dylan Chambost has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

New York City predicted lineup (4-3-3): Matt Freese (GK), Mitja Ilenic, Tayvon Gray, Justin Haak, Kevin OToole, Maxi Moralez, Aiden O'Neill, Jonathan Shore, Hannes Wolf, Alonso Martínez, Andrés Perea.

Columbus Crew predicted lineup (4-4-2): Patrick Schulte (GK), Steven Moreira, Sean Zawadzki, Yevgen Cheberko, Max Arfsten, Dániel Gazdag, Dylan Chambost, Darlington Nagbe, Ibrahim Aliyu, Jacen Russell-Rowe, Diego Rossi.

New York City vs Columbus Crew Prediction & Betting Tips

Tackle New York City vs Columbus Crew with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, corners market advice, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re going to take the price of -164 when it comes to wagering Over 2.5 Goals for this MLS encounter. The stats imply that the two teams will combine to score at least three goals.

The form guide is always considered and it’s great to also use the MLS team news as it filters through ahead of kick-off. In our quest for the best possible football predictions, the latest stats are scrutinised so that we have the best data.

Key New York City vs Columbus Crew league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 NYCFC games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 NYCFC games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 18 NYCFC games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Columbus games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Columbus games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Columbus games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 games between these teams.

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 62.1% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

New York City 1 - 2 Columbus

Columbus can be backed to win 2-1 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +800 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Dániel Gazdag Over 0.5 Shots On Target -125

Dániel Gazdag (Columbus) is available to record a minimum of one shot on goal at -125. It’s hard to turn down such attractive odds for this player when it comes to Shots on Target.

Latest Dániel Gazdag Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+320

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-112

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Diego Rossi to Score +170

Diego Rossi (Columbus) has racked up three goals in his past five MLS matches. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +170 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Diego Rossi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+165

First

+480

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-286

Under 0.5

+148

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -123

All of the past ten New York City home games has seen the 9.5 Total Corners line covered. Our verdict is that there’s value when it comes the Total Corners line being covered, with odds of -123 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

New York City

Total

9.80 5.00 4.80

Home

12.70 6.50 6.20

Away

9.80 4.20 5.60

Columbus

Total

7.60 5.30 2.30

Home

9.30 6.30 3.00

Away

7.40 3.70 3.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-122

Under 9.5

-116

New York City Corners

Over 4.5

-127

Under 4.5

-111

Columbus Corners

Over 4.5

-127

Under 4.5

-112

Most Corners

1

+108

X

+650

2

+108

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New York City vs Columbus Crew Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Expecting Tight Affair

The available 1x2 betting prices reveal that New York City FC are +140 for a MLS win, with Columbus Crew being +165. The draw is on offer at +265 if you expect the game to finish level.

For those wanting some insurance backing City, taking the -0.25 Asian Handicap option means a half stake return if it’s a draw. There’s +102 that they manage to beat Columbus on this market.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -204.

The top football betting sites have excellent coverage for the latest MLS matches. They supply customers with hundreds of markets and it’s down to you to find the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

+140

X

+265

2

+165

Half-Time Result

1

+190

X

+138

2

+210

Double Chance

1X

-217

12

-357

X2

-182

Draw No Bet

1

-132

2

-108

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+102

2 Hcp +0.25

-147

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+128

Over 2.5

-164

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-204

No

+143

Alonso Martínez is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Alonso Martínez is available at +145 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +400 to find the net first.

Alonso Martínez (NYCFC)

First

+145

Anytime

+400

Diego Rossi (Columbus)

First

+165

Anytime

+480

Hannes Wolf (NYCFC)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Dániel Gazdag (Columbus)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Andrés Perea (NYCFC)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Agustín Ojeda (NYCFC)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

First

+480

Anytime

+1150

Maximiliano Moralez (NYCFC)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Aiden O'Neill (NYCFC)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Justin Haak (NYCFC)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Diego Rossi (Columbus)

Over 0.5

-286

Under 0.5

+148

Hannes Wolf (NYCFC)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

+112

Dániel Gazdag (Columbus)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-112

Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-154

Andrés Perea (NYCFC)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-141

Agustín Ojeda (NYCFC)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-143

Alonso Martínez (NYCFC)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-182

Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-192

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-217

Aiden O'Neill (NYCFC)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-588

Maximiliano Moralez (NYCFC)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-625

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-435

Justin Haak (NYCFC)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-500

Can City Land Yet Another Home Win?

New York City have racked up three consecutive victories at Citi Field. The Pigeons have recorded four victories, one draw and one defeat in the previous 6 home matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 0.83.

Columbus have collected four draws, three wins and three defeats in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 2.00.

When the teams previously met at Citi Field, Columbus defeated City 3-2.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
New York City Home Stats		4-1-1	2.33	1.50	0.83	2	4	2	4
Columbus Crew Away Stats		3-4-3	3.60	1.60	2.00	7	3	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

New York City vs Columbus Crew Lineups & Team News

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