New York City vs Columbus Crew Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Sep 2025
MLS Betting Preview: New York City vs Columbus Crew
New York City host Columbus Crew in this MLS clash at Yankee Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Wednesday 17 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
We can’t pass up the chance to back Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market, with New York City and Columbus set to score a combined three goals or more. Take odds of -159 that this outcome happens.
New York City FC got the win in their last game. It was a 3-1 away triumph at Soldier Field when meeting Chicago Fire. Pascal Jansen's side had 53% possession and recorded five shots on target, with Nicolas Fernandez, Alonso Martinez and Seymour Reid among the goals.
Columbus Crew won their previous game 5-4. This was an away victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium against Atlanta United. The Crew were 52% in the possession stakes and managed seven shots on goal, while Diego Rossi scored a hat-trick.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Columbus have avoided defeat against City in the past six games, with their last clash being a 0-0 draw at Lower.com Field. The past 10 H2H games have featured five triumphs for Columbus, two for City and three draws.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 |  NYCFC |
14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 19 | 5 | 24:19 | 19 |
| 26 |  Columbus Crew |
14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 23 | -4 | 19:23 | 13 |
City have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts. The Pigeons have averaged 57.4% possession and 4.4 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.3 goals from 4.2 shots on goal, 8.2 attempts and 4.4 corners.
Top goalscorer Alonso Martinez has found the net 7 times, Andres Perea 2, with Nicolas Fernandez and two other players on 1. Maxi Moralez is the leading assists maker on 4.
Columbus have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 9.1 attempts, 4.7 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. Wilfried Nancy's team average 58.1% possession, 4.5 corners awarded and 2.8 corners against them, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 3.7 shots on goal and 7.8 attempts.
Diego Rossi got 7 goals, Daniel Gazdag notched 2, while Wessam Abou Ali and two other players scored 1. Daniel Gazdag and Ibrahim Aliyu have had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
New York City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Matt Freese (GK), Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, Justin Haak, Kevin O'Toole, Andres Perea, Aiden O'Neill, Nicolas Fernandez, Maxi Moralez, Hannes Wolf, Alonso Martinez.
Columbus Crew confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Patrick Schulte (GK), Steven Moreira, Evgen Cheberko, Malte Amundsen, Marcelo Herrera, Max Arfsten, Taha Habroune, Darlington Nagbe, Hugo Picard, Daniel Gazdag, Wessam Abou Ali.
New York City vs Columbus Crew Prediction & Betting Tips
The New York City vs Columbus Crew betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, our best corners bet, player prop picks, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.
Match Prediction
We’re going to take the price of -159 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.
Current team news and the latest form provide useful pieces of information when it comes to making MLS recommendations. It’s also vital to have access to all available stats so that we make the most informed football picks.
Key New York City vs Columbus Crew league stats:
According to the odds, there’s a 61.3% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
If Over 2.5 Goals is something that appeals but you want more juice, consider the option of heading to the Result & Total Goals market. Adding this selection with a team to win is a potential way forward.
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Correct Score Prediction
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1
Columbus
A 2-1 win in favor of NYCFC is available at odds of +700. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.
Player Prop Picks
Dániel Gazdag (Columbus) is available at -139 to finish without a shot on goal. We’ll have a play when it comes to this Shots on Target selection as the betting odds look appealing.
Maximiliano Moralez (NYCFC) has scored two goals in his past ten MLS matches on home soil. It’s worth a gamble on the +600 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.
Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.
Corners Prediction
It’s been ten straight Columbus matches where the 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. There’s everything to like about the Total Corners line which looks high and we’d expect the teams to go under at -147.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a bet builder and the legs include at least three goals in total, New York City to win combined with Dániel Gazdag (Columbus) to not have a shot on target.
The bet builder option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same football game. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.
New York City 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 55% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their -120 betting odds for New York City FC triumphing in this MLS encounter. The market suggests that Columbus Crew are least likely to win at +275.
The Asian Handicap -0.5 bet means you need your selection to simply win. City are -119, although Columbus are +0.5 at -104 and you win with the latter if things end in a draw.
If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -185 when it comes to BTTS Yes.
There are hundreds of markets from which to select your preferred bet when it comes to MLS matches. The leading football betting sites push the boat out to provide lots of choice.
There is -118 available that Alonso Martínez finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +300.
Stats: MLS matches only
City have secured six wins and four defeats in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
Columbus have not lost on their travels in the past three matches. The Ohio outfit have clocked up five draws, three losses and two wins in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 2.20.
The most recent Yankee Stadium meeting saw Columbus claim a 3-2 win over City. We’ve seen the previous 5 H2H meetings at Yankee Stadium involve three triumphs for City, one draw and one win for Columbus.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City Home Stats |
5-2-3 | 3.80 | 2.30 | 1.50 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 3 | |
| Columbus Crew Away Stats |
1-2-7 | 3.20 | 1.30 | 1.90 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 2 | |
- 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: 18/09 2025 New York City 3 Columbus 2
- MLS: 23/03 2025 Columbus 0 New York City 0
- MLS: 01/09 2024 Columbus 4 New York City 2
- MLS: 15/06 2024 New York City 2 Columbus 3
- MLS: 09/07 2023 Columbus 1 New York City 1
- MLS: 17/06 2023 New York City 1 Columbus 1
- MLS: 07/08 2022 Columbus 3 New York City 2
- MLS: 15/05 2022 New York City 2 Columbus 0
- MLS: 31/07 2021 New York City 4 Columbus 1
- MLS: 18/07 2021 Columbus 2 New York City 1
New York City League Stats
Columbus Crew League Stats
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 2.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 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 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 3.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 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 home matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 5.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 58.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 55.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for New York City this season are Nicolas Fernandez (8), Agustin Ojeda (3), Hannes Wolf (2)
- Top Assistors for New York City this season are Maxi Moralez (6), Agustin Ojeda (2), Aiden O'Neill (1)
New York City vs Columbus Crew Lineups & Team News
Get the latest team news for City vs Columbus before you bet. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the MLS, along with current injury news.
New York City Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Columbus Crew Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
New York City Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Columbus Crew Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
New York City Substitutes
- 11Julian Fernandez
- 19S. Tanasijevic
- 26Agustin Ojeda
- 29Maximo Carrizo
- 30Tomas Romero
- 32Jonathan Shore
- 34Raul
- 35Mitja Ilenic
- 99Seymour Reid
Columbus Crew Substitutes
- 1Nicholas Hagen
- 7Dylan Chambost
- 11Ibrahim Aliyu
- 14Amar Sejdic
- 19Jacen Russell-Rowe
- 20Derrick Jones
- 24Evan Bush
- 44Tristan Brown
- 48Cesar Ruvalcaba
Previous New York City Lineups
Previous Columbus Crew Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
New York City Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Pascal Jansen
Columbus Crew Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 29:10 | 30 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 30:10 | 29 |
| 3 | SJ Earthquakes | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 31:14 | 29 |
| 4 | Inter Miami | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 33:24 | 28 |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 25:18 | 25 |
| 6 | NE Revolution | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 22:17 | 25 |
| 7 | Seattle Sounders | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 17:10 | 24 |
| 8 | Chicago Fire | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 25:15 | 23 |
| 9 | FC Dallas | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 28:21 | 22 |
| 10 | Houston Dynamo | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 18:22 | 21 |
| 11 | Los Angeles FC | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 23:17 | 21 |
| 12 | Minnesota Utd | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 17:21 | 21 |
| 13 | NYCFC | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 24:19 | 19 |
| 14 | LA Galaxy | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21:21 | 19 |
| 15 | NY Red Bulls | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 23:31 | 19 |
| 16 | Charlotte FC | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 23:23 | 18 |
| 17 | San Diego | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 28:23 | 17 |
| 18 | D.C. United | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 17:21 | 17 |
| 19 | FC Cincinnati | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 30:35 | 17 |
| 20 | Colorado Rapids | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 24:22 | 16 |
| 21 | Portland Timbers | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 21:25 | 14 |
| 22 | Orlando City | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 21:38 | 14 |
| 23 | Toronto FC | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 21:27 | 14 |
| 24 | Austin FC | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 19:28 | 14 |
| 25 | CF Montréal | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 18:27 | 13 |
| 26 | Columbus Crew | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 19:23 | 13 |
| 27 | St. Louis | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 13:20 | 13 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 14:21 | 11 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 13:34 | 11 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 14:24 | 7 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21:4 | 21 |
| 2 | Real Salt Lake | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 18:8 | 21 |
| 3 | NE Revolution | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 17:7 | 21 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 21:8 | 16 |
| 5 | Houston Dynamo | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 15 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 17:9 | 14 |
| 7 | SJ Earthquakes | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16:6 | 13 |
| 8 | Los Angeles FC | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14:8 | 13 |
| 9 | Seattle Sounders | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:7 | 13 |
| 10 | FC Dallas | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 11 | San Diego | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 21:11 | 12 |
| 12 | Chicago Fire | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 14:8 | 12 |
| 13 | NYCFC | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 19:13 | 11 |
| 14 | Austin FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9:6 | 11 |
| 15 | Toronto FC | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 17:18 | 11 |
| 16 | NY Red Bulls | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13:14 | 11 |
| 17 | Portland Timbers | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13:8 | 10 |
| 18 | CF Montréal | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10:7 | 10 |
| 19 | FC Cincinnati | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14:12 | 10 |
| 20 | Orlando City | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14:13 | 10 |
| 21 | Colorado Rapids | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 14:7 | 9 |
| 22 | LA Galaxy | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9:7 | 8 |
| 23 | Columbus Crew | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:6 | 8 |
| 24 | Minnesota Utd | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5:4 | 8 |
| 25 | St. Louis | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8:7 | 7 |
| 26 | Atlanta United | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:14 | 7 |
| 27 | D.C. United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7:12 | 7 |
| 28 | Inter Miami | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10:9 | 6 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8:12 | 5 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3:6 | 3 |
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