Columbus Crew II vs Connecticut United: match statistics
Columbus Crew II vs Connecticut United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Columbus Crew II play Connecticut United in MLS Next Pro (United States). The match date is 8 June 2026 at 21:00. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Columbus Crew II: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Connecticut United: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Columbus Crew II scores 1.84 and concedes 1.53 goals per match. Connecticut United scores 1.83 and concedes 1.78. League average: 3.23 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Columbus Crew II 74%, Connecticut United 78%. Over 2.5: Columbus Crew II 68%, Connecticut United 83%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 65%.
xG, shots and style
Connecticut United has higher xG: 1.72 vs 1.60. Columbus Crew II: 13.2 shots per match, Connecticut United: 13.9.
Match halves
Columbus Crew II: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 1.05. Connecticut United: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.89.
Goals by minute
Columbus Crew II: 31-45+ (9 goals). Connecticut United: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS Next Pro: 3.23 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 65%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 1-0-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
I back the home win (1). Columbus Crew II win 67% of home matches and remain unbeaten at their stadium, averaging 2.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. In the last 5 matches the hosts scored 10 goals and average 1.6 points per game (2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss), while Connecticut United have 6 goals and 1.0 point per game in their last five (1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses). Despite similar average xG (1.76 for Columbus vs 1.83 for Connecticut), the visitors concede 1.86 goals on the road versus an xG against of 1.25, whereas the home side concedes only 1.00 and keep clean sheets in 33% of matches, indicating a defensive edge for Columbus. The visitors register slightly more on-target shots away (6.57 vs 5.67), but with the same shot conversion (13%) this does not offset their inferior points average and stability, so I assess the probabilities at 65% for Columbus, 20% for a draw and 15% for Connecticut.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Columbus Crew II | Connecticut United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Connecticut United is 9% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Columbus Crew II · 2.4 pts / match - Connecticut United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Columbus Crew II is 16% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.53 goals / match - Columbus Crew II · 1.78 goals / match - Connecticut United
Columbus Crew II scores in 89% of matches (17 of 19 matches), while Connecticut United keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 18 matches).
Connecticut United scores in 83% of matches (15 of 18 matches), while Columbus Crew II keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Columbus Crew II
Over / Under — Connecticut United
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Columbus Crew II is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.53 pts / match - Columbus Crew II · 1.39 pts / match - Connecticut United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Columbus Crew II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 37% of matches and wins 53%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Connecticut United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Columbus Crew II
Connecticut United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS Next Pro).
Teams vs league
| Columbus Crew II | Liga | Connecticut United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.37 | 3.23 | ▲ 3.61 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 74% | 61% | ▲ 78% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 68% | 65% | ▲ 83% |
| Clean sheets | • 21% | 22% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | • 74% | 75% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | • 84% | 84% | ▲ 94% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Columbus Crew II 1 - 0 - 0 Connecticut United. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Columbus Crew II vs Connecticut United?
The MLS Next Pro match finished Columbus Crew II 2:1 Connecticut United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Columbus Crew II vs Connecticut United?
Columbus Crew II score 1.84 goals per game on average and Connecticut United 1.83. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.23 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 74% of Columbus Crew II's matches and 78% of Connecticut United's.
What form are Columbus Crew II and Connecticut United in?
Over the last 5 games Columbus Crew II have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Connecticut United 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Columbus Crew II vs Connecticut United?
The statistical background for Columbus Crew II vs Connecticut United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.