Columbus Crew II vs New York City II: match statistics
Columbus Crew II vs New York City II: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Columbus Crew II played against New York City II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The game was played on August 15, 2026. Final score: 4:2.
Recent form
Columbus Crew II has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. New York City II has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Columbus Crew II scores 1.76 goals per game and allows 1.57. New York City II scores 1.65 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 3.23 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 76% of Columbus Crew II's games and 60% of New York City II's. The Over 2.5 rates are 71% and 65%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 65% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Columbus Crew II has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.43 per game. Columbus Crew II takes 12.6 shots per game, while New York City II takes 11.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Columbus Crew II leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. New York City II leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.85 after halftime.
When the teams score
Columbus Crew II's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For New York City II, it is minutes 0-15 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS Next Pro games average 3.23 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 65% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 5 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 2 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.60 goals, with both teams scoring in 60% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Columbus Crew II have a clear home advantage: they have won 70% of their home matches, average 2.0 goals scored there, and lose in only 10% of cases. New York City II win 40% of their away matches but lose as many as half of them, while their average of 1.6 goals scored is lower than the hosts’ output. Crew II are more clinical in front of goal, converting 16% of their shots compared with 13% for the visitors, and they are less likely to fail to score — 10% versus 30%. However, the hosts’ recent form has been weaker, with just 5 points and 8 goals scored in their last five matches, while the visitors have collected 7 points and scored 10 goals. Despite similar chance-quality metrics, with the hosts’ xG at 1.58 compared with 1.50 for the visitors, Columbus’ home advantage and less vulnerable defense, conceding 1.1 goals per match compared with 1.5, support a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Columbus Crew II records BTTS in 78% of their matches this season, well above the league average of 61%, while the figure stood at 80% across their last five games. New York City II has a lower season-long BTTS rate of 50%, but both teams scored in 60% of their last five matches, during which the side averaged 2.0 goals per game. The hosts concede an average of 1.67 goals per match and have kept a clean sheet in just 11% of their games, significantly increasing the visitors’ chances of scoring. At the same time, Columbus averages 1.56 goals scored, while the New York side allows opponents 1.50 goals per game; the xG figures for both attacks are 1.28 and 1.50, respectively. The last-five-match record, with each team conceding 8 goals, further supports the scenario of a goal for both sides—BTTS - Yes / Goal-Goal.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Both teams profile as goal-friendly sides: Columbus average 1.56 goals scored and 1.67 conceded, while New York City II score 1.60 and allow opponents 1.50 goals. Across their last five matches, both teams averaged 3.2 total goals per game, with the 2.5 line being surpassed in 80% of matches for each side. New York City II have been particularly dangerous in attack recently, scoring 2.0 goals per game with an xG of 1.60, while Columbus allowed opponents an xG of 1.79. However, the Over 1.5 goals line has the strongest statistical support, having landed in 100% of Columbus matches and 70% of New York City II fixtures. In addition, the hosts have kept a clean sheet in only 11% of their appearances, significantly increasing the likelihood of at least two goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Columbus Crew II led at the break in 50% of their matches this season, compared with 30% for New York City II, while in their last five games the hosts were ahead at half-time in 75% of appearances. The Columbus side averages 0.88 goals scored and 0.63 conceded before the break, whereas the visitors score just 0.60 goals in this period and failed to find the net in as many as 70% of first halves. The hosts also have the stronger overall season record, averaging 1.67 points per match compared with their opponents’ 1.30, while NYC II have lost 50% of their games. Although the visitors have recently looked dangerous in attack, averaging 2.0 goals across their last five matches, Columbus should capitalise on their clear advantage in the opening phase and maintain it through to the final whistle. The scenario of the hosts leading at half-time and securing a full-time victory is therefore the strongest outcome supported by the data.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Columbus Crew II | New York City II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.39 |
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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
New York City II is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Columbus Crew II · 1.4 pts / game - New York City II
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 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.76 goals / game - Columbus Crew II · 1.65 goals / game - New York City II
New York City II is 5% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.57 goals / game - Columbus Crew II · 1.5 goals / game - New York City II
Columbus Crew II scores in 90% of games (19 of 21 games), while New York City II keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 games).
New York City II scores in 80% of games (16 of 20 games), while Columbus Crew II keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Columbus Crew II
Over / Under - New York City II
1st half
2nd half
Game 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.
New York City II is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.43 pts / game - Columbus Crew II · 1.55 pts / game - New York City II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Columbus Crew II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
New York City II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Columbus Crew II
New York City II
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games 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 | New York City II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.33 | 3.23 | • 3.15 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 76% | 61% | • 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 71% | 65% | • 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 22% | ▲ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | • 76% | 75% | • 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 84% | ▼ 65% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Columbus Crew II's perspective: 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses against New York City II. Games average 2.60 goals, and both teams scored in 60% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Columbus Crew II vs New York City II?
The MLS Next Pro match finished Columbus Crew II 4:2 New York City II. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Columbus Crew II and New York City II?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches Columbus Crew II won 1, New York City II won 2 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.60 goals, with both teams scoring in 60% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Columbus Crew II vs New York City II?
Columbus Crew II score 1.76 goals per game on average and New York City II 1.65. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.23 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 76% of Columbus Crew II's matches and 60% of New York City II's.
What form are Columbus Crew II and New York City II in?
Over the last 5 games Columbus Crew II have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and New York City II 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Columbus Crew II vs New York City II?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Columbus Crew II vs New York City II: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.