Columbus Crew II vs New York City II: match statistics
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Columbus Crew II vs New York City II: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Columbus Crew II plays New York City II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The game is scheduled for August 15, 2026.
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 3.24 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 66% 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 3.24 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 66% 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.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 meczów), while New York City II keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 meczów).
New York City II scores in 80% of games (16 of 20 meczów), while Columbus Crew II keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 meczów).
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 | 3.24 | • 3.15 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 76% | 61% | • 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 71% | 66% | • 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 22% | ▲ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | • 76% | 75% | • 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 83% | ▼ 65% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
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
When do Columbus Crew II and New York City II play?
Columbus Crew II face New York City II on August 15, 2026 in MLS Next Pro. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match 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 3.24 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% 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.