Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC: match statistics
Nashville SC presents a decidedly better form over their last five matches with a record of 3 wins and 2 draws (PPG: 2.2) compared to Columbus Crew, who have managed only 1 win along with 2 draws and 2 losses (PPG: 1.0). The visitors are characterized by impressive defensive efficiency - they have conceded only 2 goals in their last 5 games and maintain a 100% clean sheet record in away matches this season. Columbus Crew has not won a single home game this season (100% draw rate), indicating issues with converting dominance into victories at their own stadium. Although the hosts hold slightly better xG statistics in home games (1.54 vs 0.77), Nashville SC compensates for this with solid defensive organization and a better overall disposition. The difference in form and Nashville SC's point-scoring efficiency strongly support an away win, although Columbus Crew's experience in playing for a draw and their decent xG stats mean a split of points cannot be entirely ruled out.
Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Columbus Crew play Nashville SC in MLS (United States). The match date is 14 March 2026 at 23:15. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Columbus Crew: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Nashville SC: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Columbus Crew scores 1.38 and concedes 1.56 goals per match. Nashville SC scores 2.13 and concedes 0.73. League average: 3.31 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Columbus Crew 69%, Nashville SC 47%. Over 2.5: Columbus Crew 63%, Nashville SC 60%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 63%.
xG, shots and style
Columbus Crew has higher xG: 1.42 vs 1.37. Columbus Crew: 11.5 shots per match, Nashville SC: 11.5.
Match halves
Columbus Crew: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.56. Nashville SC: half-time lead 47%, second-half goals 1.13.
Goals by minute
Columbus Crew: 31-45+ (6 goals). Nashville SC: 16-30 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 3.31 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 63%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
Match description
Nashville SC presents a decidedly better form over their last five matches with a record of 3 wins and 2 draws (PPG: 2.2) compared to Columbus Crew, who have managed only 1 win along with 2 draws and 2 losses (PPG: 1.0). The visitors are characterized by impressive defensive efficiency - they have conceded only 2 goals in their last 5 games and maintain a 100% clean sheet record in away matches this season. Columbus Crew has not won a single home game this season (100% draw rate), indicating issues with converting dominance into victories at their own stadium. Although the hosts hold slightly better xG statistics in home games (1.54 vs 0.77), Nashville SC compensates for this with solid defensive organization and a better overall disposition. The difference in form and Nashville SC's point-scoring efficiency strongly support an away win, although Columbus Crew's experience in playing for a draw and their decent xG stats mean a split of points cannot be entirely ruled out.
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 | Nashville SC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.42 |
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.
Nashville SC is 225% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Columbus Crew · 2.6 pts / match - Nashville SC
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.
Nashville SC is 54% better for: goals scored per match.
1.38 goals / match - Columbus Crew · 2.13 goals / match - Nashville SC
Nashville SC is 114% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.56 goals / match - Columbus Crew · 0.73 goals / match - Nashville SC
Columbus Crew scores in 81% of matches (13 of 16 matches), while Nashville SC keeps a clean sheet in 47% (7 of 15 matches).
Nashville SC scores in 80% of matches (12 of 15 matches), while Columbus Crew keeps a clean sheet in 19% (3 of 16 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
Over / Under — Nashville SC
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Columbus Crew - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 25%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Nashville SC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 47% of matches and wins 73%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +5 |
* 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 (6 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
Nashville SC
* 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).
Teams vs league
| Columbus Crew | Liga | Nashville SC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.94 | 3.31 | ▼ 2.87 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 69% | 61% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 63% | 63% | ▼ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 22% | ▲ 47% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 77% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | • 81% | 80% | • 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
What was the result of Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC?
The MLS match finished Columbus Crew 0:1 Nashville SC. 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 vs Nashville SC?
Columbus Crew score 1.38 goals per game on average and Nashville SC 2.13. The MLS average is 3.31 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 69% of Columbus Crew's matches and 47% of Nashville SC's.
What form are Columbus Crew and Nashville SC in?
Over the last 5 games Columbus Crew have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Nashville SC 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.