Columbus Crew vs New York City: match statistics
Columbus Crew vs New York City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Columbus Crew played against New York City in MLS (United States). The game was played on July 22, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Columbus Crew has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. New York City has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Columbus Crew scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 1.53. New York City scores 1.67 and allows 1.40. Games in this league average 3.30 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Columbus Crew's games and 60% of New York City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 53%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Columbus Crew has the higher season xG average, 1.42 to 1.39 per game. Columbus Crew takes 11.5 shots per game, while New York City takes 11.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Columbus Crew leads at halftime in 53% of its games and scores 0.53 goals per game after halftime. New York City leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.80 after halftime.
When the teams score
Columbus Crew's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For New York City, it is minutes 16-30 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.30 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 62% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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 holds a clear home advantage: averaging 1.29 goals per home match versus New York City’s 0.86 goals away, with home xG at 1.48 compared to visitors’ 1.13 xG on the road. Defensively Columbus is superior — conceding 0.86 goals at home on average, while NYC concedes 1.14 away, and the hosts record clean sheets in 43% of matches versus only 14% of NYC’s away clean sheets. The difference in chance creation is evident: Columbus averages 12.14 shots and 4.29 on target per home game, while NYC posts 8.86 shots and 3.43 on target away, with similar shot conversion rates (11% vs 10%). Recent five-match form is comparable — Columbus scored 7 goals and averaged 1.6 points per game, NYC 6 goals and 1.4 points — so the home advantage mainly stems from higher-quality chances and a more stable defense. For these reasons I predict a Columbus win; suggested probabilities are 60% home, 24% draw and 16% away.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Columbus has a season average of 2.38 goals scored and 1.63 conceded, while New York City records 0.86 scored and 1.14 conceded, indicating a clear home offensive edge but an uncertain away defense. Both teams show a high share of matches with both teams scoring: Columbus 63% and NYC 57%, versus a league BTTS average of 61%, which is a strong signal for BTTS - Yes (Goal/Goal). Columbus generates 6.38 shots on target and xG 1.62 per match compared to NYC’s 3.43 SOT and xG 1.13, and NYC’s xG against is 1.51, meaning they frequently concede scoring opportunities. In the last 5 matches Columbus has BTTS 60% (scoring 1.4 and conceding 1.0 on average), and NYC 40% (1.2 scored, 0.8 conceded), while season clean sheets are only 25% and 14%, which reduces the likelihood of a No Goal/clean sheet. Based on these data points the strongest signal is a selection of Yes (both teams to score).
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Columbus has a clear offensive edge: they average 2.38 goals per game with xG 1.62, register 13.63 shots (6.38 on target) and a 17% conversion rate, while New York City averages 0.86 goals with xG 1.13, 8.86 shots (3.43 on target) and a 10% conversion. Defensively Columbus concedes 1.63 goals (xG against 1.29), and NYC concedes 1.14 goals despite a higher xG against of 1.51, with both teams showing a high share of BTTS matches: Columbus 63% and NYC 57%. As a simple expected-goals forecast I take the mean of the attack xG and the opponent’s defensive xG: Columbus ≈(1.62+1.51)/2=1.57, NYC ≈(1.13+1.29)/2=1.21, total ≈2.78 goals. Seasonally Columbus hit Over2.5 in 75% of matches, the league has 62% of games over 2.5 goals, and the expected 2.78 > 2.5, so the 2.5 line provides the strongest play signal. On that basis I recommend Over 2.5 (I estimate Over1.5 ≈94%, Over2.5 ≈72%, Over3.5 ≈38%) as the best justified and value option.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Columbus has a clear offensive advantage: home xG is 1.62 versus 1.13 for NYC, averaging 6.38 shots on target per match vs 3.43 and a shooting accuracy of 17% compared to 10% for the visitors. The hosts led at the break in 4 of 8 home matches (50%) and score on average 1.25 goals by half-time, while New York City scores an average of 0.43 goals in the first 45 minutes and was trailing at the break in 4 matches (57%). Over the full match Columbus records 2.38 goals scored at home vs 0.86 for the visitors and 13.63 shot attempts vs 8.86, which suggests maintaining the lead after the break. From these data (HT lead 50%, xG +0.49 and SOT +2.95) the strongest signal is 1/1 — Columbus leading at half-time and winning by full-time.
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 | New York City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.33 |
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 is 75% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Columbus Crew · 1.4 pts / game - New York City
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.
New York City is 19% better for: goals scored per game.
1.4 goals / game - Columbus Crew · 1.67 goals / game - New York City
New York City is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.53 goals / game - Columbus Crew · 1.4 goals / game - New York City
Columbus Crew scores in 80% of games (12 of 15 meczów), while New York City keeps a clean sheet in 20% (3 of 15 meczów).
New York City scores in 80% of games (12 of 15 meczów), while Columbus Crew keeps a clean sheet in 20% (3 of 15 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
Over / Under - New York City
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.
Columbus Crew is 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.87 pts / game - Columbus Crew · 1.47 pts / game - New York City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Columbus Crew - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 53% of games and wins 27%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
New York City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 33%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
New York City
* 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).
Teams vs league
| Columbus Crew | Liga | New York City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.93 | 3.30 | ▼ 3.07 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 61% | • 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 60% | 62% | ▼ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 22% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 77% | ▲ 87% |
| Goal after half-time | • 80% | 80% | ▲ 87% |
^ 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
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's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against New York City. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Columbus Crew vs New York City?
The MLS match finished Columbus Crew 1:2 New York City. 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 New York City?
Columbus Crew score 1.40 goals per game on average and New York City 1.67. The MLS average is 3.30 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Columbus Crew's matches and 60% of New York City's.
What form are Columbus Crew and New York City in?
Over the last 5 games Columbus Crew have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and New York City 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Columbus Crew vs New York City?
The statistical background for Columbus Crew vs New York City — 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.