New York City vs Columbus Crew: match statistics
New York City vs Columbus Crew: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
New York City played against Columbus Crew in MLS (United States). The game was played on May 10, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
New York City has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Columbus Crew has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
New York City scores 1.73 goals per game and allows 1.64. Columbus Crew scores 1.45 and allows 1.45. Games in this league average 3.20 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 64% of New York City's games and 73% of Columbus Crew's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 64%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Columbus Crew has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.50 per game. New York City takes 12.4 shots per game, while Columbus Crew takes 12.3.
First-half and second-half trends
New York City leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 0.91 goals per game after halftime. Columbus Crew leads at halftime in 55% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
New York City's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Columbus Crew, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.20 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 61% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
New York City holds the advantage in home metrics: at home they score 2.29 goals per game on average with an xG of 1.68 and 6.43 shots on target, while Columbus away average 1.8 goals, xG 1.5 and 4.8 shots on target. The hosts also have higher possession (58% vs 52%) and a better home goal differential (+3), but in the last five matches they have scored 8 goals with only 1 win, averaging 0.8 points and conceding 10 goals. The visitors are in better overall form (3 wins and 11 goals in the last 5 matches, averaging 1.8 points), yet away they have a 60% loss rate and concede 2.0 goals on average with 0% of away matches without scoring. Both teams trend towards high-scoring games (average 4.14 goals in NYC home matches vs 3.8 in Columbus away matches), so I expect an open confrontation. Considering the hosts' offensive edge and higher xG and the visitors' riskiness on the road, I assign 45% to New York City, 27% to a draw and 28% to Columbus.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
BTTS looks more likely because Columbus has a season BTTS rate of 100% versus 50% for New York City, and in the last 5 matches both teams recorded BTTS at 80% (Columbus) and 60% (NYC); the league average is 57%. Offensive metrics are similar: average xG are 1.52 for NYC and 1.50 for Columbus, with average shots on target 4.33 vs 4.8 and conversion rates 9% vs 15%, which increases Columbus’s chance of scoring. In the last 5 matches NYC scored 8 and conceded 10 goals (1.6 scored and 2.0 conceded on average), while Columbus scored 11 and conceded 7 (2.2 scored and 1.4 conceded), so both teams regularly score and concede. Additionally Columbus has 0% clean sheets this season and 100% of matches over 2.5 goals, whereas NYC has 33% clean sheets and 33% of matches over 2.5, which together favors a scenario where both teams score. Based on this I assess BTTS probability at 82% vs 18% and select BTTS - Yes as the strongest signal.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Based on xG: New York City has xG_for 1.52, Columbus 1.50, with xG_against at 0.98 for NYC and 1.21 for Columbus — the average of these values yields an expected 1.37 goals for the home side and 1.24 for the away side, total 2.61. A Poisson model with λ=2.61 gives roughly a 73% probability of at least 2 goals (Over 1.5), about 48% for at least 3 goals (Over 2.5) and around 27% for at least 4 goals (Over 3.5). Seasonal indicators reinforce an Over tendency: Columbus has 100% of matches over 1.5 and 100% over 2.5, New York City has 67% Over 1.5 and 33% Over 2.5, and in the last 5 matches Over 2.5 occurred in 60–80% of both teams’ games. Additionally Columbus averages 4.8 shots on target with a 15% conversion rate (vs NYC 4.33 and 9%) and concedes 2.0 goals per match on average, which increases the likelihood of a higher total. As a result the strongest signal is Over 1.5 (recommendation), with moderate support for Over 2.5 and a relatively low probability for Over 3.5.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest signal concerns the first half: Columbus led at the break in 60% of matches this season and in 5 of the last 5 games (60% season, 100% recent), while New York City led at the break in 50% of season matches and in 40% of the last 5. Visitors score an average of 1.0 goal by half-time (1.4 in the last 5) versus 0.67 (0.8 in the last 5) for the home side, and the xG of both teams is similar (NYC 1.52 vs Columbus 1.50) — Columbus’s advantage comes from a higher shot conversion rate (15% vs New York’s 9%). Columbus is also in better form (last 5: 60% wins vs NY’s 20%) and registers more shots on target (4.8 vs 4.33), which increases the chance of holding the lead. Although the visitors concede an average of 1.6 goals after the break and NY only scores 0.5 goals in the second half, the data indicate the most likely scenario is Columbus leading at half-time and Columbus winning after 90 minutes (HT/FT 2/2).
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
| New York City | Columbus Crew | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.32 |
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.
Columbus Crew is 600% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - New York City · 1.4 pts / game - Columbus Crew
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.
1.73 goals / game - New York City · 1.45 goals / game - Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew is 13% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.64 goals / game - New York City · 1.45 goals / game - Columbus Crew
New York City scores in 73% of games (8 of 11 meczów), while Columbus Crew keeps a clean sheet in 18% (2 of 11 meczów).
Columbus Crew scores in 82% of games (9 of 11 meczów), while New York City keeps a clean sheet in 9% (1 of 11 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 - New York City
Over / Under - Columbus Crew
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 47% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.36 pts / game - New York City · 2 pts / game - Columbus Crew
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
New York City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 27%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Columbus Crew - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 55% of games and wins 27%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.9 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -3 |
* 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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). 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
New York City
Columbus Crew
* 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
| New York City | Liga | Columbus Crew | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.36 | 3.20 | ▼ 2.91 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 64% | 59% | ▲ 73% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 55% | 61% | ▲ 64% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 9% | 23% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 82% | 74% | • 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 91% | 79% | ▲ 82% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of New York City vs Columbus Crew?
The MLS match finished New York City 3:0 Columbus Crew. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before New York City vs Columbus Crew?
New York City score 1.73 goals per game on average and Columbus Crew 1.45. The MLS average is 3.20 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 64% of New York City's matches and 73% of Columbus Crew's.
What form are New York City and Columbus Crew in?
Over the last 5 games New York City have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Columbus Crew 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for New York City vs Columbus Crew?
The statistical background for New York City vs Columbus Crew — 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.