Sporting KC vs Columbus Crew: match statistics
Columbus Crew appears to be the favorite in this match despite their poor away form. Sporting KC is in disastrous form with a record of 0 wins in their last 5 matches and only 1 goal scored against 12 conceded. Columbus Crew demonstrates greater offensive efficiency with 10 goals in their last 5 matches and a higher xG coefficient (1.73 vs 0.0 for the hosts). The visitors also dominate in possession statistics (54%) and average 15 shots per away match. Although Columbus has a 100% loss rate away this season, this is based on just one match, and their overall form (1.2 points per match) surpasses the hopeless form of Sporting KC (0.2 points per match).
Sporting KC vs Columbus Crew: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sporting KC played against Columbus Crew in MLS (United States). The game was played on March 1, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Sporting KC has 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. Columbus Crew has 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 0.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Sporting KC scores 0.00 goals per game and allows 3.00. Columbus Crew scores 2.00 and allows 3.00. Games in this league average 2.76 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 0% of Sporting KC's games and 100% of Columbus Crew's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 100%, compared with league averages of 43% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Columbus Crew has the higher season xG average, 1.73 to 0.79 per game. Sporting KC takes 7.0 shots per game, while Columbus Crew takes 15.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Sporting KC leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.00 goals per game after halftime. Columbus Crew leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sporting KC's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (0 goals). For Columbus Crew, it is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 2.76 goals. Both teams score in 43% of games, and 52% 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
Columbus Crew appears to be the favorite in this match despite their poor away form. Sporting KC is in disastrous form with a record of 0 wins in their last 5 matches and only 1 goal scored against 12 conceded. Columbus Crew demonstrates greater offensive efficiency with 10 goals in their last 5 matches and a higher xG coefficient (1.73 vs 0.0 for the hosts). The visitors also dominate in possession statistics (54%) and average 15 shots per away match. Although Columbus has a 100% loss rate away this season, this is based on just one match, and their overall form (1.2 points per match) surpasses the hopeless form of Sporting KC (0.2 points per match).
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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
| Sporting KC | Columbus Crew | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 14% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.00 | 0.50 |
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.
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.
Sporting KC scores in 0% of games (0 of 1 meczów), while Columbus Crew keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 meczów).
Columbus Crew scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Sporting KC keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 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 - Sporting KC
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sporting KC - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Columbus Crew - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 0% |
| No goal | 100% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 4.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 100% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 0% |
| No goal | 0% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -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.
Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Sporting KC
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
| Sporting KC | Liga | Columbus Crew | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.76 | ▲ 5.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 0% | 43% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 52% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 29% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 76% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 95% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Sporting KC vs Columbus Crew?
The MLS match finished Sporting KC 2:2 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 Sporting KC vs Columbus Crew?
Sporting KC score 0.00 goals per game on average and Columbus Crew 2.00. The MLS average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 0% of Sporting KC's matches and 100% of Columbus Crew's.
What form are Sporting KC and Columbus Crew in?
Over the last 5 games Sporting KC have a 0-0-1 record (0.00 points per game) and Columbus Crew 0-0-1 (0.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sporting KC vs Columbus Crew?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.