Columbus Crew II vs New England II: match statistics
Columbus Crew II vs New England II: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Columbus Crew II played New England II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The match was played on 13 September 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Columbus Crew II: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. New England II: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Columbus Crew II scores 1.81 and concedes 1.58 goals per match. New England II scores 1.65 and concedes 1.54. League average: 3.35 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Columbus Crew II 69%, New England II 69%. Over 2.5: Columbus Crew II 69%, New England II 73%. League level: BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 67%.
xG, shots and style
New England II has higher xG: 1.85 vs 1.63. Columbus Crew II: 13.5 shots per match, New England II: 15.5.
Match halves
Columbus Crew II: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 1.12. New England II: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.92.
Goals by minute
Columbus Crew II: 76-90+ (13 goals). New England II: 76-90+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS Next Pro: 3.35 goals per match, BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 67%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 5 previous H2H matches were available: 1-3-1. Average goals 3.60, BTTS 100%.
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 II make excellent use of home advantage: they win 75% of their home matches, score an average of 2.33 goals, and lose only 8% of such games. New England II average 1.75 goals scored away from home but concede 1.42 goals per match, while the hosts allow opponents just 1.08 goals. Current form also favors the Columbus side, who have won 2 of their last five matches, whereas the visitors have failed to win, recording 1 draw and 4 defeats while conceding as many as 16 goals. Both teams produce a similar number of shots on target per match, at 5.42 each, but Columbus are far more clinical at home, converting 18% of their attempts into goals compared with New England II’s 12% away from home. The visitors’ higher away xG of 1.83 highlights their attacking potential, but their disastrous recent trend and the hosts’ superior home results point to a Columbus Crew II victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The seasonal profile clearly favors goals from both sides: BTTS occurred in 64% of Columbus Crew II matches and as many as 75% of New England II games, compared with the league average of 62%. The hosts score an average of 1.57 goals, while the visitors average 1.75, with both teams regularly allowing opponents chances and conceding 1.64 and 1.42 goals per match, respectively. New England II recorded BTTS in 100% of their last 5 matches and conceded as many as 3.2 goals per game, significantly increasing Columbus’s chances of scoring. At the same time, Columbus have generated an average of 2.01 xG in their last five matches, while New England have posted 2.16 xG, indicating strong attacking potential from both teams. The BTTS scenario is more likely than one team failing to score, particularly as both sides have kept clean sheets in only 29% and 25% of their matches this season.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The match profile clearly favors goals: Columbus average 1.57 goals per game, while New England II average 1.75, with both teams registering more than 5 shots on target per match. Recent form further boosts the projection, as Columbus have scored 10 goals in their last five games, while New England II have conceded as many as 16, averaging 3.2 per match. The Over 1.5 goals line has landed in 86% of Columbus matches and 75% of New England II games, while goalless performances from either team are rare: 14% and 8%, respectively. High xG figures, standing at 1.87 for the hosts and 1.83 for the visitors over the season, confirm that the number of chances should translate into at least two goals. The strongest selection is Over 1.5 goals, as it is strongly supported by both seasonal trends and the visitors’ recent defensive weaknesses.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Columbus Crew II win, as both teams were level after 45 minutes in 60% of their last five matches. New England II have also recorded a half-time draw in 50% of their matches this season, while the hosts were leading at the break in only 29% of games. After the interval, Columbus have recently averaged 1.6 goals scored and 0.8 conceded, whereas New England have scored 0.8 and conceded an average of 1.6 goals. The visitors are also in very poor form: they have failed to win any of their last five matches, losing 80% of them and conceding 3.2 goals per game over that period. The hosts’ potential is further supported by their higher average xG of 1.87 compared with the opponents’ 1.83, along with a clearly stronger current points record.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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 II | New England II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.30 |
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.
Columbus Crew II is 500% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Columbus Crew II · 0.2 pts / match - New England 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 10% better for: goals scored per match.
1.81 goals / match - Columbus Crew II · 1.65 goals / match - New England II
Columbus Crew II scores in 85% of matches (22 of 26 matches), while New England II keeps a clean sheet in 27% (7 of 26 matches).
New England II scores in 88% of matches (23 of 26 matches), while Columbus Crew II keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 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 II
Over / Under - New England II
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.
Columbus Crew II is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.38 pts / match - Columbus Crew II · 1.15 pts / match - New England II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Columbus Crew II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 46%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
New England II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -4 |
* 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 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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 II
New England II
* 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 Next Pro).
Teams vs league
| Columbus Crew II | Liga | New England II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.38 | 3.35 | ▼ 3.19 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 69% | 63% | ▲ 69% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 69% | 67% | ▲ 73% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 21% | ▲ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 73% | 76% | • 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 85% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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
Recent meetings (5): Columbus Crew II 1 - 3 - 1 New England II. Average goals 3.60, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Columbus Crew II vs New England II?
The MLS Next Pro match finished Columbus Crew II 1:1 New England II. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Columbus Crew II and New England II?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches Columbus Crew II won 1, New England II won 1 and 3 ended level. These games averaged 3.60 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Columbus Crew II vs New England II?
Columbus Crew II score 1.81 goals per game on average and New England II 1.65. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.35 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 67% of games. Both teams score in 69% of Columbus Crew II's matches and 69% of New England II's.
What form are Columbus Crew II and New England II in?
Over the last 5 games Columbus Crew II have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and New England II 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Columbus Crew II vs New England II?
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.