Columbus Crew vs New York City: match statistics
Columbus Crew vs New York City: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Columbus Crew played New York City in MLS (United States). The match was played on 22 July 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Columbus Crew: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. New York City: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Columbus Crew scores 1.40 and concedes 1.53 goals per match. New York City scores 1.67 and concedes 1.40. League average: 3.30 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Columbus Crew 67%, New York City 60%. Over 2.5: Columbus Crew 60%, New York City 53%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 62%.
xG, shots and style
Columbus Crew has higher xG: 1.42 vs 1.39. Columbus Crew: 11.5 shots per match, New York City: 11.4.
Match halves
Columbus Crew: half-time lead 53%, second-half goals 0.53. New York City: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.80.
Goals by minute
Columbus Crew: 31-45+ (6 goals). New York City: 16-30 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 3.30 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 62%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
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 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 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
New York City is 75% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Columbus Crew · 1.4 pts / match - 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 match.
1.4 goals / match - Columbus Crew · 1.67 goals / match - New York City
New York City is 9% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.53 goals / match - Columbus Crew · 1.4 goals / match - New York City
Columbus Crew scores in 80% of matches (12 of 15 matches), while New York City keeps a clean sheet in 20% (3 of 15 matches).
New York City scores in 80% of matches (12 of 15 matches), while Columbus Crew keeps a clean sheet in 20% (3 of 15 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 - New York City
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 is 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.87 pts / match - Columbus Crew · 1.47 pts / match - New York City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Columbus Crew - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 53% of matches and wins 27%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
New York City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 33%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Columbus Crew
New York City
* 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 | New York City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Columbus Crew 0 - 0 - 1 New York City. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.