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Columbus Crew II

MLS Next ProSeason 2026Federico Fernando HiguaínData current as of August 31, 2026
Form (recent games)
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Columbus Crew II 2026: season in numbers

Columbus Crew II in MLS Next Pro

Columbus Crew II plays in MLS Next Pro (United States) during the 2026 season. Next game: Philadelphia Union II.

Form and record

Columbus Crew II has 12 wins, 5 draws and 7 losses, averaging 1.71 points per game. Over the last five games, the team has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, worth 1.20 points per game.

Goals and clean sheets

Columbus Crew II scores 1.88 goals per game and allows 1.50. The team keeps a clean sheet in 21% of games and fails to score in 13%.

BTTS / Over / Under

Both teams score in 71% of Columbus Crew II's games. 71% finish with at least three goals and 50% with at least four. Those games average 3.38 total goals.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 67% of games. The team scored in both halves in 38% of games. Last five: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 80%.

Halves and minutes

Columbus Crew II scores 0.75 goals in the first half and 1.13 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 76-90 (12 goals).

xG and playing style

Columbus Crew II averages 1.61 xG and 1.69 xGA per game. The team takes 13.2 shots, puts 5.4 on target and averages 54% possession.

Key statistical indicators

Columbus Crew II's xG differential is -0.08 per game. Its points-per-game average over the last five differs from the season mark by -0.51. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

1.71Points per game
1.88Goals scored / game
1.50Goals allowed / game
71%Over 2.5 goals
71%Both teams scored
21%Clean sheets
13%Games without a goal

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall, at home and away.

Season result split
50% W21% R29% P
+9
Goal difference
1.71
PPG (season)
1.20
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal88%
2 goals63%
3 goals29%
4 goals8%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal79%
2 goals54%
3 goals8%
4 goals8%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

See how often this team's games clear each goal line, including first-half and second-half results.

Halves

Goal before half-time75%League average: 77%
Min. 2 goals before half-time50%League average: 45%
Min. 3 goals before half-time21%League average: 18%
Goal after half-time88%League average: 85%
Min. 2 goals after half-time50%League average: 58%
Min. 3 goals after half-time29%League average: 28%

Goal patterns

Scoring patterns from this team's games, plus a closer look at the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time38%
BTTS in both halves8%
Scored in both halves38%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS67%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS4%

Game halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

33% W46% R21% P
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

50% W25% R25% P
35
Half-time points
1.46
PPG (1st half)
-2
Goal difference
42
Second-half points
1.75
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.75
Conceded before half-time0.83
Scored after half-time1.13
Conceded after half-time0.67
Clean sheet before half-time46%
Clean sheet after half-time46%
No goal before half-time42%
No goal after half-time33%
Last 5 games - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)1.201.80
Goals scored / game0.61.4
Goals allowed / game0.80.6
Average goals per game1.42.0
Min. 1 goal80%100%
Min. 2 goals60%40%
Min. 3 goals0%40%
Clean sheets40%40%
Games without a goal40%40%
Goal difference-1+4
1st half (Last 5): 20% leading - 60% drawing - 20% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 40%
2nd half (Last 5): 60% won - 0% drawing - 40% lost

Goals by minute

The parts of a game in which this team scores and allows the most goals.

Columbus Crew II
ScoredConceded
4
4
0-15
4
8
16-30
10
8
31-45
8
4
46-60
7
5
61-75
12
7
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Allows the most goals in minutes 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Efficient finishing
41%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.12
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.35
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.08
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.46
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.27
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.19
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
113%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
90%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.51
Lead holding
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
152%
Defense after halftime
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.2
Late goals
27% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
27%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Squad

Players with verified appearances in this competition season.

Form across the last 5, 6 and 10 matches

Compare the team's latest matches across all competitions. The 5-match window reacts fastest to change, while 10 matches show the broader trend.

Corners

See how often the team wins corners, concedes them and crosses the main total-corners lines.

Overall

24 matches
4.3
Corners won per match
5.0
Corners conceded per match
9.3
Total corners per match
50.0%
Over 8.5 corners
37.5%
Over 9.5 corners
33.3%
Over 10.5 corners

Home

12 matches
4.5
Corners won per match
5.2
Corners conceded per match
9.7
Total corners per match
58.3%
Over 8.5 corners
41.7%
Over 9.5 corners
33.3%
Over 10.5 corners

Away

12 matches
4.0
Corners won per match
4.9
Corners conceded per match
8.9
Total corners per match
41.7%
Over 8.5 corners
33.3%
Over 9.5 corners
33.3%
Over 10.5 corners

Cards and discipline

Compare the team's cards with its opponents' cards, including how often either side receives a red card.

Overall

24 matches
1.8
Team cards per match
1.5
Opponent cards per match
3.2
Total cards per match
45.8%
Over 3.5
20.8%
Over 4.5
4.2%
Red cards

Home

12 matches
1.6
Team cards per match
1.6
Opponent cards per match
3.2
Total cards per match
41.7%
Over 3.5
16.7%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Away

12 matches
1.9
Team cards per match
1.3
Opponent cards per match
3.3
Total cards per match
50.0%
Over 3.5
25.0%
Over 4.5
8.3%
Red cards

Strength of recent opponents

Recent results make more sense when you also know how strong the opponents have been.

1.44
Opponents' average PPG
14.2
Opponents' average position
Harder than average

Over its last 10 games, Columbus Crew II faced opponents averaging 1.44 points per game and an average standings position of No. 14.2 in a 30-team league. Compared with the league average, that was a harder than average schedule.

Recent games

Upcoming games

Round 29
Columbus Crew II
New England II
Round 30
Columbus Crew II
Carolina Core

FAQ

What is Columbus Crew II's recent form?

Columbus Crew II has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over the last five games. The team averages 1.71 points per game this season.

How many goals does Columbus Crew II score per game?

Columbus Crew II scores 1.88 goals per game and allows 1.50. These averages show the team's attacking and defensive record this season.

How often do Columbus Crew II's games have BTTS or Over 2.5 goals?

Both teams score in 71% of Columbus Crew II's games, while 71% finish with at least three goals. Columbus Crew II keeps a clean sheet in 21% of games.

Who does Columbus Crew II play next?

Columbus Crew II's next game is Philadelphia Union II vs. Columbus Crew II on September 4, 2026. Pre-game stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I find Columbus Crew II stats and betting picks?

This page covers Columbus Crew II's form, home and away records, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. Betting picks and full analysis for upcoming games are available in the NoFluffPicks app.