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Columbus Crew

MLSSeason 2026Henrik RydströmNo. 29Data current as of September 04, 2026
Form (recent games)
DLLLL
4-match losing streak

Columbus Crew 2026: season in numbers

Columbus Crew in MLS

Columbus Crew plays in MLS (United States) during the 2026 season. Columbus Crew is No. 29 in the standings. Next game: Colorado Rapids.

Form and record

Columbus Crew has 5 wins, 5 draws and 12 losses, averaging 0.91 points per game. Over the last five games, the team has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, worth 0.20 points per game.

Goals and clean sheets

Columbus Crew scores 1.41 goals per game and allows 1.77. The team keeps a clean sheet in 14% of games and fails to score in 14%.

BTTS / Over / Under

Both teams score in 77% of Columbus Crew's games. 73% finish with at least three goals and 41% with at least four. Those games average 3.18 total goals.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 68% of games. The team scored in both halves in 23% of games. Last five: BTTS 100%, Over 2.5 100%.

Halves and minutes

Columbus Crew scores 0.86 goals in the first half and 0.55 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 31-45 (10 goals).

xG and playing style

Columbus Crew averages 1.41 xG and 1.30 xGA per game. The team takes 11.4 shots, puts 3.8 on target and averages 57% possession.

Key statistical indicators

Columbus Crew's xG differential is 0.11 per game. Its points-per-game average over the last five differs from the season mark by -0.71. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

0.91Points per game20 pts
1.41Goals scored / game
1.77Goals allowed / game
73%Over 2.5 goals
77%Both teams scored
14%Clean sheets
14%Games without a goal

Record

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

Season result split
23% W23% R55% P
-8
Goal difference
0.91
PPG (season)
0.20
PPG (last 5)

Goals

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

How often they score at least...

1 goal86%
2 goals50%
3 goals5%
4 goals0%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal86%
2 goals59%
3 goals32%
4 goals0%

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-time86%League average: 77%
Min. 2 goals before half-time45%League average: 44%
Min. 3 goals before half-time27%League average: 19%
Goal after half-time82%League average: 81%
Min. 2 goals after half-time41%League average: 51%
Min. 3 goals after half-time18%League average: 23%

Goal patterns

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

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time32%
BTTS in both halves5%
Scored in both halves23%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS68%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS5%

Game halves

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

Half-time state

41% W23% R36% P
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

14% W36% R50% P
32
Half-time points
1.45
PPG (1st half)
+2
Goal difference
17
Second-half points
0.77
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.86
Conceded before half-time0.77
Scored after half-time0.55
Conceded after half-time1
Clean sheet before half-time50%
Clean sheet after half-time27%
No goal before half-time32%
No goal after half-time59%
Last 5 games - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)0.200.80
Goals scored / game0.80.6
Goals allowed / game1.61.0
Average goals per game2.41.6
Min. 1 goal100%100%
Min. 2 goals80%20%
Min. 3 goals60%20%
Clean sheets0%20%
Games without a goal20%60%
Goal difference-4-2
1st half (Last 5): 0% leading - 20% drawing - 80% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 80%
2nd half (Last 5): 20% won - 20% drawing - 60% lost

Goals by minute

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

Columbus Crew
ScoredConceded
5
8
0-15
4
5
16-30
10
4
31-45
5
5
46-60
3
7
61-75
4
10
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Allows the most goals in minutes 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.

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

Advanced stats

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

Attacking profile

Style: Balanced
33%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.12
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.37
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.
+0.11
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.47
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-5.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
0.00
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.47
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
88%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
111%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.71
Lead holding
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 23%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
56%
Defense after halftime
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
13% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
13%

* 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

22 matches
5.2
Corners won per match
3.9
Corners conceded per match
9.0
Total corners per match
59.1%
Over 8.5 corners
40.9%
Over 9.5 corners
22.7%
Over 10.5 corners

Home

11 matches
4.5
Corners won per match
3.1
Corners conceded per match
7.6
Total corners per match
54.5%
Over 8.5 corners
27.3%
Over 9.5 corners
0.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Away

11 matches
5.8
Corners won per match
4.6
Corners conceded per match
10.5
Total corners per match
63.6%
Over 8.5 corners
54.5%
Over 9.5 corners
45.5%
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

22 matches
1.4
Team cards per match
2.2
Opponent cards per match
3.6
Total cards per match
54.5%
Over 3.5
31.8%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Home

11 matches
1.4
Team cards per match
2.9
Opponent cards per match
4.3
Total cards per match
72.7%
Over 3.5
54.5%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Away

11 matches
1.5
Team cards per match
1.5
Opponent cards per match
2.9
Total cards per match
36.4%
Over 3.5
9.1%
Over 4.5
0.0%
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
14.5
Opponents' average position
Harder than average

Over its last 10 games, Columbus Crew faced opponents averaging 1.44 points per game and an average standings position of No. 14.5 in a 30-team league. Compared with the league average, that was a harder than average schedule.

Recent games

Upcoming games

Soccer games
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Colorado Rapids
DC United
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New York RB
Montreal Impact
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Inter Miami
Orlando City
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Charlotte
FC Cincinnati
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Toronto
FC Dallas
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FAQ

What is Columbus Crew's recent form?

Columbus Crew has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over the last five games. The team averages 0.91 points per game this season.

Where is Columbus Crew in the MLS standings?

Columbus Crew is No. 29 with 20 points.

How many goals does Columbus Crew score per game?

Columbus Crew scores 1.41 goals per game and allows 1.77. These averages show the team's attacking and defensive record this season.

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

Both teams score in 77% of Columbus Crew's games, while 73% finish with at least three goals. Columbus Crew keeps a clean sheet in 14% of games.

Who does Columbus Crew play next?

Columbus Crew's next game is Columbus Crew vs. Colorado Rapids on September 5, 2026. Pre-game stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I find Columbus Crew stats and betting picks?

This page covers Columbus Crew'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.