Our New York Red Bulls II vs Columbus Crew II Prediction: 5-2
New York Red Bulls II vs Columbus Crew II in the USA MLS Next Pro League is scheduled for an 21:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 26, 2026. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 5-2 for the match between New York Red Bulls II and Columbus Crew II.
This New York Red Bulls II vs Columbus Crew II prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
New York Red Bulls II's Last Match – New England Revolution II vs New York Red Bulls II
Determined to maintain their recent success, New York Red Bulls II must win following their 2-1 USA MLS Next Pro League victory against New England Revolution II on April 12. In that match, New York Red Bulls II recorded 61% possession and 5 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Revolution II | 39% | 0 (1) | 0.24 | 52 |
 New York Red Bulls II | 61% | 0 (5) | 0.91 | 48 |
Columbus Crew II's Last Match – CT United vs Columbus Crew II
Columbus Crew II will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-1 USA MLS Next Pro League triumph against CT United on April 11. In that match, Columbus Crew II had 52% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CT United | 48% | 10 (6) | 1.58 | 75 |
Columbus Crew II | 52% | 5 (6) | 0.43 | 42 |
New York Red Bulls II vs Columbus Crew II Stats
Key Stats
| New York Red Bulls II | Columbus Crew II | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.71 | Attacking Strength | 1.03 |
| 1.03 | Defence Strength | 1.61 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.8 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
New York Red Bulls II are averaging 2.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Columbus Crew II average 1.7 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.