Our New York Red Bulls II vs Columbus Crew II Prediction: 5-1
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 August 31, 2025. A 4-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
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 York Red Bulls II vs Chicago Fire II
New York Red Bulls II will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 USA MLS Next Pro League victory over Chicago Fire II, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign.
Columbus Crew II's Last Match – New York City FC II vs Columbus Crew II
Columbus Crew II will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-3 USA MLS Next Pro League defeat at the hands of New York City FC II on August 22. In that match, Columbus Crew II saw 46% of the ball and 12 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
New York City FC II | 54% | 0 (9) | 1.17 | 34 |
Columbus Crew II | 46% | 0 (12) | 0.82 | 41 |
New York Red Bulls II vs Columbus Crew II Stats
Key Stats
| New York Red Bulls II | Columbus Crew II | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.46 | Attacking Strength | 0.71 |
| 1.03 | Defence Strength | 1.61 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 2.5 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
New York Red Bulls II are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 2.4 conceded per match, while Columbus Crew II average 1.3 scored and 2.3 conceded per game.
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