Our Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew Prediction: 2-1
Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew in the USA MLS is scheduled for an 01:30 GMT kick-off on Thursday July 17, 2025. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew 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
Nashville SC's Last Match – Inter Miami CF vs Nashville SC
Nashville SC must win to recover from their recent 1-2 USA MLS defeat against Inter Miami CF on July 13 and regain momentum. In that match, Nashville SC had 47% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Inter Miami CF | 53% | 7 (5) | 0.86 | 39 |
Nashville SC | 47% | 5 (2) | 0.62 | 43 |
Columbus Crew's Last Match – FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew will aim to maintain their momentum following a 4-2 USA MLS triumph against FC Cincinnati on July 13. In that match, Columbus Crew controlled 51% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FC Cincinnati | 49% | 12 (4) | 0.74 | 38 |
Columbus Crew | 51% | 9 (5) | 1.09 | 39 |
Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew Stats
Key Stats
| Nashville SC | Columbus Crew | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.37 | Attacking Strength | 1.22 |
| 0.69 | Defence Strength | 1.06 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nashville SC are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Columbus Crew average 1.8 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.



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