Our New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew Prediction: 3-2
New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew in the USA MLS is scheduled for an 23:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 30, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 3-2 home triumph, but considering recent goal trends, betting on over 2.5 goals also makes sense.
This New York Red Bulls 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
New York Red Bulls's Last Match – Philadelphia Union vs New York Red Bulls
New York Red Bulls will be looking to bounce back after a 2-3 USA US Open Cup defeat against Philadelphia Union on August 14. In that match, New York Red Bulls recorded 52% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Philadelphia Union | 48% | 11 (5) | 2.01 | 43 |
New York Red Bulls | 52% | 7 (4) | 0.6 | 49 |
Columbus Crew's Last Match – Columbus Crew vs Leon
Columbus Crew will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 Leagues Cup triumph against Leon on August 5. In that match, Columbus Crew recorded 54% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Columbus Crew | 54% | 12 (7) | 1.67 | 64 |
Leon | 46% | 5 (1) | 0.28 | 26 |
New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew Stats
Key Stats
| New York Red Bulls | Columbus Crew | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.63 | Attacking Strength | 1.18 |
| 1.18 | Defence Strength | 1.2 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
New York Red Bulls are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Columbus Crew average 1.8 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.