Our Richmond Kickers vs Columbus Crew Prediction: 1-2
Richmond Kickers vs Columbus Crew in the USA US Open Cup is scheduled for an 00:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday April 15, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 1-2 away triumph, but considering both teams’ attacking strengths, BTTS is a highly likely scenario.
This Richmond Kickers 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
Richmond Kickers's Last Match – Richmond Kickers vs Loudoun United FC
Richmond Kickers will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 USA US Open Cup triumph against Loudoun United FC on April 1. In that match, Richmond Kickers had 39% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Richmond Kickers | 39% | 6 (2) | 0.52 | 39 |
 Loudoun United FC | 61% | 6 (2) | 0.49 | 62 |
Columbus Crew's Last Match – Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew must win to recover from their recent 1-2 USA MLS defeat against Toronto FC on March 21 and regain momentum. In that match, Columbus Crew recorded 56% possession, attempting 3 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Toronto FC | 44% | 8 (5) | 0.91 | 32 |
 Columbus Crew | 56% | 3 (4) | 0.65 | 29 |
Richmond Kickers vs Columbus Crew Stats
Key Stats
| Richmond Kickers | Columbus Crew | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.11 | Attacking Strength | 1.49 |
| 1.04 | Defence Strength | 0.7 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Richmond Kickers are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Columbus Crew average 1.4 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.