Our New York City FC II vs Columbus Crew II Prediction: 3-1
New York City FC II vs Columbus Crew II in the USA MLS Next Pro League is scheduled for an 23:30 GMT kick-off on Friday August 22, 2025. We’re backing a 3-1 home win, but for those looking at alternative bets, over 2.5 goals is worth considering based on both teams' attacking stats.
This New York City FC 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 City FC II's Last Match – Huntsville City vs New York City FC II
New York City FC II will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 USA MLS Next Pro League loss to Huntsville City on August 17. In that match, New York City FC II had 50% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Huntsville City | 50% | 0 (16) | 1.94 | 47 |
New York City FC II | 50% | 0 (2) | 0.67 | 28 |
Columbus Crew II's Last Match – Columbus Crew II vs Orlando City II
Determined to maintain their recent success, Columbus Crew II must win following their 2-1 USA MLS Next Pro League victory against Orlando City II on August 17. In that match, Columbus Crew II recorded 56% possession and 14 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Columbus Crew II | 56% | 0 (14) | 1.23 | 44 |
Orlando City II | 44% | 0 (5) | 0.97 | 28 |
New York City FC II vs Columbus Crew II Stats
Key Stats
| New York City FC II | Columbus Crew II | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.98 | Attacking Strength | 0.71 |
| 1.09 | Defence Strength | 1.6 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 0.5 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
New York City FC II are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Columbus Crew II average 1.3 scored and 2.3 conceded per game.