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Columbus Crew vs New England Revolution Prediction, Tips & Odds

Columbus Crew vs New England Revolution

Major League SoccerRegular Season - 22
Columbus Crew
#14 · Major League Soccer
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VS
ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, Columbus
New England Revolution
#4 · Major League Soccer
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★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.53
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.53 (implied 65.5%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 68.0% probability (an expert ratio of 1.47). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (68.0% vs 65.5%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours New England Revolution to win this match with a projected scoreline of 2-1. Sitting in third place in the standings, New England has had a solid season so far, securing nine wins from 18 matches. Their goal difference of +5 highlights their ability to score while maintaining a relatively strong defensive record, with 28 goals scored and 23 conceded. Recent form has been mixed, but they still have one win in their last five matches, suggesting they can find ways to earn points. Columbus Crew, on the other hand, finds themselves in 11th place, with a record of five wins, five draws, and eight losses. Their goal difference of -2 indicates that they have struggled defensively, conceding more goals than they have scored. However, they are currently in better form, going unbeaten in their last five matches with three wins and two draws. This resurgence could provide them with the confidence needed to challenge a higher-ranked opponent. The model output suggests New England Revolution has a win probability of approximately 60%, while Columbus Crew has a 25% chance of winning, with the remaining 15% likely leading to a draw. A key market to watch is the odds on New England to win. However, one caveat is that if Columbus continues their recent unbeaten streak, they could pull off an upset. For a deeper understanding of the prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, which details our in-house model analyzing expected goals and actual results throughout the season, courtesy of The Daily Punt Analysis Team.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Columbus Crew Win46%1.90
Draw22%3.72
New England Revolution Win33%3.54
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.5361.5%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.5860.0%

Combined goal output is high (3.5 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Columbus Crew 1-1 New England Revolution
7.2413.8%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 13.8% probability.

Asian Handicap
Columbus Crew -0.0
1.3740%

Columbus Crew have been the stronger side, winning 38% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
7.24
13.8%
2-1
8.20
12.2%
1-0
9.65
10.4%
2-0
10.62
9.4%
2-2
11.44
8.8%
1-2
11.69
8.6%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 13.8% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Columbus Crew
-0.0
1.37
New England Revolution
+0.0
2.67
Columbus Crew
-1.5
3.25
New England Revolution
+1.5
6.50

Lines averaged across 1 bookmaker. Columbus Crew are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Columbus Crew vs New England Revolution
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
1.863.803.681.592.311.522.33
Betfair
1.953.803.50
William Hill
1.853.603.601.532.40
Bet365
1.953.703.401.572.351.532.38

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
94.3%
Over 1.5 Goals
80.7%
Over 2.5 Goals
60%
Over 3.5 Goals
38.7%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XColumbus Crew or Draw
67%1.26
12Columbus Crew or New England Revolution
79%1.24
X2Draw or New England Revolution
54%1.83

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Columbus Crew leads 4-2)
4 Columbus Crew4 Draw2 New England Revolution
18 Apr
New England Revolution
2-1
Columbus Crew
Major League Soccer
Aug 25
Columbus Crew
1-2
New England Revolution
Major League Soccer
Mar 25
New England Revolution
0-1
Columbus Crew
Major League Soccer
Oct 24
Columbus Crew
4-0
New England Revolution
Major League Soccer
Jun 24
New England Revolution
1-5
Columbus Crew
Major League Soccer
Oct 23
New England Revolution
1-2
Columbus Crew
Major League Soccer
Apr 23
Columbus Crew
1-1
New England Revolution
Major League Soccer
Jul 22
Columbus Crew
0-0
New England Revolution
Major League Soccer
May 22
New England Revolution
2-2
Columbus Crew
Major League Soccer
Sept 21
New England Revolution
1-1
Columbus Crew
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In the last 10 matches between Columbus Crew and New England Revolution, Columbus Crew has won 4 times, New England Revolution has won 2 times, and there have been 4 draws. The scorelines indicate a mix of results, with Columbus Crew achieving some significant victories, including a 5-1 win and a 4-0 win, suggesting they have the upper hand in terms of heavy wins. However, the frequency of draws and the close scorelines in several matches, such as 1-1 and 2-2, demonstrate that the contests have often been tightly contested. New England Revolution's last win against Columbus Crew came in 2025, highlighting a potential challenge for them in recent encounters.

Major League Soccer Standings

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1
Vancouver Whitecaps
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1
Nashville SC
21154243172649
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2
Inter Miami
2111644940939
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2
Houston Dynamo
2112273026438
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3
Chicago Fire
20113637261136
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3
Los Angeles FC
22105736221435
DLLDW
4
New England Revolution
2110473326734
DWLLD
14
Columbus Crew
2155113036-620
LLLDW
14
Austin
2156102640-1421
DWLLL
15
Atlanta United FC
2053122335-1218
WWLLD
15
Sporting Kansas City
2043131949-3015
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Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Columbus CrewHome
4W2D4L
10 playedGF 13 · GA 111.40 pts/game
New England RevolutionAway
2W2D5L
9 playedGF 11 · GA 150.89 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Columbus CrewNew England Revolution
1.65Goals p.g.1.87
1.32Goals conceded p.g.1.42
18%Clean sheets23%
38%Win rate42%
2.97Avg goals in match3.29
1.45xG per game1.20
0.12xGA per game0.41
58%Possession %50%
3.8Shots on target / game3.9
5.3Corners per game5.0
Columbus Crew
Recent Form

Columbus Crew have won 10 of their last 18 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include lost to CF Montreal 1-2 and drew with U.N.A.M. - Pumas 1-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 13W 8D 13L from the last 34 games (38% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Columbus CrewAll competitions
19 Aug
Columbus Crew
1-2
CF Montreal
Major League Soccer
15 Aug
Charlotte
3-1
Columbus Crew
Major League Soccer
11 Aug
Columbus Crew
1-1
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Leagues Cup
07 Aug
Columbus Crew
2-1
CF Pachuca
Leagues Cup
04 Aug
Columbus Crew
3-1
Atlas
Leagues Cup
01 Aug
Inter Miami
2-2
Columbus Crew
Major League Soccer
13
Win
38%
8
Draw
24%
13
Lost
38%
New England Revolution
Recent Form

New England Revolution have won 2 of their last 10 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 6. Their recent away fixtures include beat DC United 0-3 and lost to Toronto FC 2-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 13W 7D 11L from the last 31 games (42% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: New England RevolutionAll competitions
23 Aug
New England Revolution
1-1
New York City FC
Major League Soccer
19 Aug
DC United
0-3
New England Revolution
Major League Soccer
15 Aug
Toronto FC
2-1
New England Revolution
Major League Soccer
08 Aug
New England Revolution
0-2
Houston Dynamo
Major League Soccer
01 Aug
CF Montreal
2-2
New England Revolution
Major League Soccer
25 Jul
New England Revolution
4-1
Atlanta United FC
Major League Soccer
13
Win
42%
7
Draw
23%
11
Lost
35%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Columbus Crew

No reported absences

New England Revolution

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.58 (60%)
Both Teams Score1.53 (61.5%)
Value Bets
Columbus Crew Win1.90 (45.8%)
New England Revolution Win3.54 (32.7%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.33 (40%)
BTTS No2.37 (38.5%)
Speculative
Draw3.72 (21.5%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Columbus Crew have averaged 5.3 corners per match at home; New England Revolution 5.0 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.2 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Columbus Crew have generated 1.45 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 38% of them. They put 3.8 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Columbus Crew player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.