Our New York City FC vs Columbus Crew Prediction: 2-1
New York City FC vs Columbus Crew in the USA MLS is scheduled for an 23:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday September 17, 2025. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This New York City FC 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 City FC's Last Match – Chicago Fire vs New York City FC
Determined to maintain their recent success, New York City FC must win following their 3-1 USA MLS victory against Chicago Fire on September 14. In that match, New York City FC controlled 49% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Fire | 51% | 8 (4) | 0.99 | 37 |
 New York City FC | 49% | 9 (6) | 1.34 | 41 |
Columbus Crew's Last Match – Atlanta United vs Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew will seek to keep their streak alive after a 5-4 USA MLS victory over Atlanta United on September 13. In that match, Columbus Crew recorded 52% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta United | 48% | 18 (8) | 3.6 | 38 |
 Columbus Crew | 52% | 7 (8) | 1.21 | 33 |
New York City FC vs Columbus Crew Stats
Key Stats
| New York City FC | Columbus Crew | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attacking Strength | 1.19 |
| 0.63 | Defence Strength | 1.29 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
New York City FC are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Columbus Crew average 1.6 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
New York City FC 17-14
Columbus Crew 16-17
What are the odds for this match?
New York City FC to win: @2.15
Draw: @3.75
Columbus Crew to win: @3.1
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.8