Columbus Crew vs New York City FC: Prediction, H2H & Betting Tips

Columbus Crew take on New York City FC in the Major League Soccer on Wednesday, 22 July 2026. Below is our data-driven preview and prediction for this fixture, based on head-to-head history, recent form and league position.

Going into the game, Columbus Crew sit 14th in the Major League Soccer on 20 points from 21 games, while New York City FC are 7th on 27 points.

Final result: Columbus Crew 1–2 New York City FC. New York City FC won the match.

Columbus Crew come into this fixture having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 games (WDLLL), scoring in every game.

New York City FC come into this fixture having won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 games (WDLLD), scoring in every game.

In their last 15 meetings, Columbus Crew have won 7, drawn 3 and lost 5 against New York City FC. These fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 73% of them.

Defensively, Columbus Crew kept 2 clean sheets and New York City FC kept 3 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.