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New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew: Defensive Woes Clash in MLS
In a match that pits two teams struggling defensively against each other, the New York Red Bulls host Columbus Crew. Both sides have shown concerning trends at the back, but the Crew's away form and recent results suggest a tough outing for the hosts.
This fixture appears set to be a battle of two teams with significant defensive frailties. The Red Bulls tend to dominate possession at home, and you sense they'll try to leverage that to build attacks, perhaps through patient buildup. However, their recent defensive lapses and the Crew's ability to score on the road, even in defeat, suggest the visitors might look to exploit transitional opportunities. The Crew's higher passing accuracy may also allow them to sustain pressure when they do get forward, potentially stretching a Red Bulls defence that has been leaky all season.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • New York Red Bulls concede an average of 2.3 goals per game overall.
- • Columbus Crew have lost 4 of their last 6 away matches, conceding 2.2 goals per game.
- • Both teams have odds suggesting a high likelihood of 'Both Teams to Score' and 'Over 2.5 Goals'.
AI Prediction
The Columbus Crew, despite their poor away win record, possess a more solid defensive foundation statistically. The Red Bulls' recent form has been particularly concerning, marked by losses and a failure to score in their last home outing. Odds favour a tight contest but lean slightly towards the visitors, which aligns with the data suggesting the Crew have the edge in offensive capability and a marginally better defensive structure, even away from home. Expect goals at both ends given both teams' defensive liabilities.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
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gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)by google65%X DRAWBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x227%O/U43%BTTS50%- gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)by google65% AWAYBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x230%O/U47%BTTS37%
- gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ru)by google65%X DRAWBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x227%O/U43%BTTS47%
- gemini-2.5-flash-lite (en)by google70% AWAYBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x237%O/U47%BTTS50%
llama-3.1-8b-instruct (it)by meta-llama82% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x230%O/U53%BTTS53%- llama-3.3-70b-instruct (pt)by meta-llama65% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x230%O/U60%BTTS57%
gpt-oss-120b:free (tr)by openai78% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x233%O/U57%BTTS60%
grok-4.1-fast (ja)by x-ai70% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x237%O/U57%BTTS50%- grok-4.1-fast (ko)by x-ai72% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x237%O/U50%BTTS50%
H2H
Team recent
New York Red Bulls Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Chicago Fire | 3 - 1 | |||||
HOME | FC Dallas | 0 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | FC Cincinnati | 0 - 2 | |||||
HOME | DC United | 4 - 4 | |||||
AWAY | CF Montreal | 1 - 4 | |||||
AWAY | Inter Miami | 2 - 2 | |||||
HOME | FC Cincinnati | 4 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Charlotte | 1 - 6 | |||||
AWAY | Toronto FC | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | CF Montreal | 0 - 3 |
The New York Red Bulls present a curious case. While their overall season stats paint a picture of a team that scores reasonably well (1.6 goals per game) and holds possession, their defensive record is alarming, conceding an average of 2.3 goals per match. Home form offers little respite, with a similar scoring rate but an equally porous defence. Recent form has seen a significant dip, with two losses in their last three games, scoring only once per outing and conceding 1.7 on average. Their last home match was a particularly poor offensive display, failing to score while conceding twice.
Columbus Crew Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | New York City FC | 0 - 3 | |||||
HOME | Minnesota United FC | 2 - 3 | |||||
HOME | Philadelphia Union | 2 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Los Angeles Galaxy | 2 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | New England Revolution | 1 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Orlando City SC | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Atlanta United FC | 3 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Toronto FC | 1 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Nashville SC | 0 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Chicago Fire | 0 - 0 |
Columbus Crew have a statistically stronger defence overall, conceding 1.6 goals per game compared to the Red Bulls' 2.3. However, their away form is a major concern, with four losses in six away fixtures and conceding a staggering 2.2 goals per game on the road. Despite this, their recent form, while not stellar, has seen them pick up a win in their last three, though they still concede heavily. Their last away game mirrored their struggles, with a heavy 3-0 defeat where they created few clear chances.
Odds
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