Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for New York RB vs Columbus Crew in the Major League Soccer. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 00:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | New York RB vs Columbus Crew |
|---|---|
| Competition | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Thursday, 14 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 00:30 BST |
| Venue | Red Bull Arena |
Match Prediction: New York RB 1-2 Columbus Crew
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 18 Oct 2025 |  Columbus Crew vs  New York RB |
3 – 1 | Historic Crew Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 31 Aug 2025 | New York RB vs Columbus Crew |
0 – 0 | Red Bull Arena |
| Major League Soccer | 03 Nov 2024 | New York RB vs Columbus Crew |
2 – 2 | Red Bull Arena |
| Major League Soccer | 29 Oct 2024 | Columbus Crew vs New York RB |
0 – 1 | Lower.com Field |
| Major League Soccer | 19 Oct 2024 | New York RB vs Columbus Crew |
2 – 3 | Red Bull Arena |
New York RB come into this one on the back of a run that has included two straight 0-2 defeats, while Columbus Crew have been more productive in front of goal despite their own recent loss. The head-to-head record also leans towards Columbus Crew, who won the most recent meeting 3-1 and have taken two of the last five. With no xG data available, the clearest edge in the numbers is Columbus Crew’s better recent scoring return and New York RB’s repeated defensive issues.
That said, New York RB have shown they can score at home, as seen in the 4-4 draw with DC United, so they are capable of making this competitive. Columbus Crew have also conceded in four of their last five league matches, which suggests New York RB should get chances at Red Bull Arena. Even so, Columbus Crew’s recent wins over Philadelphia Union and LA Galaxy point to a side with enough quality to edge a tight game.
Form Guide & Team Overview
New York RB
New York RB’s recent league form has been patchy, with no wins in their last five and only two draws to show for it. They have lost their last two matches 0-2, and the wider run also includes a 4-4 draw with DC United and a 1-4 defeat at CF Montréal, which underlines how open their games have been.
The main concern is the balance between attack and defence, because they have scored in three of those five but have also conceded heavily. At home, the 0-2 loss to Dallas followed the high-scoring draw with DC United, so their results have been mixed rather than reliable.
New York RB Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 | New York RB vs  Dallas |
0 – 2 | L | Red Bull Arena |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Apr 2026 |  Cincinnati vs New York RB |
2 – 0 | L | TQL Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 22 Apr 2026 | New York RB vs  DC United |
4 – 4 | D | Red Bull Arena |
| Major League Soccer | 18 Apr 2026 |  CF Montréal vs New York RB |
4 – 1 | L | Stade Saputo |
| Major League Soccer | 11 Apr 2026 |  Inter Miami vs New York RB |
2 – 2 | D | Chase Stadium |
Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew’s recent league form is more positive overall, with two wins, one draw and two defeats from their last five. They beat Philadelphia Union 2-0 and LA Galaxy 2-1, which shows they have been able to turn home matches into points.
Their latest result was a 2-3 loss to Minnesota United, so they are not coming in on a clean run. Even so, they have scored in four of their last five league games, and that gives them a stronger attacking base than New York RB’s recent record.
Columbus Crew Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 | Columbus Crew vs  Minnesota United |
2 – 3 | L | Historic Crew Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Apr 2026 | Columbus Crew vs  Philadelphia Union |
2 – 0 | W | Historic Crew Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 23 Apr 2026 | Columbus Crew vs  LA Galaxy |
2 – 1 | W | Historic Crew Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 18 Apr 2026 |  New England vs Columbus Crew |
2 – 1 | L | Gillette Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 12 Apr 2026 | Columbus Crew vs  Orlando City |
1 – 1 | D | Historic Crew Stadium |
Team News & Injury Report
New York RB
- Justin Che (Hamstring Injury)
Columbus Crew
- Jamal Thiaré (Calf Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
New York RB (4-3-3)
Predicted lineup: Ethan Horvath (Goalkeeper), Dylan Nealis (Defender), Juan Mina (Defender), Matthew Dos Santos (Defender), Tim Parker (Defender), Adri Mehmeti (Midfielder), Emil Forsberg (Midfielder), Ronald Donkor (Midfielder), Cade Cowell (Attacker), Jorge Ruvalcaba (Attacker), Julian Hall (Attacker)
New York RB’s predicted 4-3-3 should give them width and allow the front three to press Columbus Crew’s back line early. The midfield three will need to protect the defence better than in recent results, while also getting the ball quickly into the attacking areas.
Columbus Crew (4-4-2)
Predicted lineup: Patrick Schulte (Goalkeeper), Malte Amundsen (Defender), Rudy Camacho (Defender), Sean Zawadzki (Defender), Steven Moreira (Defender), Dylan Chambost (Midfielder), Hugo Picard (Midfielder), Max Arfsten (Midfielder), Taha Habroune (Midfielder), Diego Rossi (Attacker), Dániel Gazdag (Attacker)
Columbus Crew’s predicted 4-4-2 gives them a compact shape that can stay organised without the ball and still support two forwards. With wide midfielders and two central attackers, they should be able to look for direct combinations and make the most of transitions.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| New York RB | Columbus Crew | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| New York RB | Columbus Crew | Cade Cowell against Malte Amundsen could be important if New York RB are to stretch Columbus Crew’s back line and create space in wide areas. |
| New York RB | Columbus Crew | Adri Mehmeti against Dylan Chambost may shape the midfield battle, with both sides needing control in central areas. |
| New York RB | Columbus Crew | Cade Cowell is key for New York RB because his attacking threat gives them one of their clearest routes to goal. |
| New York RB | Columbus Crew | Diego Rossi is key for Columbus Crew because he has been part of a side that has scored regularly in recent league matches. |
FAQs
For the best Major League Soccer outright predictions, explore our guide.
Odds and market details are accurate as of the time of publication.
