New York City FC (2-1-1) vs Columbus Crew (2-0-2)
Game Info: Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 7:30 pm ET (Lower.com Field)
Betting Odds: Columbus Crew -130 -- Over/Under: 2.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: MLS Season Pass
New York City FC will visit Columbus Crew on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Lower.com Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an New York City FC vs Columbus Crew Prediction. We will examine:
Columbus Crew recent form and player performance
New York City FC recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving Columbus Crew
Recent betting trends and streaks involving New York City FC
Recent betting trends in games played between the New York City FC and Columbus Crew
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for New York City FC vs Columbus Crew game
Columbus Crew Preview
Columbus Crew has 8 points this season and are sitting on the third place of the Eastern Conference. Columbus Crew is undefeated this season, with a 2-0-2 record, while having a perfect 2-0 home record. Columbus Crew is coming off a 1-1 draw on the road against San Diego.
Over/under is 3-3 in their 6 games this season, and Both teams to score is also 3-3. Columbus Crew is averaging 1.50 goals per game, which is 7th in the East, while allowing 0.75 goals per game, which is tied with three more teams for the best in the conference. Diego Rossi and Jacen Russell-Rowe are the top scorers for Columbus Crew this season with 2 total goals each.
New York City FC Preview
New York City FC has 7 points this season and are tied with three more teams on the 4th place of the Eastern Conference. New York City has a 2-1-1 record this season and have a 0-1-1 road record. New York City is coming off a 2-1 home victory over New England Revolution.
Over is 3-1 in their 4 games this season, and 2-1 in their last 3 at home. Both teams to score – Yes is 3-1 in their 4 games.
New York City is averaging 1.50 goals per game, which is tied for the 4th-best in the East, while allowing 1.25 goals per game, which is tied for the 4th-best in the conference. Adrian Alonso Martínez Batista is the top scorer for New York City this season with 3 total goals.
Why Columbus Crew will win
- Columbus is undefeated in its last 12 MLS games as an underdog.
- Columbus has won three of its last four MLS night games against New York City FC.
- New York City FC has lost each of its last five MLS night games as an away favorite.
- The home team has won eight of New York City FC's last 11 MLS games.
Why New York City FC will win
- New York City FC has won nine of its last 12 MLS night games following a win.
Total Points Facts
- The 'Both Teams to Score' market has hit in nine of the last 10 MLS games between Columbus and New York City FC.
- The 'Over 3.5 Goals' market has hit in seven of Columbus' last eight MLS night games as a home favorite.
- The 'Both Teams to Score' market has hit in 10 of Columbus' last 11 MLS games as a favorite against New York City FC.
New York City FC vs Columbus Crew Prediction
Columbus Crew were undefeated against New York City last season, with two wins and one draw. They won both meetings in Columbus by 4-2 and 2-1. Columbus is undefeated in their last 5 overall meetings against New York with a 3-0-2 record, and are also undefeated in their last 10 meetings in Columbus with a dominating 8-0-2 record. Both teams to score – Yes is a dominating 9-1 in their last 10 overall meetings.
In this New York City FC vs Columbus Crew Prediction, Columbus is coming as home favorites. Columbus is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season and have been undefeated so far. They have been dominating New York in their recent meetings, especially at home, and New York has not won on the road yet this season. I like the hosts to continue their dominance in their home court, so give me Columbus Crew on the moneyline in this one.
Nikos’s Pick Columbus Crew ML
AUTHOR: Nikos Lagouretos
