Nashville vs Columbus Crew: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 23/08
USA - MLS
Main prediction: both to score
Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Nashville and Columbus Crew meet again. The clash, valid for the MLS 2026, takes place this 23/08 (Sunday), at GEODIS Park (The Castle), at 01:30.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Nashville have won 3 time(s). Columbus Crew have won 1. Nashville are the favourites with a 53% probability of winning on the betting platforms.
See where to watch, who the managers should send onto the pitch and the prediction for Nashville vs Columbus Crew.
Prediction for Nashville vs Columbus Crew
Nashville Win
Market: Nashville Win · @ 1.81
Confidence
70%
Last updated: 23-08-2026
Overview Nashville vs Columbus Crew
Nashville are favourites, with a 53% chance of winning according to the bookmakers and odds of 1.89. Nashville Soccer Club's performance this season backs up this status. The odds for a Columbus Crew Soccer Club win are 5.4 and a draw is 4.58.
In the MLS, Nashville have 14 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 40 goal(s) scored and 15 conceded, having Sam Surridge as top scorer with 12 goal(s). Meanwhile, Columbus Crew have 5 win(s), 5 draw(s) and 10 defeat(s), with 28 goal(s) scored and 33 conceded, and Diego Rossi as top scorer with 6 goal(s).
In the last 3 clashes between Nashville and Columbus Crew, all had under 9.5 corners.
Nashville are unbeaten against Columbus Crew in 3 matches.
Nashville have conceded goals in all of their last 3 clashes against Columbus Crew.
Nashville are unbeaten in 3 matches in the MLS.
In the last 3 matches involving Nashville, all had over 9.5 corners.
Columbus Crew are winless in 3 matches in the competition.
In the last 5 matches involving Columbus Crew, all had over 2.5 goals.
Columbus Crew have conceded goals in their last 5 matches in the league.
In the last 4 matches involving Columbus Crew, the first half had 2 or more goals.
Head-to-head between Nashville and Columbus Crew
In 12 clashes between Nashville and Columbus Crew, the record is balanced: 4 win(s) for each side and 4 draw(s). The most recent was on 14/03/2026, in the MLS. Score: Columbus Crew 0-1 Nashville.
A head-to-head record without clear dominance makes the predictions for Nashville vs Columbus Crew even more open and places each team's current form at the centre of the analysis.
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Nashville: current form
Nashville are in great form in the MLS: a 70% win rate and 2.3 points per match in 20 matches.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 3 win(s) and 1 defeat(s).
See more numbers in the Major League Soccer:
14 win(s), 4 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)
Performance: {team_a_table_ppg_overall} point(s) per match
40 goals scored (2 per match)
Top scorer: Sam Surridge (12 goal(s))
- 18/10/2026San Jose EarthquakesNashvilleD1118/10/2026MLSSan Jose Earthquakes
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Nashville1 - 1D - 15/10/2026NashvilleSporting KCW4015/10/2026MLSNashville
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Sporting KC4 - 0W - 11/10/2026AustinNashvilleW1411/10/2026MLSAustin
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Nashville1 - 4W - 27/09/2026NashvilleTorontoW2027/09/2026MLSNashville
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Toronto2 - 0W - 20/09/2026NashvilleChicago FireW3020/09/2026MLSNashville
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Chicago Fire3 - 0W
Columbus Crew: current form
Meanwhile, Columbus Crew are going through a difficult patch: 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. The opponents need to respond.
See their specific numbers in the Major League Soccer:
5 win(s), 5 draw(s), 10 defeat(s)
Performance: 1 point(s) per match
28 goals scored (1.4 per match)
Top scorer: Diego Rossi (6 goal(s))
- 18/10/2026FC CincinnatiColumbus CrewW0218/10/2026MLSFC Cincinnati
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Columbus Crew0 - 2W - 14/10/2026Columbus CrewCharlotteW3114/10/2026MLSColumbus Crew
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Charlotte3 - 1W - 10/10/2026Orlando CityColumbus CrewL3210/10/2026MLSOrlando City
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Columbus Crew3 - 2L - 27/09/2026Columbus CrewInter MiamiW2127/09/2026MLSColumbus Crew
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Inter Miami2 - 1W - 19/09/2026CF MontréalColumbus CrewW0219/09/2026MLSCF Montréal
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Columbus Crew0 - 2W
Nashville vs Columbus Crew key players
In the MLS, Sam Surridge carries Nashville Soccer Club's attack with 12 goal(s).
The playmaker is Cristian Espinoza, leading in assists with 8. In the whole season, Sam Surridge has 12 goal(s).
On the other side, Diego Rossi is the name that frightens the most for The Crew with 6 goal(s) in the MLS.
In terms of playmaking, Maximilian Arfsten leads in assists with 4. In the whole season, Diego Rossi has accumulated 6 goal(s).
Nashville vs Columbus Crew statistics in the MLS
Nashville have an average of 9.5 corners and 1.7 cards per match. Meanwhile, Columbus Crew have 9 corners and 1.45 cards. See the numbers for Nashville vs Columbus Crew in the table below.
Nashville
Home
Columbus Crew
Away
Points & Results
- PPG2.301
- 70%Wins25%
- 75%First to Score50%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game21.40
- Conceded/game0.751.65
- xG1.351.48
- xGA1.261.22
Trends
- 45%Both Score75%
- 45%Clean Sheet15%
- 20%Failed to Score15%
More tips for Nashville vs Columbus Crew
In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Nashville vs Columbus Crew in the MLS:
Our prediction is: Both teams don't score
Looking at the current form of both teams, betting the 'no' on the Both Teams to Score market seems like the smart way to go.
It's hard to see both teams getting goals in this match. The two defences have been quite solid, while the offences have had a hard time in front of goal. With that combination, this match could very well be a low-scoring affair with one or none of the teams finding the back of the net.
Our prediction is: under 9.5 corners
After analysing the odds in the different markets, our best betting tip for this match is on the corners market and taking the total to go under 9.5 corners.
We anticipate Nashville vs Columbus Crew to be quite a controlled match with the main action concentrated in the middle of the pitch. That should limit the number of opportunities for corners, and so the odds of 1.74 for 9 corners or fewer looks quite attractive.
Correct score prediction for Nashville vs Columbus Crew
Nashville have good form and arrived for this match scoring well. Their favoritism in the odds is a consequence of this. Exact score: Nashville 2-0 Columbus Crew. Score prognosis involves high uncertainty. Bet calmly.
Where to watch Nashville vs Columbus Crew
Check out where to watch the live match between Columbus Crew and Nashville:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Nashville and Columbus Crew
The line-ups for Nashville vs Columbus Crew in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Nashville Soccer Club line-up
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Columbus Crew Soccer Club line-up
The Columbus Crew starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Nashville vs Columbus Crew
Match: Nashville vs Columbus Crew
Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026
Date: 23/08/2026
Time: 01:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: GEODIS Park (The Castle)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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