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.
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Prediction for Nashville vs Columbus Crew
Nashville Win
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))
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))
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
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D L W |
2 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | W D L W D |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 90% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 3.9 | 1.6 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.9 | 1.1 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 70% | 20% |
| Without Conceding | 45% | 30% | 60% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 90% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.55 | 1.15 |
|
xGA
|
1.26 | 1.24 | 1.27 |
Columbus Crew
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D W L |
0.8 |
| Home | L W L W L |
1.2 |
| Away | L D D L L |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 40% | 10% |
| Goals | 3.05 | 2.4 | 3.7 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.65 | 1.1 | 2.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 60% | 90% |
| Without Conceding | 15% | 30% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 20% | 10% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 40% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.46 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.22 | 1.16 | 1.28 |
More tips for Nashville vs Columbus Crew
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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
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2
Daniel Lovitz
Defender
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3
Maxwell Woledzi
Defender
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5
Jack Maher
Defender
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9
Sam Surridge
Forward
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10
Hany Mukhtar
Midfielder
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11
Elias Saad
Forward
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14
Ishak Mohammed
Forward
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16
Matthew Corcoran
Midfielder
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20
Edvard Sandvik Tagseth
Midfielder
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27
Reed Baker-Whiting
Defender
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99
Brian Schwake
Goalkeeper
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Columbus Crew Soccer Club line-up
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4
Rudy Camacho
Defender
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7
Dylan Chambost
Midfielder
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10
Brais Méndez
Midfielder
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16
Taha Habroune
Midfielder
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18
Malte Amundsen
Defender
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20
André Gomes
Midfielder
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23
Mohamed Farsi
Midfielder
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25
Sean Zawadzki
Defender
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28
Patrick Schulte
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31
Steven Moreira
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46
Chase Adams
Forward
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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