Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 23rd August 2026

Nashville SC had a good reading on Columbus Crew in their last two meetings, which they won by 3-0 and 1-0, respectively.
With little to lose, Columbus Crew aim to spring a surprise, when faced with current Major League Soccer leaders Nashville SC this coming Sunday at Geodis Park.
Although Columbus Crew trail Nashville SC by double digits, beating the Major League Soccer leaders could hand them a serious confidence boost.
Nashville SC step into their next home match this coming Sunday having scored a nice average of 1.8 goals in ten matches. They managed a total of 18 goals, while also allowing nine goals against. That is an average of 0.9 goals against per match. They were able to hang on to a clean sheet four times in those matches.
Columbus Crew are currently decent goalscorers, as they managed a bearable 15 goals in the past ten outings for an average of 1.5 goals a game. Their opponents scored a total of 18 goals, and while Columbus Crew claimed two clean sheets, they conceded an average of 1.8 goals per match.
Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew Prediction
Nashville SC Form
Nashville SC have been a little inconsistent recently, as they beat Atletico de San Luis by 4-1. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 2-1 against Monterrey, before achieving a 4-1 win against Inter Miami CF. Nashville SC won five of their last six Major League Soccer matches at the Geodis Park, scoring 13 and conceding six along they way. They also drew once as they remained without defeat.
Columbus Crew Form
Columbus Crew have been inconsistent in their last three matches. They claimed a 2-1 win against Pachuca, before drawing 1-1 with Club Universidad Nacional. This little streak came to an end, when Charlotte FC proved too strong in a 3-1 defeat for Columbus Crew. Columbus Crew came through their last six away games in the Major League Soccer without a single win. Of those six matches, they drew two and lost four in which, they were outscored by 14 goals to seven.
Columbus Crew and Nashville SC seem to find it tough getting their defensively lines in order, as they both concede too many goals. We hope the trend continues this coming Sunday, as we aim for both teams to score.
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Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew Stats
- In 11 of the last 13 Nashville SC home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 3 Nashville SC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Nashville SC have won 3 of the last 4 home matches in the Major League Soccer while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- Nashville SC have won 3 of the last 4 home matches in the Major League Soccer and the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Nashville SC home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 12 Columbus Crew away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 10 of the last 11 Columbus Crew away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 7 Columbus Crew matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Columbus Crew matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Columbus Crew matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew Team News
Columbus Crew seem to have only one player on the injured and absent list, when they travel to Geodis Park to face Nashville SC. For instance, Columbus Crew won't be able to field Brais Mendez as he serves out a ban following too many cards.
Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew H2H
Nashville SC won the last two meetings against Columbus Crew, as they followed up a 3-0 win by beating their upcoming opponent by a 1-0 score. Nashville SC have a 40% win rate against Columbus Crew, who won two of these matches. The total record reads 4-4-2, which is worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.
Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew Results
Punters probably shouldn't go looking for both teams to score, when Columbus Crew come visiting Nashville SC. At least one team managed to keep a clean sheet six times in their last ten matches. Odds on both teams not to score are best priced at 6/5 with the bookies.
Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew Betting Tips
Daniel Gazdag shows decent form right now for Columbus Crew, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Major League Soccer. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Nashville SC, who are strong favourites this coming Sunday. Siding with Sam Surridge also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six Major League Soccer matches.
In their last 10 matches at Geodis Park across all tournaments Nashville SC won seven times, drew one and lost two times. Columbus Crew claimed one wins, three draw and six defeats in their last 10 games away. Strap yourselves up for a goals at Geodis Park since both teams scored in six of the last 10 home matches for Nashville SC. The same occurred in nine of the last 10 league games away from home for Columbus Crew.
Under 2.5 goals happened four times in the last ten encounters between these two rivals. Nashville SC managed an average of 1.3 goals, with Columbus Crew averaging one goal in these. Both teams not to score was a winning bet six times in this run of matches. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Nashville SC’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Columbus Crew, who scored 1.6 times on average in these matches.