Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.48 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.48Odds
Picks by market
ResultColumbus Crew to win ✗61% · @1.64
Double chanceColumbus Crew or draw ✓82% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓64% · @1.50
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · @1.15
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.50
Sporting Kansas City vs Columbus Crew: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Columbus Crew travel to face Sporting Kansas City on Sunday 1 March in the Major League Soccer – the ball rolls at 02:30 WAT. In the table, Sporting Kansas City are 15th, in the drop zone, on 26 points after 34 matches; Columbus Crew are 7th (upper half) with 47. There are 21 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Sporting Kansas City 1.2 xG, Columbus Crew 2.3 xG – a total near 3.5. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 66% and GG at 64%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Sporting Kansas City 18%, draw 21%, Columbus Crew 61%.
Lower-risk option: Columbus Crew or draw (82%) at 1.18.
GG/NG: GG (64%) at 1.50.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (66%, odds 1.48). Most likely score in line with that pick: Sporting Kansas City 1–2 Columbus Crew. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Sporting Kansas City18%fair 5.61 · @4.55
Draw21%fair 4.76 · @4.10
Columbus Crew61%fair 1.64 · @1.64
3.54Expected goals
1.23Sporting Kansas City xG
2.31Columbus Crew xG
64%Both score
66%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–210%
1–18%
0–28%
1–37%
0–17%
0–36%
From our goals model: Sporting Kansas City 1.2 – 2.3 Columbus Crew expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Columbus Crew to win✗
61%
1.64
1.64
Double chance
Columbus Crew or draw✓
82%
1.22
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
64%
1.57
1.50
Draw no bet
Columbus Crew (draw no bet)
77%
1.29
–
Asian handicap
Columbus Crew -0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
62%
1.62
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
84%
1.18
1.15
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
66%
1.51
1.48
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
55%
1.82
1.65
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
73%
1.36
1.25
First team to score
Columbus Crew to score first✓
63%
1.58
–
Half-time result
Columbus Crew ahead at half-time✓
46%
2.16
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Columbus Crew / FT Columbus Crew✗
40%
2.50
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.50
–
Recent results
Sporting Kansas City – last 1
L
22 Feb
@ San Jose Earthquakes
0–3
L
0.0Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Columbus Crew – last 1
L
22 Feb
@ Portland Timbers
2–3
L
2.0Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sporting Kansas City and Columbus Crew.
What is the prediction for Sporting Kansas City vs Columbus Crew?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.48.
Who will win Sporting Kansas City vs Columbus Crew?
On our numbers Sporting Kansas City have a 18% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Columbus Crew 61%.
How many goals will there be in Sporting Kansas City vs Columbus Crew?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sporting Kansas City vs Columbus Crew?
Our predicted score is Sporting Kansas City 1–2 Columbus Crew, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Sporting Kansas City vs Columbus Crew?
Sporting Kansas City vs Columbus Crew (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 1 March 2026 at 02:30 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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