Good pick · fair odds 1.54 · bookmaker 1.50 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.50Odds
Picks by market
ResultColumbus Crew to win ✓58% · @1.81
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓65% · @1.50
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓10% · fair 10.12
Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Thursday 23 April the Major League Soccer brings Columbus Crew against Los Angeles Galaxy at Lower.com Field. Kick-off: 00:30 WAT. In the table, Columbus Crew are 7th, upper half, on 47 points after 34 matches; Los Angeles Galaxy are 11th (lower half) with 44. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Columbus Crew, last 5: LWDWL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to New England Revolution, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 0.8 conceded per game.
Los Angeles Galaxy, last 5: DLLLW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with FC Dallas, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Columbus Crew, collecting 1.3 points per game to 0.7 for Los Angeles Galaxy.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Columbus Crew 2.0 xG, Los Angeles Galaxy 1.1 xG – a total near 3.1. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 61% and GG at 65%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Columbus Crew 58%, draw 21%, Los Angeles Galaxy 21%.
GG/NG: GG (65%) at 1.50.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (65%, odds 1.50). Most likely score in line with that pick: Columbus Crew 2–1 Los Angeles Galaxy. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Columbus Crew58%fair 1.72 · @1.81
Draw21%fair 4.87 · @3.90
Los Angeles Galaxy21%fair 4.70 · @3.80
3.15Expected goals
2.02Columbus Crew xG
1.13Los Angeles Galaxy xG
65%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–110%
1–110%
2–09%
1–09%
3–17%
3–06%
From our goals model: Columbus Crew 2.0 – 1.1 Los Angeles Galaxy 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✓
58%
1.72
1.81 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
65%
1.54
1.50
Draw no bet
Columbus Crew (draw no bet)✓
73%
1.37
–
Asian handicap
Los Angeles Galaxy +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
65%
1.54
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
81%
1.23
1.18
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
61%
1.64
1.55
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
61%
1.65
1.57
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
1.22
First team to score
Columbus Crew to score first✓
61%
1.63
–
Half-time result
Columbus Crew ahead at half-time✓
43%
2.32
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Columbus Crew / FT Columbus Crew✓
37%
2.72
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
10%
10.12
–
Recent results
Columbus Crew – last 6
LWDWLD
19 Apr
@ New England Revolution
1–2
L
16 Apr
@ Richmond Kickers
3–0
W
13 Apr
vs Orlando City SC
1–1
D
5 Apr
@ Atlanta United FC
3–1
W
14 Mar
vs Nashville SC
0–1
L
8 Mar
vs Chicago Fire
0–0
D
1.3Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Los Angeles Galaxy – last 6
DLLLWL
19 Apr
@ FC Dallas
2–2
D
16 Apr
vs Toluca
0–3
L
9 Apr
@ Toluca
2–4
L
5 Apr
vs Minnesota United FC
1–2
L
20 Mar
@ Mount Pleasant Academy
3–0
W
15 Mar
vs Sporting Kansas City
1–2
L
1.5Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Columbus Crew and Los Angeles Galaxy.
What is the prediction for Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy?
On our numbers Columbus Crew have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Los Angeles Galaxy 21%.
How many goals will there be in Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy?
Our predicted score is Columbus Crew 2–1 Los Angeles Galaxy, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy?
Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Thursday 23 April 2026 at 00:30 (West Africa Time) at Lower.com Field.
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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