Good pick · fair odds 1.54 · bookmaker 1.65 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.65Odds
Picks by market
ResultNashville SC to win ✓65% · @1.65
Double chanceNashville SC or draw ✓87% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.27
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.22
Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
01:30 WAT, Sunday 23 August: Nashville SC v Columbus Crew in the Major League Soccer, played at Geodis Park. In the table, Nashville SC are 1st, leading the league, on 77 points after 34 matches; Columbus Crew are 7th (upper half) with 47. There are 30 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Nashville SC, last 5: WWLWL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over New York Red Bulls, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Columbus Crew, last 5: LLDWW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to CF Montreal, at home. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (14 Mar 2026) it ended Columbus Crew 0–1 Nashville SC.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Nashville SC 2.1 xG, Columbus Crew 0.8 xG – a total near 2.9. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 55% and GG at 59%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Nashville SC 65%, draw 23%, Columbus Crew 13%.
Lower-risk option: Nashville SC or draw (87%) at 1.18.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Nashville SC to win (65%, odds 1.65 – longer than our fair 1.54, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Nashville SC 2–0 Columbus Crew. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Nashville SC65%fair 1.54 · @1.65
Draw23%fair 4.40 · @3.90
Columbus Crew13%fair 7.99 · @4.50
2.90Expected goals
2.07Nashville SC xG
0.83Columbus Crew xG
59%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–012%
1–011%
2–110%
1–19%
3–08%
3–17%
From our goals model: Nashville SC 2.1 – 0.8 Columbus Crew expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew?
Our pick is Nashville SC to win with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.65.
Who will win Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew?
On our numbers Nashville SC have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Columbus Crew 13%.
How many goals will there be in Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew?
Our predicted score is Nashville SC 2–0 Columbus Crew, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew?
Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 01:30 (West Africa Time) at Geodis Park.
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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