FC Dallas v Columbus Crew Prediction & Expected Goals (29 Oct) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultFC Dallas to win ✗41% · @2.15

Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.25

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗68% · @1.40

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · fair 1.19

Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.74

FC Dallas vs Columbus Crew: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

On Thursday 29 October the Major League Soccer brings FC Dallas against Columbus Crew at Toyota Stadium(Texas). Kick-off: 01:30 WAT. In the table, FC Dallas are 2nd, among the top four, on 58 points after 34 matches; Columbus Crew are 7th (upper half) with 47.

Current form

FC Dallas, last 5: WDWLW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over San Jose Earthquakes, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 0.8 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.

Columbus Crew, last 5: WDWWL Their latest outing: 4–2 win over Toronto FC, at home. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give FC Dallas 1.7 xG, Columbus Crew 1.6 xG – a total near 3.3. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 64% and GG at 68%.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – FC Dallas 41%, draw 21%, Columbus Crew 38%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.40.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (68%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: FC Dallas 1–1 Columbus Crew. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

FC Dallas41%fair 2.41 · @2.15

Draw21%fair 4.77 · @3.50

Columbus Crew38%fair 2.66 · @2.80

3.29Expected goals

1.69FC Dallas xG

1.60Columbus Crew xG

68%Both score

64%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–110%

2–19%

1–28%

2–27%

1–06%

0–16%

From our goals model: FC Dallas 1.7 – 1.6 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	FC Dallas to win ✗	41%	2.41	2.15
Double chance	Either team to win ✓	79%	1.27	1.25
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✗	68%	1.46	1.40
Draw no bet	FC Dallas (draw no bet) ✗	52%	1.91	–
Asian handicap	Columbus Crew +1 (Asian handicap) ✓	74%	1.35	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	84%	1.19	–
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✗	64%	1.57	–
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	58%	1.72	–
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✓	76%	1.31	–
First team to score	FC Dallas to score first ✗	49%	2.02	–
Half-time result	Level at half-time ✗	38%	2.66	–
Half-time / full-time	HT FC Dallas / FT FC Dallas ✗	24%	4.13	–
Correct score	Correct score 2–1 ✗	9%	11.74	–

FC Dallas – last 6

WDWLWD

25 Oct	vs San Jose Earthquakes	3–0	W
18 Oct	@ Houston Dynamo	2–2	D
15 Oct	vs Seattle Sounders	1–0	W
11 Oct	@ Charlotte	2–3	L
27 Sep	vs Los Angeles FC	1–0	W
20 Sep	vs Austin	0–0	D

1.5Scored / game

0.8Conceded / game

33%Both scored

50%Over 2.5

Columbus Crew – last 6

WDWWLW

24 Oct	vs Toronto FC	4–2	W
22 Oct	vs St. Louis City	0–0	D
19 Oct	@ FC Cincinnati	2–0	W
15 Oct	vs Charlotte	3–1	W
11 Oct	@ Orlando City SC	2–3	L
28 Sep	vs Inter Miami	2–1	W

2.2Scored / game

1.2Conceded / game

67%Both scored

67%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Vancouver Whitecaps	34	19	7	8	+40	64
2	FC Dallas	34	16	10	8	+11	58
3	St. Louis City	34	15	9	10	+11	54
4	San Jose Earthquakes	34	14	10	10	+6	52
5	Houston Dynamo	34	14	9	11	0	51
6	Los Angeles FC	34	12	11	11	+12	47
7	Portland Timbers	34	13	7	14	+1	46
8	Seattle Sounders	34	12	10	12	-2	46
9	Real Salt Lake	34	13	6	15	+1	45
10	Minnesota United FC	34	11	11	12	-2	44
11	Los Angeles Galaxy	34	11	11	12	-7	44
12	Colorado Rapids	34	12	7	15	-3	43
13	San Diego	34	9	11	14	-6	38
14	Austin	34	8	10	16	-23	34
15	Sporting Kansas City	34	7	5	22	-41	26

Team

Pts

+40

+11

+11

+12

-2

-2

-7

-3

-6

-23

-41

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for FC Dallas vs Columbus Crew?

Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.

Who will win FC Dallas vs Columbus Crew?

On our numbers FC Dallas have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Columbus Crew 38%.

How many goals will there be in FC Dallas vs Columbus Crew?

We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for FC Dallas vs Columbus Crew?

Our predicted score is FC Dallas 1–1 Columbus Crew, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.

When is FC Dallas vs Columbus Crew?

FC Dallas vs Columbus Crew (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Thursday 29 October 2026 at 01:30 (West Africa Time) at Toyota Stadium(Texas).

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.

FC Dallas v Columbus Crew: numbers & prediction