New York City II 41%Draw 24%Columbus Crew II 35%Expected goals 1.72 – 1.56
66%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.36 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.36Odds
Picks by market
ResultNew York City II to win ✗41% · @2.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✓76% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓66% · @1.36
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · fair 1.19
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.51
New York City II vs Columbus Crew II: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Columbus Crew II travel to face New York City II on Sunday 31 May in the MLS Next Pro, with Belson Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 00:00 WAT. In the table, New York City II are 6th, upper half, on 47 points after 28 matches; Columbus Crew II are 4th (among the top four) with 48. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
New York City II, last 5: WWWLL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over FC Cincinnati II, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Columbus Crew II, last 3: WLW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Inter Miami II, at home. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Momentum favours Columbus Crew II, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.5 for New York City II.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give New York City II 1.7 xG, Columbus Crew II 1.6 xG – a total near 3.3. That is an open game on paper: 64% for three or more goals, 66% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – New York City II 41%, draw 24%, Columbus Crew II 35%.
GG/NG: GG (66%) at 1.36.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (66%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: New York City II 1–1 Columbus Crew II. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
New York City II41%fair 2.41 · @2.20
Draw24%fair 4.17 · @3.30
Columbus Crew II35%fair 2.89 · @2.62
3.28Expected goals
1.72New York City II xG
1.56Columbus Crew II xG
66%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: New York City II 1.7 – 1.6 Columbus Crew II 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
New York City II to win✗
41%
2.41
2.20
Double chance
Either team to win✓
76%
1.32
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
66%
1.51
1.36
Draw no bet
New York City II (draw no bet)✗
55%
1.83
–
Asian handicap
Columbus Crew II +1 (Asian handicap)✓
73%
1.37
–
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✗
59%
1.71
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
77%
1.30
–
First team to score
New York City II to score first✓
50%
1.98
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
38%
2.66
–
Half-time / full-time
HT New York City II / FT New York City II✗
25%
3.97
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.51
–
Recent results
New York City II – last 6
WWWLLL
24 May
vs FC Cincinnati II
2–0
W
18 May
@ New York RB II
3–2
W
6 May
vs Chicago Fire II
2–1
W
25 Apr
@ Toronto II
1–2
L
13 Apr
@ FC Cincinnati II
0–1
L
19 Mar
vs Toronto II
0–5
L
1.3Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Columbus Crew II – last 3
WLW
3 May
vs Inter Miami II
3–1
W
29 Mar
@ Chattanooga
0–2
L
15 Mar
vs Toronto II
3–2
W
2.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between New York City II and Columbus Crew II.
What is the prediction for New York City II vs Columbus Crew II?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win New York City II vs Columbus Crew II?
On our numbers New York City II have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Columbus Crew II 35%.
How many goals will there be in New York City II vs Columbus Crew II?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for New York City II vs Columbus Crew II?
Our predicted score is New York City II 1–1 Columbus Crew II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is New York City II vs Columbus Crew II?
New York City II vs Columbus Crew II (MLS Next Pro) kicks off on Sunday 31 May 2026 at 00:00 (West Africa Time) at Belson Stadium.
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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