Columbus Crew II vs New England II: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
New England II travel to face Columbus Crew II on Saturday 17 October in the MLS Next Pro, with Historic Crew Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 20:00 WAT. In the table, Columbus Crew II are 4th, among the top four, on 48 points after 28 matches; New England II are 5th (upper half) with 48. They are level on points, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Columbus Crew II, last 5: DDLLW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Carolina Core, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
New England II, last 5: WDDLL Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Toronto II, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 5. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.3 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (13 Sep 2026) it ended Columbus Crew II 1–1 New England II. The last 2 head-to-heads: Columbus Crew II 0 wins, New England II 0, draws 2. Those games averaged 3.0 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Columbus Crew II 1.8 xG, New England II 1.7 xG – a total near 3.5. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 68% and GG at 70%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Columbus Crew II 43%, draw 21%, New England II 36%.
GG/NG: GG (70%) at 1.36.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (70%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: Columbus Crew II 1–1 New England II. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Columbus Crew II43%fair 2.31 · @2.10
Draw21%fair 4.74 · @3.40
New England II36%fair 2.80 · @2.80
3.50Expected goals
1.84Columbus Crew II xG
1.66New England II xG
70%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–19%
2–18%
1–28%
2–27%
1–06%
3–15%
From our goals model: Columbus Crew II 1.8 – 1.7 New England II expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Columbus Crew II vs New England II?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Columbus Crew II vs New England II?
On our numbers Columbus Crew II have a 43% chance of winning, the draw 21% and New England II 36%.
How many goals will there be in Columbus Crew II vs New England II?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Columbus Crew II vs New England II?
Our predicted score is Columbus Crew II 1–1 New England II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Columbus Crew II vs New England II?
Columbus Crew II vs New England II (MLS Next Pro) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Historic Crew 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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