Columbus Crew host New York City FC in July 2026. The sharpest data-backed angles, the player props worth watching, and our recommended bets, with the numbers behind each.

Quick Stats

• New York City FC NY City Over 13.5 - Team Shot Attempts (64% in the last 11 night games against CLB) at +300
• Columbus Crew Over 25.5 - Total Shot Attempts (91% in the last 11 night games against NYC) at +139
• Columbus Crew Columbus Exactly 2 - Team Goals Scored (Exact) (80% in the last 5 night games) at +230
• S. Zawadzki Over 1.5 - Fouls Committed (100% in the last 1 sunny games against NYC, +285)
• P. Schulte Over 3.5 - Saves (80% in the last 5 games against NYC, +255)
• Columbus Crew get a softer spot against a sub.500 opponent.

Matchup Snapshot

Columbus Crew vs New York City FC has 31 qualifying betting trends in our data. Forecast: clear.

Top Team & Game Trends

The strongest team and game angles for this matchup:

• New York City FC NY City Over 13.5 - Team Shot Attempts (64% in the last 11 night games against CLB) at +300
• Columbus Crew Over 25.5 - Total Shot Attempts (91% in the last 11 night games against NYC) at +139
• Columbus Crew Columbus Exactly 2 - Team Goals Scored (Exact) (80% in the last 5 night games) at +230
• New York City FC Under 2.5 - Total Goals Scored (60% in the last 20 away games) at +103
• Columbus Over 6.5 - Team Corners (50% in the last 20 night home games) at +179

Matchup Angles & Storylines

Situational storylines our data flags for this game:

• Columbus Crew get a softer spot against a sub.500 opponent.
• New York City FC get a softer spot against a sub.500 opponent.

Best Game Picks

Our top data-backed game/team recommendations, with the numbers:

• Over 2.5 - Total Goals Scored (100% in the last 2 sunny home games against NYC, -125)
• NY City Exactly 1 - 1st Half Team Goals Scored (Exact) (100% in 2 sunny away games this season, +165)
• Exactly 8 - Total Corners 3-Way (100% in the last 3 sunny games against NYC, +599)
• NY City Under 3.5 - Team Corners (100% in the last 5 night away games, +106)

Player Props to Watch

Player props for this game, each tied to the player:

• S. Zawadzki Over 1.5 - Fouls Committed (100% in the last 1 sunny games against NYC, +285)
• P. Schulte Over 3.5 - Saves (80% in the last 5 games against NYC, +255)
• N. Fernández Yes - To Score Or Assist (67% in 15 games this season, +140)
• N. Fernández Yes - To Score a Goal (53% in 15 games this season, +200)
• T. Gray Over 1.5 - Fouls Drawn (50% in the last 20 night games, +225) - NYC @ CLB
• S. Zawadzki Over 2.5 - Tackles (45% in the last 20 night games, +275)

Parlays for This Game

Correlated multi-leg parlays from this matchup, with the combined price and every leg:

• 2-leg parlay at +1362 (7% implied): R. Gustavo Over 0.5 - Shots on Target + M. Farsi Over 0.5 - Shots on Target
• 2-leg parlay at +174 (36% implied): A. Ojeda Over 1.5 - Shot Attempts + M. Farsi Over 0.5 - Shot Attempts
• 2-leg parlay at +512 (16% implied): A. Perea Over 1.5 - Shot Attempts + M. Arfsten Over 2.5 - Shot Attempts

Things to Watch Out For

Risk flags before you bet this game:

• M. Moralez Yes - To Score Or Assist has hit just 40% recently, closer to a coin flip than an edge.
• S. Zawadzki Over 2.5 - Tackles sits at 45% lately, too thin to back with confidence.
• T. Gray Over 1.5 - Fouls Drawn (NYC @ CLB) has cashed only 50% of late, below the bar for a real edge.
• N. Fernández Yes - To Score a Goal is barely a coin flip at 53%, so tread carefully.
• Columbus Over 6.5 - Team Corners has connected 50% recently, not enough cushion to trust it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bet for Columbus Crew vs New York City FC?

Our top angle: Over 2.5 - Total Goals Scored (100% in the last 2 sunny home games against NYC, -125).

What player props stand out in Columbus Crew vs New York City FC?

S. Zawadzki Over 1.5 - Fouls Committed (100% in the last 1 sunny games against NYC, +285)

How many betting trends apply to this game?

31 qualifying trends apply to this matchup in our data.

How To Score a Goal Works

Pick yes or no on whether the selected player will score a goal during the entire match. A goal is scored when the player kicks or heads the ball completely across the goal line between the goalposts and under the crossbar.

Reading the Odds

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does To Score a Goal pay out?

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