NYCFC vs Columbus Predictions

NYCFC vs Columbus is scheduled for kick off on 17 September, at 23:30. The game is set to take place at Yankee Stadium, with Serhii Boiko officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with NYCFC currently holding the 5th position in the table 2 points ahead of Columbus. NYCFC have won 1 US Major League Soccer match against Columbus out of the last 2 they have played. After their recent loss to Inter Miami, NYCFC is determined to redeem themselves. NYCFC have won 11 of their last 18 US Major League Soccer matches at Yankee Stadium. Columbus's away record stands at 5 victories from 19 games. Following their 2-1 loss to Cincinnati, Columbus is determined to bounce back with a win against NYCFC.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. NYCFC have scored over 1.5 goals in 67% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 72% of games. Their total stands at 50 goals and 170 shots on target this US Major League Soccer season. Meanwhile, Columbus have scored 55 goals with 182 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 81% of matches but conceded in 84% of games.

In their last 2 head-to-head clashes, NYCFC scored 3 goals while Columbus scored 2 goals. Their last match on 17 September 2025 ended in 3-2 to NYCFC.