{"id":6723,"date":"2026-05-15T05:52:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T09:52:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&p=6723"},"modified":"2026-06-11T12:19:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T16:19:08","slug":"match-preview-new-york-red-bulls-vs-columbus-crew-05-13-26-mls","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/match-preview-new-york-red-bulls-vs-columbus-crew-05-13-26-mls\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew predictions, odds, picks & stats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew predictions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

New York Red Bulls host Columbus Crew at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Wednesday, May 13, at 7:30 PM ET, as two mid-table MLS<\/a> Eastern Conference sides look to build momentum in a congested standings picture.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Red Bulls sit ninth in the East on 15 points from 12 games, while Columbus Crew are 12th on 12 points. Both clubs are on the fringes of the playoff race \u2014 a win for either would be a significant boost in the battle for the top nine in the MLS Eastern Conference standings<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Red Bulls\u2019 season has been a frustrating mixture of promise and error \u2014 a 3\u20131 win at Chicago last week suggested they are capable of quality performances, but they were on the wrong end of heavy defeats earlier in the campaign. Columbus, meanwhile, have shown they can win \u2014 back-to-back victories in April before running into a poor recent stretch against Minnesota and NYCFC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew Prediction & Best Bets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Sportsbook<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We\u2019re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
New York Red Bulls to win<\/td>\n+180 @ bet365<\/a>
(35.7%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThe Red Bulls\u2019 home record has been patchy this season, but Sports Illustrated Stadium is always a difficult place for opponents to win. Columbus have lost their last two and arrive without the form advantage. NYRB\u2019s pressing style suits home conditions, and their 3\u20131 win at Chicago showed they still carry a goal threat.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BTTS Yes<\/td>\n-225 @ bet365<\/a>
(69.2%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nColumbus have scored in seven of their last eight games, and the Red Bulls have been involved in high-scoring matches throughout the season. Their 4\u20134 draw at DC United earlier in the year and NYRB\u2019s overall goals-per-game rate of 2.3 supports BTTS as a solid foundation bet.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/td>\n-210 @ bet365<\/a>
(67.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nNYRB average 2.4 goals per home game in 2026 MLS. Columbus average 2.5 goals when playing away. The underlying data points clearly to a match that produces at least three goals across 90 minutes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Correct Score: New York Red Bulls 2\u20131<\/td>\n+1000 @ bet365<\/a>
(9.1%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nA home win by a one-goal margin fits the pattern of close Red Bulls home wins this season. Speculative addition only.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Our approach: BTTS and Over 2.5 are the most reliable foundation given both teams\u2019 scoring records. New York Red Bulls to win is the logical home-side play in a match where the pressure falls on Columbus to prove they have turned their form around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prediction Markets: Live Odds & Win Probability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Polymarket<\/a> has this fixture listed, with the market favouring the home side given the Red Bulls’ advantage at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The probability range across result markets reflects the closeness of the two sides’ current form. Kalshi<\/a> had not listed this fixture at time of writing; we will add their market data here if pricing surfaces before kick-off.<\/p>\n\n

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Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n

New York Red Bulls hold a three-point lead over Columbus Crew in the Eastern Conference, but neither side is playing with the consistency of a genuine playoff contender. The Red Bulls\u2019 record of 15 points from 12 games is creditable, built on moments of real quality when their press fires \u2014 but they remain prone to heavy defeats. Columbus\u2019 season has been stop-start: wins against Galaxy and Philly in late April suggested a turnaround, only for defeats to Minnesota and at NYCFC to follow in quick succession.<\/p>\n

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Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nGP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
New York Red Bulls<\/td>\n9th (East)<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n-9<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Columbus Crew<\/td>\n12th (East)<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n-3<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

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