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Columbus Crew v New York Red Bulls Stats

Data last updated: Sat 12 Sep 2026, 08:08 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

This Major League Soccer fixture features Columbus Crew hosting New York Red Bulls in a contest where both teams have shown contrasting attacking and defensive profiles. Columbus Crew have been involved in high-tempo matches with a strong tendency to generate set-piece opportunities, while New York Red Bulls have a more cautious approach but still maintain decent corner counts. The game carries significance as both teams seek to improve their standings, with Columbus sitting 13th and New York 12th, making territorial battles and set-piece deliveries crucial in breaking defensive lines. The tactical setup suggests a contest with sustained wing play and frequent corner situations.

BT4Y best bet

Over 9.5 Corners

  • Columbus Crew average 3.4 corners per game, New York Red Bulls 4.8, combining for 8.2 corners on average
  • Recent form shows Columbus Crew have 100% over 2.5 goals rate, indicating open play and attacking intent
  • Both teams generate a moderate volume of shots on target, supporting attacking pressure leading to corners
  • Model estimates a 59% chance for over 9.5 corners, with positive value at 2.02

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors Over 9.5 Corners based on both teams' attacking styles and recent corner statistics. Columbus Crew's average of 3.4 corners per game combined with New York Red Bulls' 4.8 suggests a high likelihood of surpassing nine corners. The recent form data shows Columbus involved in open, attacking matches, increasing corner opportunities. The model at 69% and a positive of 9.5% confirm this as a solid corner market choice. No price warnings apply, making this a straightforward value selection.

Combined average corners8.2 per game
Positive
Recent attacking tempoHigh for Columbus Crew
Positive
Model confidence69%
Strong positive
Value edge9.5% positive
Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect a match with sustained wing attacks and set-piece pressure, as Columbus Crew and New York Red Bulls both generate frequent corners. Columbus's attacking intent and New York's steady delivery from wide areas suggest over 9.5 corners is a likely outcome. The data supports a corner-heavy game with tactical battles focused on flank play and crossing.

Main risk

Corner volume can be sterile if territory does not become shots, crosses or repeat box entries.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Corners market

“The corner market here is compelling given Columbus Crew's aggressive wing play and New York Red Bulls' consistent delivery from wide areas. Both teams create enough attacking pressure to push the corner count above nine and a half.”

Key Data Signals

Over 9.5 Corners evidence

Columbus Crew average 3.4 corners per game, New York Red Bulls 4.8, combining for 8.2 corners on average

Recent form shows Columbus Crew have 100% over 2.5 goals rate, indicating open play and attacking intent

Both teams generate a moderate volume of shots on target, supporting attacking pressure leading to corners

Model estimates a 59% chance for over 9.5 corners, with positive value at 2.02

What To Watch In The Data

Over 9.5 Corners notes

  • Over the last ten matches, the average goals per game between these teams is 3.1, indicating open contests.
  • While this panel focuses on Over 2.5 Goals, the tempo and attacking intent reflected in these trends suggest a match environment conducive to frequent corners due to sustained offensive pressure.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Columbus Crew1.6
Avg goals scored
New York Red Bulls0.4
Columbus Crew2
Avg goals conceded
New York Red Bulls1.4
Columbus Crew80%
BTTS rate
New York Red Bulls40%
Columbus Crew100%
Over 2.5 goals
New York Red Bulls20%
Best odds for this sectionOver 1.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · Model 84% vs implied 89% · edge -5.3 pts
1.12
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 70%
1.44
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 66%
1.44
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 48%
2
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 38%
2.7
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 34%
2.62
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While the focus is on corners, goal trends provide context: Columbus Crew's 100% over 2.5 goals rate signals open play that often leads to more attacking phases and corners. New York Red Bulls' lower goals rate suggests more defensive caution, but their corner generation remains steady, balancing the overall attacking dynamics.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 70% vs implied 69% · edge +0.6 pts
1.44
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 66%
1.44
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New York Red Bulls Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 42%
2.68
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New York Red Bulls to WinBet365 guide price · model 31%
4.1
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Columbus Crew Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 63%
1.45
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Columbus Crew to WinBetfred guide price · model 53%
1.75
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 27%
4.2
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The Over 9.5 Corners market offers positive value with at 2.02 reflecting a 49.5% implied chance, while the model estimates a 59% probability. This gap indicates a favorable price for bettors, supported by both teams' corner averages and attacking styles. The market is priced attractively without warning flags, making it a solid betting angle.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Columbus Crew3.4
Avg corners for
New York Red Bulls4.8
Columbus Crew7.8
Avg total corners
New York Red Bulls12.2
Columbus Crew2
Avg yellow cards
New York Red Bulls1.6
Columbus Crew9.4
Avg shots
New York Red Bulls10.4
Market aligned with main pickOver 9.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · Model 59% vs implied 50% · edge +9.5 pts
2.02
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The corner market is underpinned by sustained territorial pressure and shot volumes. Columbus Crew average 9.4 shots with 3 on target, while New York Red Bulls average 10.4 shots and 3.2 on target, indicating active offensive phases. The moderate card counts reflect a competitive but not overly aggressive match, allowing for continuous attacking play and corner opportunities.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Columbus Crew

LWLLL
Last 51W 0D 4L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 1D 6L
10 Sep 2026A DC United1-2
06 Sep 2026H Colorado Rapids3-0
30 Aug 2026H New England Revolution1-3
23 Aug 2026A Nashville SC2-3
20 Aug 2026H CF Montreal1-2

New York Red Bulls

LDLDL
Last 50W 2D 3L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 2D 6L
10 Sep 2026A Los Angeles FC0-2
06 Sep 2026A Seattle Sounders0-0
30 Aug 2026H Philadelphia Union1-3
23 Aug 2026H Chicago Fire1-1
20 Aug 2026H Nashville SC0-1
Best odds for this sectionHome / DrawBetMGM guide price · Model 80% vs implied 82% · edge -1.9 pts
1.22
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Away / DrawBet365 guide price · model 58%
2
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New York Red Bulls Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 42%
2.68
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New York Red Bulls to WinBet365 guide price · model 31%
4.1
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Columbus Crew Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 63%
1.45
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Columbus Crew to WinBetfred guide price · model 53%
1.75
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 27%
4.2
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Recent form data highlights Columbus Crew's involvement in high-scoring, open matches with an over 2.5 goals rate of 100%, reflecting aggressive attacking play that typically results in more corners. New York Red Bulls have a more conservative over 2.5 rate at 20%, but maintain steady corner production, supporting the likelihood of a corner-rich game.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

5Columbus Crew wins
2Draws
3New York Red Bulls wins
14 May 2026New York Red Bulls v Columbus Crew3-2
18 Oct 2025Columbus Crew v New York Red Bulls3-1
31 Aug 2025New York Red Bulls v Columbus Crew0-0
03 Nov 2024New York Red Bulls v Columbus Crew2-2
29 Oct 2024Columbus Crew v New York Red Bulls0-1
20 Oct 2024New York Red Bulls v Columbus Crew2-3
Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 70% vs implied 69% · edge +0.6 pts
1.44
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 66%
1.44
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New York Red Bulls to WinBet365 guide price · model 31%
4.1
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Columbus Crew to WinBetfred guide price · model 53%
1.75
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 27%
4.2
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The head-to-head sample of ten matches shows an average of 3.1 goals per game, indicating open and competitive encounters. While direct corner data is limited, the goal trends and tactical setups from past meetings support a game with active attacking phases, which typically generate multiple corners.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

Major League Soccer

Columbus Crew24
Played
New York Red Bulls24
Columbus Crew1.5
Avg goals for
New York Red Bulls1.3
Columbus Crew1.7
Avg goals against
New York Red Bulls2
Columbus Crew4
Clean sheets
New York Red Bulls2
Best odds for this sectionNew York Red Bulls Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 42% vs implied 37% · edge +4.7 pts
2.68
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New York Red Bulls to WinBet365 guide price · model 31%
4.1
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Columbus Crew Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 63%
1.45
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Columbus Crew to WinBetfred guide price · model 53%
1.75
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Season-long statistics show Columbus Crew averaging 3.4 corners per match and New York Red Bulls 4.8, combining for a strong corner count. This reflects both teams' tendencies to attack down the flanks and generate set-piece opportunities, reinforcing the case for Over 9.5 Corners in this fixture.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
12New York Red Bulls27247611-16
13Columbus Crew23246513-6
Both teams are positioned in the lower half of the MLS standings, with Columbus Crew 13th and New York Red Bulls 12th, increasing the stakes for gaining points. This competitive pressure often translates into more aggressive wing play and set-piece attempts, which can elevate corner counts as teams seek to break deadlocks.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%Columbus Crew Over 2.5
20%New York Red Bulls Over 2.5
3.1H2H avg goals
Over the last ten matches, the average goals per game between these teams is 3.1, indicating open contests. While this panel focuses on Over 2.5 Goals, the tempo and attacking intent reflected in these trends suggest a match environment conducive to frequent corners due to sustained offensive pressure.

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Betting context

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