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FC Dallas v Columbus Crew Stats

Data last updated: Wed 28 Oct 2026, 09:06 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

FC Dallas and Columbus Crew meet in a Major League Soccer clash where attacking intent is clear from both sides. FC Dallas ranks second in the league with a strong offensive output, while Columbus Crew, positioned tenth, boasts a potent attack with a higher goals-per-game average. Recent form shows both teams involved in high-scoring matches, suggesting an open game with multiple goal-scoring opportunities. The tactical setup from both sides favors offensive transitions and pressing, increasing the likelihood of a goal-rich encounter under the floodlights.

BT4Y best bet

Over 3.5 Goals

  • FC Dallas averages 1.8 goals per game with a 60% rate of over 2.5 goals matches.
  • Columbus Crew scores 2.6 goals per game and has an 80% over 2.5 goals match rate.
  • Both teams have decent attacking stats with FC Dallas averaging 14.2 shots and Columbus 17.4 shots per game.
  • Head-to-head meetings average 2.4 goals, supporting a goal-laden fixture.
  • Player stats highlight prolific shooters like P. Musa (22 goals) and G. Tapia (2.06 shots on target per 90).

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors Over 3.5 Goals with a 46.8% chance, slightly above the market implied probability, indicating a small positive value. Both FC Dallas and Columbus Crew have shown strong attacking performances this season, with high goals-per-game averages and frequent matches exceeding 2.5 goals. The attacking roles of key players such as P. Tapia, who generate numerous shots and shots on target, enhance the likelihood of multiple goals. The recent form and shot volume data support an open game with goal-scoring opportunities from both sides, justifying the Over 3.5 selection.

Model Chance46.8% model chance vs 45.5% implied (+1.3 pts)
Positive
FC Dallas Goals Per Game1.8
Positive
Columbus Crew Goals Per Game2.6
Strong positive
Over 2.5 Goals Match Rate (FC Dallas)60%
Positive
Over 2.5 Goals Match Rate (Columbus Crew)80%
Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect an open and attacking match as FC Dallas and Columbus Crew both possess strong offensive capabilities. FC Dallas's home form and Columbus's high scoring rate suggest multiple goal opportunities. The combination of tactical openness and key attacking players' form makes Over 3.5 Goals a compelling choice for this fixture.

Main risk

A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Attacking styles and player impact

“This fixture features two teams with aggressive attacking styles and key players who consistently create and convert chances, making a high-scoring game very plausible.”

Key Data Signals

Over 3.5 Goals evidence

FC Dallas averages 1.8 goals per game with a 60% rate of over 2.5 goals matches.

Columbus Crew scores 2.6 goals per game and has an 80% over 2.5 goals match rate.

Both teams have decent attacking stats with FC Dallas averaging 14.2 shots and Columbus 17.4 shots per game.

Head-to-head meetings average 2.4 goals, supporting a goal-laden fixture.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 3.5 Goals notes

  • Analysis of the last ten head-to-head matches shows an average of 2.4 goals per game, indicating a history of moderately high scoring.
  • Both teams' recent matches have frequently surpassed 2.5 goals, suggesting a tempo and tactical openness conducive to multiple goals, supporting the Over 3.5 Goals selection for this fixture.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

FC Dallas1.8
Avg goals scored
Columbus Crew2.6
FC Dallas1
Avg goals conceded
Columbus Crew1.4
FC Dallas40%
BTTS rate
Columbus Crew80%
FC Dallas60%
Over 2.5 goals
Columbus Crew80%
Market aligned with main pickOver 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 47% vs implied 46% · edge +1.3 pts
2.2
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 73%
1.44
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 83%
1.14
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 65%
1.5
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Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 39%
2.5
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BTTS NoBetUK guide price · model 31%
2.62
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Both teams have strong attacking records and high over 2.5 goals rates, with Columbus Crew at 80% and FC Dallas at 60%. The likelihood of both teams scoring is supported by Columbus's 80% BTTS rate and FC Dallas's attacking output. This suggests an open game with multiple goals and both sides finding the net, aligning well with the Over 3.5 Goals expectation.

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Market odds

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

Best odds for this sectionOver 8.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · Model 72% vs implied 64% · edge +8.4 pts
1.57
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Columbus Crew Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 63%
1.98
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Columbus Crew to WinBetUK guide price · model 47%
3.1
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 73%
1.44
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 65%
1.5
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 26%
3.8
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FC Dallas Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 45%
1.82
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The 46.8% for Over 3.5 Goals sits against roughly 45.5% implied by the current price (+1.3 pts). The Over 2.5 trend is 60% for FC Dallas and 80% for Columbus Crew, so the goals angle is not just a price call.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

FC Dallas

WDWLW
Last 53W 1D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 106W 3D 1L
25 Oct 2026H San Jose Earthquakes3-0
18 Oct 2026A Houston Dynamo2-2
15 Oct 2026H Seattle Sounders1-0
11 Oct 2026A Charlotte2-3
27 Sep 2026H Los Angeles FC1-0

Columbus Crew

WWWLW
Last 54W 0D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 106W 0D 4L
24 Oct 2026H Toronto FC4-2
18 Oct 2026A FC Cincinnati2-0
15 Oct 2026H Charlotte3-1
11 Oct 2026A Orlando City SC2-3
28 Sep 2026H Inter Miami2-1
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBet365 guide price · Model 74% vs implied 59% · edge +15 pts
1.7
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Columbus Crew Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 63%
1.98
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Columbus Crew to WinBetUK guide price · model 47%
3.1
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 26%
3.8
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FC Dallas Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 45%
1.82
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Home / DrawBet365 guide price · model 57%
1.36
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FC Dallas to WinBetfred guide price · model 31%
2.1
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Recent form data shows FC Dallas earning 10 points with an average of 1.8 goals per game, while Columbus Crew has 12 points and 2.6 goals per game. Both teams have participated in matches frequently exceeding 2.5 goals, with Columbus notably at an 80% rate. This trend reflects offensive momentum and supports the expectation of a high-scoring encounter.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

60%FC Dallas Over 2.5
80%Columbus Crew Over 2.5
2.4H2H avg goals
Analysis of the last ten head-to-head matches shows an average of 2.4 goals per game, indicating a history of moderately high scoring. Both teams' recent matches have frequently surpassed 2.5 goals, suggesting a tempo and tactical openness conducive to multiple goals, supporting the Over 3.5 Goals selection for this fixture.

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