New England Revolution
Major League Soccer · 2026New England Revolution 2–1 Columbus Crew · Major League Soccer
This page describes the completed match context. The result is not presented as a prior forecast.
Match at a glance
New England Revolution won 2–1.
- Shots
- 10–11
- Shots on target
- 3–4
- Expected goals
- 1.23–0.94
- Possession
- 48%–52%
Full time
What the match recorded
New England Revolution beat Columbus Crew 2–1. Recorded in this match (New England Revolution – Columbus Crew): shots 10–11, shots on target 3–4, expected goals 1.23–0.94, possession 48%–52%. This is what was recorded. It is not a claim that the result was foreseeable.
Pre-match record
What the data showed before kick-off. Kept for reference; it did not know the result.
New England Revolution show a distinct attacking-volume record
moderateNew England Revolution's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit below their competition baselines.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: Team shot volume is paired with the opponent's recorded shot allowance.
Window: season
| Metric | New England Revolution | Columbus Crew | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots | 8.86 shots/match | 12.6 shots/match | 12.8 shots/match |
| Shots against | 13.6 shots/match | 8.63 shots/match | 12.8 shots/match |
Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.
New England Revolution's recent record differs from the season
moderateNew England Revolution's last-five goals scored average is above their season average.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: An unweighted last-five average is compared with the unweighted season average.
Window: last_5 versus season
| Metric | Last 5 | Season | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals for | 2.6 goals/match | 2 goals/match | 1.54 goals/match |
Caveat: Five matches are sensitive to opponent mix and isolated match states.
New England Revolution have a visible home split
weakNew England Revolution's home-only shot average is above their full-season average.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: Venue-only shot volume is compared with the same team's season record.
Window: home
| Metric | Home only | Season | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots | 11.3 shots/match | 8.86 shots/match | 12.8 shots/match |
Caveat: Venue splits can reflect opponent mix and should be read with the listed sample.
This match
Match statistics
History
Head-to-head
Recent meetings between these teams.
Last 5 meetings
Metric comparison
Team comparison
Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.
Season: New England Revolution favored in 4 of 11 directional metrics · Columbus Crew in 6 · 1 too close
Window
Season
Window
Last 10
Window
Last 5
Window
Home–Away
Competition percentiles describe recorded style; they do not rank likely outcomes.
Possession control
Relative share of recorded possession within the competition.
Attacking volume
Recorded shot and scoring volume, expressed as competition percentiles.
Defensive resistance
Lower recorded scoring and shot allowance produces a higher descriptive percentile.
Directness proxy
Shots per possession point; a descriptive transition/directness proxy, not an outcome score.
Physicality
Recorded fouls and cards relative to competition peers.
Set-piece relevance
Corner volume relative to competition peers.
Tempo and pressure proxy
Combined event-volume percentiles for shots, corners and fouls.
New England Revolution / Columbus Crew
Evidence quality
How much supports this analysis
- Evidence is usable but does not meet the strongest completeness threshold.
Known unknowns
- Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
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