Columbus Crew
Major League Soccer · 2026Columbus Crew 1–2 New York City FC · Major League Soccer
This page describes the completed match context. The result is not presented as a prior forecast.
Match at a glance
New York City FC won 1–2.
- Shots
- 11–8
- Shots on target
- 4–5
- Expected goals
- 1.67–1.41
- Possession
- 59%–41%
Full time
What the match recorded
New York City FC beat Columbus Crew 2–1. Recorded in this match (Columbus Crew – New York City FC): shots 11–8, shots on target 4–5, expected goals 1.67–1.41, possession 59%–41%. 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 York City FC's recent record differs from the season
moderateNew York City FC's last-five shots average is below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots | 7.8 shots/match | 11.2 shots/match | 13 shots/match |
Caveat: Five matches are sensitive to opponent mix and isolated match states.
New York City FC have a visible away split
moderateNew York City FC's away-only shot average is below their full-season average.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: Venue-only shot volume is compared with the same team's season record.
Window: away
| Metric | Away only | Season | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots | 8.5 shots/match | 11.2 shots/match | 13 shots/match |
Caveat: Venue splits can reflect opponent mix and should be read with the listed sample.
New York City FC show a distinct attacking-volume record
moderateNew York City FC'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 | Columbus Crew | New York City FC | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots | 11.5 shots/match | 11.2 shots/match | 13 shots/match |
| Shots against | 9.56 shots/match | 12.1 shots/match | 12.3 shots/match |
Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.
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: Columbus Crew favored in 4 of 11 directional metrics · New York City FC in 3 · 4 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.
- Matches in previous 14 days · Both teams: 0 matches
Columbus Crew / New York City FC
Evidence quality
How much supports this analysis
- Recent samples and important metric coverage meet the strong evidence threshold.
Known unknowns
- Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
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