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NY City
Columbus
MLS, Venue: Citi Field (Flushing, Queens, USA)
MLS, Venue: Citi Field (Flushing, Queens, USA)
NY City vs Columbus (August 9, 2025): Match Preview & Live Broadcast Information
New York City FC and Columbus are scheduled to face off in the USA's MLS on August 9, 2025. Flushing, Queens's Citi Field is the venue.
NY City vs Columbus H2H History
Following a four months gap since their last encounter, New York City FC and Columbus are ready to compete again, after their prior match ended with a 0-0 draw at Lower.com Field. Columbus had 0 shots on target and 53% possession, while New York City FC made 0 goal attempts and maintained 47% ball control.
NY City vs Columbus Prediction
It seems likely that NY City could win the match, however form trends hint at a Columbus Crew win. When prediction models conflict, take it as an opportunity to dig deeper. It looks like both Columbus Crew and NY City will score, and we have strong confidence in this. We predict over 2.5 goals, and the statistics strongly supports this.
Match Winner
H2H Analysis
moderate
Current Form
strong
Betting Trend
weak
Our pick: NY City to win @ 2.35
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Will Both Teams Score?
H2H Analysis
strong
Current Form
weak
Betting Trend
strong
Our pick: BTTS Yes @ 1.50
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Total Match Goals Over/Under?
H2H Analysis
moderate
Current Form
moderate
Betting Trend
moderate
Our pick: Over 2.5 goals @ 1.60
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NY City vs Columbus Live Stream & TV Stations
Depending on your region, you can watch the New York City FC-Columbus match live across a few streaming services. Fans in multiple territories might want to check out MLS Season Pass and EA Sports FC for streaming. SiriusXM FC offers live streaming coverage for North American audiences. We're adding new live stream links as we find them. See what's currently available below:
TV Stations for NY City vs Columbus
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Confidence Building for New York City FC
NY City's performance over their last ten matches has been consistently good, with 5 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses. NY City approaches this fixture after falling 1-2 away to CD Toluca on 5 August 2025.
In their recent 10-match run, New York City FC scored 17 times (1.7/match) and allowed 14 goals (1.4 per match). The team was shown 1.5 cards per match, and won 4 corners on average. They had 3.6 shots on target per game and a possession of 59%. During this period, the leading scorers were Alonso Martínez with 6 goals, Kyle Smith with 1, Andrés Perea with 1 goal, and Agustin Ojeda (1). The leading assisters were Maxi Moralez (3 assists), Hannes Wolf (1), and Nicolás Fernández (1).
Facing tough challenges, NY City responded with some quality display of good form. The team's won 4-3 against Dallas in MLS playing away (26 Jul 2025), adding to their 2-1 win with Orlando three weeks ago (away). New York City FC won 4-0 against Atlanta (12 June 2025) in another important match. New York City FC did have a recent setback, though: playing at home, they lost 0-3 with Puebla in Leagues Cup (30 Jul 2025).
NY City Streaks (last matches)
No positive streaks to show.
Positive Signs in Columbus Crew's Recent Run
For the visiting side, Columbus Crew, recent form has been positive. Their last ten matches saw the team secure six wins, with one draw and three losses. Columbus Crew plays today coming off a 1-0 home win vs Club León on Aug 5, 2025.
Statistically, over the last 10 matches (all competitions), Columbus Crew netted 20 goals (2 per game) and conceded 18 (1.8 per game). The team averaged 4.1 corners earned and 1.5 cards received per match. Average ball possession for Columbus stood at 58%. Top performers in goals were Diego Rossi with 5, Maximilian Arfsten with 3, Malte Amundsen (1), and Miles Robinson (1 goal). Key assist providers were Ibrahim Aliyu with 2, Taha Habroune with 2, and Lassi Lappalainen with 1.
Consistently, Columbus Crew delivered results worth noting: they won 4-2 against Cincinnati in MLS playing away (Jul 13, 2025), another positive result after their important 1-0 victory over Philadelphia in MLS one month ago.
Columbus Streaks (last matches)
No positive streaks to show.
Expected Lineups for NY City vs Columbus
NY City (4-2-3-1)
Columbus (3-4-2-1)
NY City (formation 4-2-3-1)
49
M. Freese35
M. Ilenič19
S. Tanasijević80
J. Haak22
K. O'Toole21
A. O'Neill8
A. Perea7
N. Fernández10
M. Moralez11
H. Wolf16
A. Martínez28
P. Schulte25
S. Zawadzki31
S. Moreira18
M. Amundsen27
M. Arfsten7
D. Chambost6
D. Nagbe2
M. Herrera10
D. Rossi8
D. Gazdag19
J. Russell-RoweColumbus (formation 3-4-2-1)
NY City vs Columbus Odds & Picks
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Outcome-Based Odds
Full Time Result
1
2.45
X
3.30
2
2.80
Double Chance
1X
1.40
X2
1.53
12
1.33
Half Time Result
1
2.88
X
2.38
2
3.20
First Team To Score
1
1.83
None
15.00
2
1.95
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Match Goals, Corners And Handicap Odds
Both Teams To Score
Yes
1.50
No
2.50
Total Goals (2.5)
Under
2.30
Over
1.60
Asian Handicap
2 (0)
2.00
Match Corners (9.5)
Over
1.83
Under
1.83
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Team Related Odds
NY City Corners (4.5)
Over
1.83
Under
1.83
Columbus Corners (4.5)
Over
1.80
Under
1.91
NY City Cards (2.5)
Over
2.50
Under
1.50
Columbus Cards (2.5)
Over
2.20
Under
1.61
Correct Score Prediction
Our Prediction: NY City-Columbus 2-1
Correct Score
1-1
6.50
Pick
2-1
10.00
2-2
11.00
1-2
11.00
1-0
12.00
0-1
13.00
Goalscorer
Our Prediction: Alonso Martinez
To Score Anytime
Pick
2.05
2.30
2.50
2.63
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Pre Match Statistics
Form Guide
These stats present averages and percentages for various metrics, highlighting key data into each team's current form. You can identify which team is more dominant, in both positive and negative aspects. The data is based on the last 10 matches across all competitions for both teams.
Points Per Game (Overall)
NY City
Columbus
1.6
1.9
Points Per Game (Home/Away)
NY City (H)
Columbus (A)
2.25
1
Win Percentage (Overall)
NY City
Columbus
50%
60%
Win Percentage (Home/Away)
NY City (H)
Columbus (A)
75%
25%
Both Teams To Score (Overall)
NY City
Columbus
50%
70%
Both Teams To Score (Home/Away)
NY City (H)
Columbus (A)
25%
75%
Over 2.5 Goals (Overall)
NY City
Columbus
60%
70%
Over 2.5 Goals (Home/Away)
NY City (H)
Columbus (A)
75%
75%
Head to Head Statistics
Overall H2H (27 matches):
8 Wins
7 Draws
12 Wins
When NY City play at home against Columbus, the H2H record looks like this:
(at home)
(at away)
7 Wins
2 Draws
3 Wins
H2H Betting Stats (overall):
BTTS
Yes - 74.1% (20/27)
No - 25.9% (7/27)
2.5 Goals O/U
Over - 63% (17/27)
Under - 37% (10/27)
Last Head to Head Matches
MLS (22 Mar 2025)
0-0
MLS (31 Aug 2024)
4-2
Leagues Cup (17 Aug 2024)
1-1
(4-3 pen)
MLS (15 Jun 2024)
2-3
MLS (08 Jul 2023)
1-1