The 2025 Major League Soccer season rolls on this weekend as the Columbus Crew welcome the New York Red Bulls to the Lower.com Field on Saturday evening. Here’s our in-depth look and the Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls prediction.
Both teams sit in the middle of the table in the Eastern Conference and are fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive. With little separating them in the standings, this fixture promises to be a tight and hard-fought battle in Ohio.
Betting Preview for Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls
- Venue: Lower.com Field, Columbus, Ohio
- Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Time: 19:30 EST
- Teams: Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls
- Odds (via 1XBet)
Betting on Columbus Crew
- Spread: -0.5
- Moneyline: 2.00
- Over/Under: Over 2.5
The defending MLS Cup champions have endured an inconsistent 2025 campaign and currently sit in ninth place in the Eastern Conference with 44 points from 32 matches. Columbus have struggled to replicate last season’s fluid attacking football and have often lacked cutting edge in the final third.
Their most recent outing saw them held to a 1-1 draw by Orlando City, despite dominating much of the game.
Under head coach Wilfried Nancy, the Crew continue to prioritize possession-based football, but defensive lapses have cost them points.
Betting on New York Red Bulls
- Spread: +0.5
- Moneyline: 3.60
- Over/Under: Under 2.5
The New York Red Bulls have endured a turbulent campaign themselves and find themselves just below Columbus in 10th place with 42 points. Despite flashes of quality, inconsistency has plagued their season, leaving them on the brink of missing out on postseason football.
Last weekend, the Red Bulls fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat against FC Cincinnati, a match that perfectly encapsulated their struggles in front of goal. They’ve now failed to score in four of their last six MLS fixtures, a worrying trend as they enter a crucial stage of the season.
MatchPlug Prediction for Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls
This fixture pits two evenly matched sides desperate to strengthen their playoff credentials. Columbus Crew have the advantage of home support and a more balanced squad. New York Red Bulls, meanwhile, have struggled to score regularly and often come up short in tight contests on the road. Expect an intense and physical encounter, with both sides sharing the spoils as the playoff race tightens.
Final Prediction: Draw
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