New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 March

New York Red Bulls

D W L W W

8th place in USA Major League Soccer

2-1

18/03/2023 19:30

Columbus Crew

W D D W D

3rd place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew on 18 March 2023 (kick-off: 19:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew preview before placing your bet.

New York Red Bulls will face Columbus Crew in USA Major League Soccer on March 18, 2023 at 19:30.
New York Red Bulls are currently 8th with 43 points after 34 matches.
Columbus Crew sit 3rd with 57 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.79.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

19:30

2023-03-18

New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew - Prediction & Odds

New York Red Bulls

Columbus Crew

2023-03-18 19:30

STANDINGS UP TO 18/03/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Cincinnati	69	34	20	9	5	57	39	18
02 Orlando City	63	34	18	9	7	55	39	16
03 Columbus Crew	57	34	16	9	9	67	46	21
04 Philadelphia Union	55	34	15	10	9	57	41	16
05 New England Revolution	55	34	15	10	9	58	46	12
06 Atlanta United	51	34	13	12	9	66	53	13
07 Nashville	49	34	13	10	11	39	32	7
08 New York Red Bulls	43	34	11	10	13	36	39	-3
09 Charlotte FC	43	34	10	13	11	45	52	-7
10 New York City FC	41	34	9	14	11	35	39	-4
11 Montreal Impact	41	34	12	5	17	36	52	-16
12 DC United	40	34	10	10	14	45	49	-4
13 Chicago Fire	40	34	10	10	14	39	51	-12
14 Inter Miami CF	34	34	9	7	18	41	54	-13
15 Toronto FC	22	34	4	10	20	26	59	-33
01 St. Louis City	56	34	17	5	12	62	45	17
02 Seattle Sounders	53	34	14	11	9	41	32	9
03 Los Angeles FC	52	34	14	10	10	54	39	15
04 Houston Dynamo	51	34	14	9	11	51	38	13
05 Real Salt Lake	50	34	14	8	12	48	50	-2
06 Vancouver Whitecaps	48	34	12	12	10	55	48	7
07 FC Dallas	46	34	11	13	10	41	37	4
08 FC Kansas City	44	34	12	8	14	48	51	-3
09 San Jose Earthquakes	44	34	10	14	10	39	43	-4
10 Portland Timbers	43	34	11	10	13	46	58	-12
11 Minnesota United FC	41	34	10	11	13	46	51	-5
12 Austin FC	39	34	10	9	15	49	55	-6
13 Los Angeles Galaxy	36	34	8	12	14	51	67	-16
14 Colorado Rapids	27	34	5	12	17	26	54	-28

Head To Head

01/10/2022 19:40

Columbus Crew

2 - 1

New York Red Bulls

MLS

20/03/2022 14:00

New York Red Bulls

1 - 1

Columbus Crew

MLS

23/10/2021 18:00

Columbus Crew

1 - 2

New York Red Bulls

MLS

14/09/2021 19:30

Columbus Crew

2 - 1

New York Red Bulls

MLS

18/08/2021 20:05

New York Red Bulls

1 - 0

Columbus Crew

MLS

21/11/2020 16:15

Columbus Crew

3 - 2

New York Red Bulls

MLS

Columbus Crew

67%

Draw

17%

New York Red Bulls

17%

New York Red Bulls Last 6 matches

04/03/2023 20:30

New York Red Bulls 0 - 0 Nashville

MLS

25/02/2023 20:40

Orlando City 1 - 0 New York Red Bulls

MLS

18/02/2023 14:00

New York Red Bulls 2 - 0 San Jose Earthquakes

INT CF

15/02/2023 14:30

New York Red Bulls 1 - 0 Los Angeles Galaxy

INT CF

11/02/2023 17:00

New York Red Bulls 1 - 0 Minnesota United FC

INT CF

15/10/2022 11:59

New York Red Bulls 1 - 2 FC Cincinnati

MLS

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Columbus Crew

04/03/2023 20:30

Columbus Crew 2 - 0 DC United

MLS

25/02/2023 20:40

Philadelphia Union 4 - 1 Columbus Crew

MLS

18/02/2023 17:00

Hartford Athletic 1 - 2 Columbus Crew

INT CF

15/02/2023 17:00

Columbus Crew 1 - 1 Houston Dynamo

INT CF

09/10/2022 14:55

Orlando City 2 - 1 Columbus Crew

MLS

05/10/2022 19:00

Charlotte FC 2 - 2 Columbus Crew

MLS

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Major League Socce...

Played games

New York Red Bulls

Columbus Crew

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.14

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.22

Scored

Avg. per game

1.98

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.38

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 37 matches

YesNo

24 (65%)13 (35%)

In last 37 matches

NoYes

37 (93%)3 (8%)

New York Red Bulls

Recent matches

Columbus Crew

Under /Over

(65%)24 13(35%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(95%)38 2(5%)

Under /Over

(27%)10 27(73%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(50%)20 20(50%)

Under /Over

(35%)13 24(65%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)23 17(42%)

/Yes

(49%)18 19(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(70%)28 12(30%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

New York Red Bulls

Columbus Crew

Shots

New York Red Bulls

Total shots

5.57 avg / game

Blocked

44 total

Avg. 2.44

Columbus Crew

Total shots

7.03 avg / game

Blocked

64 total

Avg. 3.05

New York Red Bulls Pass Columbus Crew

Total passes

5737

Avg. 155 / game

Accurate

69%

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

9916

Avg. 248 / game

Accurate

87%

Ball possession

61%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

New York Red Bulls

Played games

Columbus Crew

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.25

1.92

Corners

109

2.73

9.30

344

Throw-ins

313

7.83

0.62

Offsides

0.93

0.62

GK saves

1.05

New York Red Bulls

DISCIPLINARY

Columbus Crew

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.95

0.75

0.03

0.00

6.73

249

Fouls

218

5.45

7.46

276

Tackles

255

6.38

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How We Build the New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew on 18 March 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this USA Major League Soccer fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess New York Red Bulls's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Columbus Crew's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

USA Major League Soccer Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live USA Major League Soccer standings and the USA Major League Soccer form table to understand exactly where New York Red Bulls and Columbus Crew sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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