Columbus Crew
- Columbus Crew’s attack-first, high-line, counter-pressing style of soccer that prioritizes winning the ball back in attacking areas will look to outwit Nashville SC’s compact, structured, tempo-controlled, situational pressing, quick-transition approach in the upcoming MLS 2026 matchup.
- Columbus Crew have won one, drawn two and lost two of their last five games.
- Columbus Crew have drawn two of their last two matches, a 0-0 tie at home with Chicago Fire and a 2-2 tie away at Sporting Kansas City, while Nashville SC are in top form with 4 wins and 1 tie from their last 5 matches.
- Columbus Crew have only played one MLS 2026 home game but are yet to lose, drawing that game 0-0.
Nashville SC
- Nashville SC are undefeated in their last five matches, winning four and drawing one.
- Nashville SC are currently sitting 6th in MLS 2026 with 7 points from their 3 matches while Columbus Crew are 24th with just 2 points from their 3 games so far.
- Nashville SC have not won their last 3 away games against Columbus Crew but haven’t lost their one MLS 2026 away match, drawing it.
Head-to-Head
- Columbus Crew have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last 5 head-to-head meetings across all competitions and will be desperate to change this trend after Nashville SC’s 3-0 win at home in MLS 2025.
- Nashville SC have not won their last 3 away games against Columbus Crew but haven’t lost their one MLS 2026 away match, drawing it.
Key Players
- Nashville SC have scored 14 goals in their last 5 games with Sam Surridge leading the charge with 4 goals in 2 MLS 2026 matches and 5 in their last 5 games.
- Columbus Crew have Diego Rossi leading the line with 2 goals in 3 MLS 2026 appearances.
- Columbus Crew are managed by Henrik Rydström, who has continued Columbus Crew’s high-energy, counter-press style of play.
- Nashville SC are managed by BJ Callaghan, whose pragmatic, solid structure has allowed them to put together a strong start to the season since his appointment in July 2024.
Betting Insights
- Both teams to score - NO is expected at 2.39, as Nashville SC’s defensive solidity and Columbus Crew’s recent attacking struggles suggest a shutout is likely.
- With Columbus Crew finding the net in only 1 of their 3 fixtures so far, Nashville SC’s solid defense is expected to keep them out.
Prediction
Nashville SC are the favorites to win this match given their superior form this season and are coming into this game on a roll.
