Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC Prediction & Picks - Major League Soccer
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Nashville SC's last season was generally positive, especially after winning the first title in the young franchise's history, the US Open Cup, which is allowing them to once again qualify for the Concacaf Champions League.
Inter Miami, the eventual champion, eliminated Nashville in the playoffs of the last MLS season in a memorable series. In the Concacaf Champions League, they have a chance for revenge against the Florida team, and Nashville was able to contain the refined attack of Messi and company, but had to settle for a 0-0 draw.
In MLS 2026, Nashville's start has been remarkable once again, with two victories at Geodis Park: a 4-1 win against New England and a 3-1 win against Minnesota United. They also secured a valuable away draw against FC Dallas.
In contrast, Columbus Crew's start has not been as positive; The historic MLS franchise is placing its trust in Swedish coach Rydstrom, the innovative manager who recently led Malmö to two championships. For now, Columbus Crew's style of play lacks balance, requiring them to string together strong performances in both attack and defense, without neglecting either aspect, as happened in their last three matches.
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Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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33 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | +20 |
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21
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16 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | -2 |
Columbus Crew and Nashville SC Latest Matches
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 7, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Feb 28, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Feb 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Nov 8, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Nov 2, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 27, 2025 - Major League Soccer
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 7, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Nov 2, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 18, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Sep 20, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Aug 23, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Aug 5, 2025 - Leagues Cup
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 28, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Feb 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Nov 8, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 27, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 4, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Sep 27, 2025 - Major League Soccer
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 11, 2026 - Concachampions
Mar 7, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Feb 28, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Feb 24, 2026 - Concachampions
Feb 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Feb 17, 2026 - Concachampions
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 11, 2026 - Concachampions
Mar 7, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Feb 24, 2026 - Concachampions
Feb 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Nov 1, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 18, 2025 - Major League Soccer
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 28, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Feb 17, 2026 - Concachampions
Nov 8, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 24, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 4, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 1, 2025 - US Open Cup
Columbus Crew against Nashville SC : Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
33 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Jul 16, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 3, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Mar 30, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Jun 24, 2023 - Major League Soccer
May 28, 2023 - Major League Soccer
Columbus Crew against Nashville SC Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
N. Hagen
DefenderY. Cheberko
MidfielderD. Chambost
A. Sejdic
N. Akhundzade
S. Bangoura
H. Picard
D. Gazdag
ForwardJ. Thiare
J. Willis
DefenderA. Najar
J. Palacios
MidfielderP. Yazbek
M. Corcoran
C. Espinoza
H. Mukhtar
S. Surridge
J. Knight
Missing players
M. Farsi
X. Valdez
MidfielderC. Brunet
Most goals and assists
Columbus Crew - Nashville SC Key Points
- Columbus Crew generated an xG of 1.51 against Chicago Fire in their previous match
- Nashville SC is the tenth favorite to win the MLS Cup according to the betting odds
- In three of Nashville's last four matches, one of the two teams failed to score
- Nashville has avoided defeat in their last three encounters with Columbus Crew
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Our Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC Prediction
Nashville's attractive style of play has many contributors, but it's impossible not to mention the chemistry between English striker Sam Surridge and German midfielder Hany Mukhtar. Surridge has become one of the most clinical finishers in MLS, while Mukhtar has become a superb distributor of the ball.
These two gave Columbus Crew repeated problems when they last met at Geodis Park, with Surridge scoring, but Mukhtar also finding the net. Nashville should be able to avoid defeat in Ohio.
Our prediction for Columbus Crew vs Nashville is: Nashville to win or draw.
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