Columbus Crew 0-1 New York Red Bulls: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a significant Eastern Conference meeting between two sides whose recent results have fallen short of their playoff ambitions. Columbus return home needing their attacking possession to become more clinical, while New York arrive with a more encouraging intensity level than their winless league run suggests. The home side's defensive absences and Rodríguez's fitness status are the major selection stories. Expect an energetic match in which turnovers, penalty-box execution and the response to an early pressing spell shape the evening.

Head-to-head analysis

This fixture has been volatile across the recent series, with both open scorelines and a stalemate. New York won the reverse meeting this season, while Columbus took the latest home league meeting, so venue has remained a meaningful part of the matchup.

Injuries and absences

Columbus' missing defensive personnel, particularly Camacho, narrows their ability to rotate against New York's transition runners; the uncertainty around Rodríguez is the larger attacking concern. New York's reported midfield absences and Donkor suspension may reduce their pressing depth and limit Bradley's options for protecting a lead.

Form (last 5)

Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls stats

Last meetings

• 2026-05-13New York Red Bulls 3-2 Columbus Crew
• 2025-10-18Columbus Crew 3-1 New York Red Bulls
• 2025-08-30New York Red Bulls 0-0 Columbus Crew
• 2024-11-10Columbus Crew --- New York Red Bulls
• 2024-11-03New York Red Bulls 2-2 Columbus Crew
• 2024-10-29Columbus Crew 0-1 New York Red Bulls

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