Columbus Crew 4-1 One Knoxville: result and AI prediction
Columbus Crew – One Knoxville, US Open Cup, Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:30 AM (GMT). Venue: ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
One Knoxville is unbeaten in its last 5 matches.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
This is a classic Open Cup test of top-tier control against lower-division momentum. Columbus arrive with the clearer talent edge and a style that can pin opponents back for long stretches, but One Knoxville have already shown they can survive MLS pressure and punish mistakes. The biggest swing factors are how seriously Columbus staff the lineup and whether Knoxville can keep the game compact long enough for transitions and set plays to matter. If the Crew establish rhythm early, the matchup tilts their way; if not, Knoxville have enough belief to make this uncomfortable.
Form (last 5)
Columbus Crew vs One Knoxville stats
| Columbus Crew | One Knoxville | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 1 | 3 |
| Goals scored | 3 | 9 |
| Goals conceded | 0 | 5 |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 0 |

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One Knoxville