New England Revolution
Major League Soccer
FT
2
-
1
Columbus Crew
League: Major League Soccer
Venue: Gillette Stadium
Referee: T. Ford
New England Revolution
Match Timeline
Columbus Crew
Main Prediction
Home Win
Confidence 100%
1X2
1X2
Home Win
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability Model
Home
69.6%
X
0%
Away
30.4%
1X
69.6%
X2
30.4%
12
100%
Tactical Setup
New England Revolution formation
4-2-3-1
Columbus Crew formation
4-4-2
New England Revolution missing
3
Columbus Crew missing
3
Key Squad Notes
New England Revolution scorers
A. Yusuf (2 goals), B. Ceballos (2 goals), P. Miller (2 goals)
New England Revolution creators
Luca Langoni (5 assists), Dor Turgeman (2 assists), Carles Gil (1 assists)
New England Revolution key absences
L. Campana, M. Polster, E. Kohler
Columbus Crew scorers
W. Abou Ali (5 goals), D. Rossi (3 goals), M. Arfsten (1 goals)
Columbus Crew creators
M. Arfsten (2 assists), T. Habroune (2 assists), W. Abou Ali (1 assists)
Columbus Crew key absences
M. Farsi, W. Abou Ali
Head-to-Head Snapshot
New England Revolution and Columbus Crew have faced each other 5 times recently.
Quick Insight
1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (100%)
Predicted formations: New England Revolution 4-2-3-1 / Columbus Crew 4-4-2
Missing players: New England Revolution 3, Columbus Crew 3
H2H summary: New England Revolution wins 2, draws 0, Columbus Crew wins 3
Match Analysis
New England Revolution sit 8 with 9 points after 6 league matches. Their overall return of 3 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses with goals at 12:9 reflects good form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by A. Yusuf (2 goals), B. Ceballos (2 goals), P. Miller (2 goals), with creative support from Luca Langoni (5 assists), Dor Turgeman (2 assists), Carles Gil (1 assists), while defensively they have appeared very solid. At home, the record of 3 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses points toward a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader style still suggests balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with L. Campana, M. Polster, E. Kohler unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.
So far, Columbus Crew have built a campaign that leaves them 11 in the table on 6 points from 7 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 1 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, while the 9:10 goal ratio supports the view of poor form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on W. Abou Ali (5 goals), D. Rossi (3 goals), M. Arfsten (1 goals), with creative support from M. Arfsten (2 assists), T. Habroune (2 assists), W. Abou Ali (1 assists), and defensively they have been very solid. Away from home, they have returned 1 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses, a split that suggests a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms, they tend to show a more cautious and defensive approach. Although they are without M. Farsi, W. Abou Ali, the biggest concern is that one of those absentees also contributes heavily in both finishing and chance creation.
This match appears to feature a noticeable gap in profile, built around New England Revolution's more proactive style and Columbus Crew's more cautious structure. New England Revolution appear more affected by absences, and that imbalance in squad availability could shift some of the structural advantage toward Columbus Crew. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward Columbus Crew. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with New England Revolution expected to line up in 4-2-3-1 and Columbus Crew in 4-4-2, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Columbus Crew having the stronger overall control. New England Revolution arrive from the stronger league position, sitting 8 with 9 points compared to Columbus Crew in 11 on 6, which underlines the gap in season consistency.
Statistics
New England Revolution
Stat
Columbus Crew
3
Shots on Goal
4
4
Shots off Goal
3
10
Total Shots
11
3
Blocked Shots
4
9
Shots insidebox
8
1
Shots outsidebox
3
8
Fouls
12
3
Corner Kicks
7
2
Offsides
1
48%
Ball Possession
52%
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
3
Goalkeeper Saves
1
545
Total passes
598
493
Passes accurate
537
90%
Passes %
90%
1.23
expected_goals
0.95
0
goals_prevented
0
Last matches: New England Revolution
22.04.26
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New England Revolution
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2
1
W
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Maj
New England Revolution
DC United
1
0
W
04.04.26
Maj
New England Revolution
CF Montreal
3
0
W
22.03.26
Maj
New England Revolution
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1
3
L
15.03.26
Maj
New England Revolution
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6
1
W
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Last matches: Columbus Crew
22.04.26
Maj
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Los Angeles Galaxy
2
1
W
12.04.26
Maj
Columbus Crew
Orlando City SC
1
1
D
04.04.26
Maj
Columbus Crew
Atlanta United FC
3
1
W
21.03.26
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Columbus Crew
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2
L
14.03.26
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1
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Last matches: New England Revolution
11.04.26
Maj
New England Revolution
DC United
1
0
W
04.04.26
Maj
New England Revolution
CF Montreal
3
0
W
15.03.26
Maj
New England Revolution
FC Cincinnati
6
1
W
14.02.26
Fri
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Hartford Athletic
6
1
W
07.02.26
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1
2
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Last matches: Columbus Crew
04.04.26
Maj
Columbus Crew
Atlanta United FC
3
1
W
21.03.26
Maj
Columbus Crew
Toronto FC
1
2
L
01.03.26
Maj
Columbus Crew
Sporting Kansas City
2
2
D
22.02.26
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Portland Timbers
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Lineups
New England Revolution
Formation
Columbus Crew
30
M. Turner
12
I. Feingold
3
B. Ceballos
2
M. Fofana
23
W. Sands
21
B. Raines
22
E. Kohler
41
L. Langoni
10
C. Gil
80
A. Yusuf
11
D. Turgeman
28
P. Schulte
31
S. Moreira
4
R. Camacho
25
S. Zawadzki
18
M. Amundsen
30
H. Picard
7
D. Chambost
20
A. Gomes
27
M. Arfsten
10
D. Rossi
8
D. Gazdag
New England Revolution
4-2-3-1
Starting XI
30
M. Turner
G
๐จ 71'
12
I. Feingold
D
3
B. Ceballos
D
โ 17'
2
M. Fofana
D
23
W. Sands
D
21
B. Raines
M
22
E. Kohler
M
41
L. Langoni
M
๐ฏ 54'
โ 86'
10
C. Gil
M
โฝ 85'
80
A. Yusuf
M
11
D. Turgeman
F
โฝ 54'
โ 90+4'
Substitutes
73
J. Gunn
G
77
D. Fagundez
M
โ 86'
7
G. Yow
F
17
M. Zambrano
F
88
A. Farrell
D
4
T. Beason
D
25
P. Miller
D
โ 17'
38
E. Klein
M
โ 90+4'
35
C. Oliveira
M
Columbus Crew
4-4-2
Starting XI
28
P. Schulte
G
31
S. Moreira
D
โ 88'
4
R. Camacho
D
๐จ 90+6'
25
S. Zawadzki
D
18
M. Amundsen
D
30
H. Picard
M
โ 67'
7
D. Chambost
M
20
A. Gomes
M
โ 87'
๐จ 71'
27
M. Arfsten
M
โฝ 24'
๐จ 87'
10
D. Rossi
F
๐ฏ 24'
8
D. Gazdag
F
โ 67'
Substitutes
1
N. Hagen
G
2
A. Herrera
D
โ 67'
90
N. Akhundzade
F
โ 88'
45
O. Presthus
D
19
J. Thiare
F
โ 67'
21
Y. Cheberko
D
14
A. Sejdic
M
17
S. Bangoura
M
โ 87'
12
C. Ruvalcaba
D
Missing Players
New England Revolution
3 missing
-
L. Campana
OUT
Missing Fixture
Injury
-
M. Polster
OUT
Missing Fixture
Injury
-
E. Kohler
OUT
Questionable
Injury
Columbus Crew
3 missing
-
M. Farsi
OUT
Missing Fixture
Hernia
-
W. Abou Ali
OUT
Missing Fixture
Injury
-
J. Thiare
OUT
Questionable
Knee Injury
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18.04.2026
New England Revolution 2 - 1 Columbus Crew
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