Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Columbus Crew prepare to host New York Red Bulls on September 13, 2026, with kick-off at 01:30, this USA: Major League Soccer fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Columbus Crew, currently 13th in the standings with 23 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 30 points. They've earned 17 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

New York Red Bulls, sitting 10th with 27 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Columbus Crew and New York Red Bulls have favored New York Red Bulls, with New York Red Bulls claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-3). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Colorado Rapids, Columbus Crew recorded a 3-0 victory while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Schulte, Lennon, Amundsen, Zawadzki, Moreira, , Gomes, Karumanchi, Farsi, Martinez, Mendez. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

New York Red Bulls's last outing came against Seattle Sounders, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Horvath, Dos Santos, Bazan, Che, Marshall-Rutty, Sofo, Mehmeti, Donkor, Ruvalcaba, Hall, Cowell. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Looking ahead, Columbus Crew are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Columbus Crew and New York Red Bulls are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Columbus Crew's fixtures have averaged 3.4 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. New York Red Bulls's games average 2.6 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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