| Nashville wins | Draw | Columbus Crew wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1.975 | 3.8 | 3.52 |
| Nashville | Columbus Crew |
|---|---|
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LAST GAME: Inter Miami 2 - 1 Nashville SC
| LAST GAME: FC Cincinnati 2 - 4 Columbus Crew
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 8:30 PM EDT
- Venue: GEODIS Park, Nashville, USA
- Competition: MLS
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew | Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 8:30 PM EDT |
| Nashville SC odds | 105 |
| Columbus Crew odds | 230 |
| Draw | 269 |
| Over 2 | -385 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew Preview and Team News
Nashville SC Team News
Nashville SC, who are among the hopefuls for the Supporters’ Shield this season, have quite a few injuries ahead of the game: Maximus Ekk, Taylor Washington, and Tyler Boyd have all been ruled out. That said, their absences could open the door for some of the youngsters in their squad to showcase their wares in front of a packed crowd.
While Nashville do focus a lot on keeping the ball, most of their attacks come from the flanks, where they use their pace to dismantle opposition defenses.
Despite their recent 1-2 defeat to Inter Miami, they’ve been one of the best teams in the division this season and have won four of their last five outings. Against the Herons, Nashville took just eight shots, which is appalling from a side sitting third in the table. Although they posted a solid 87% passing accuracy, their lack of cohesion in midfield was apparent whenever they were trying to play through balls.
Nashville SC predicted lineup vs Columbus Crew (4-3-3): Willis; Najar, Palacios, Maher, Lovitz; Mukhtar, Tagseth, Yazbek; Qasem, Surridge, Shaffelburg.
Columbus Crew Team News
The Columbus Crew will be without Malte Amundsen, Nicholas Hagen, and Rudy Camacho, all of whom have been ruled out due to injury. They’re currently ranked fourth in the league table, just one spot below their opponents, Nashville, albeit with the same number of points – 41. Only goal difference separates the two teams.
The Crew have a well-organized defensive setup that allows them to build play from the back and send balls towards their target men. Their usual 4-4-2 formation helps them tremendously in this aspect. The squad have scored 11 goals in their last five outings, averaging more than two goals per game.
Most importantly, they haven’t lost once in their last five fixtures, which gives them bragging rights over their opponents, who have gone unbeaten in only four of their last five. Diego Rossi, who has the most shots on target per match for the Columbus Crew (1.5), will be the player to watch out for in the attacking department.
Columbus Crew predicted lineup vs Nashville SC (4-4-2): Schulte; Moreira, Zawadski, Cheberko, Arfsen; Aliyu, Nagbe, Chambost, Gazdag; Russell-Rowe, Rossi.
Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew Prediction
- Pick: Nashville SC to win or draw
- Odds: -323 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Nashville SC 2-2 Columbus Crew
Nashville appear to have the upper hand heading into this matchup. Of the last 10 meetings recorded between these teams, they’ve gone unbeaten in six, while Columbus have been victorious in four.
The hosts rely on a fluid passing style that often catches their opponents unawares with the speed and guile involved in its buildup through the wings. Even though the Crew like to use long balls, they’ll have to be sharp in their man-marking tactics to prevent their opponents from having an easy run into the final third.
Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Both teams to score
- Odds: -185 (20Bet)
Both teams have quite a few attacking stars at their disposal, and we expect them to break into each other’s defenses. While Rossi will be the one heralding the Crew’s attacking unit in this clash, Surridge is likely to be the one tasked with the responsibility of guiding the hosts towards safety.
Interestingly, Nashville have been awarded the most penalties this season (10) and have scored 11 goals in their last five matches, the same as their opponents. Surridge, who has scored 16 goals in the MLS this season and recorded an impressive xG of 14.90, will probably be hard to mark under pressure, especially on quick breaks.
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