Columbus Crew SC vs Minnesota United FC, MLS 2026 MLS IS BACK ROUND OF 16
Overview
Match Preview
Columbus Crew SC vs Minnesota United FC — MLS at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
- Columbus Crew SC 15 games · 16 pts (2026/26)
- Minnesota United FC 15 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Allen Chapman
- Referee Jason White
- Referee Guido Gonzalez
- Referee Victor Rivas
- Referee Cory Richardson
8 games this season
🟨 2.6/game
⚽ 7.4 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 25 |
| 5 | New York Red Bulls | 15 | 22 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 21 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 20 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 15 | 19 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 15 | 18 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 15 | 16 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 14 | 14 |
| 12 | Montreal Impact FC | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | Orlando City SC | 15 | 14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 14 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 7 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 14 | 32 |
| 17 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 32 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 26 |
| 19 | FC Dallas | 15 | 25 |
| 20 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 24 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders FC | 13 | 24 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 22 |
| 23 | Minnesota United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 15 | 20 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 15 | 17 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 15 | 16 |
| 27 | St. Louis City | 14 | 16 |
| 28 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 14 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 15 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 14 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul | Minnesota United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Jul | Atlanta United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Jul | New York Red Bulls | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Jul | FC Cincinnati | A | 4–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Mar | New York City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul | Columbus Crew SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Jul | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Jul | Real Salt Lake | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Jul | Sporting Kansas City | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Mar | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 5–2 | W |
| 02 Mar | Portland Timbers | A | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Columbus Crew SC | Minnesota United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #23 |
| 16 | Points | 22 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 4 / 4 / 7 | W / D / L | 6 / 4 / 5 |
| 21 | Scored | 18 |
| 23 | Conceded | 22 |
| -2 | GD | -4 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 1.47 |
| 27% | Win % | 40% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Columbus Crew SC this season
Columbus Crew SC this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
Columbus Crew SC are 10th (16 pts). Minnesota United FC are 23rd (22 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Columbus Crew SC
0-15
2/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/2
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Minnesota United FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Columbus Crew SC to score. At the same time, Minnesota United FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Columbus Crew SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Minnesota United FC backline.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Columbus Crew SC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 18' Brilliant from the ! Robin Lod makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 18.
- 23' Aboubacar Keita has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 28' Darlington Nagbe needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 33' Andrew Tarbell is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Columbus Crew SC tonight.
- 38' Harrison Afful is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Minnesota United FC so far.
- 43' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Caleb Porter will be considering his options from the bench.
- 46' It is a substitution in Columbus Crew SC team. Luis Diaz is replaced by Derrick Etienne on 46 minute.
- 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 56' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lucas Zelarayan, as he is very good at scoring at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 61' The home supporters are growing impatient. Columbus Crew SC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 64' Another substitution for Columbus Crew SC to replace Milton Valenzuela by Hector Jimenez on 64 minute.
- 69' Minnesota United FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
- 72' Minnesota United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Marlon Hairston is hanging Romain Metanire on the field on 72 minute.
- 75' The Columbus Crew SC bench stirs into life. Darlington Nagbe is withdrawn and Christopher Cadden gets his opportunity.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Aaron Schoenfeld. He replaces Luis Amarilla on 77 minute.
- 78' It is a substitution in Minnesota United FC team. Robin Lod is replaced by Raheem Edwards on 78 minute.
- 79' The USA Gyasi Zardes breaks the deadlock on 79 minutes. 1-1!
- 83' Columbus Crew SC make a change. Gyasi Zardes trudges off to be replaced by Fanendo Adi on 83 minutes.
- 84' The referee has no hesitation. Jonathan Mensah is booked for Columbus Crew SC — Yellow card on 84.
- 89' Columbus Crew SC have won 426 goals from 284 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- The points are shared — Columbus Crew SC 1-1 Minnesota United FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Columbus Crew SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 19
- 4
- 25
-
11
Gyasi Zardes ↓ Fanendo Adi 83'
- 7
- 8
- 6
- 30
-
12
Luis Diaz ↓ Derrick Etienne 46'
- 10
Bench
-
22
Derrick Etienne ↑ 46'
- 17
-
2
Christopher Cadden ↑ 75'
- 44
-
16
Hector Jimenez ↑ 64'
- 3
- 28
-
9
Fanendo Adi ↑ 83'
- 18
- 21
- 27
Coach
Caleb Porter
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
-
17
Robin Lod ↓ Raheem Edwards 78'
- 1
- 6
- 15
- 13
- 4
- 9
- 8
-
31
Hassani Dotson ↓ Jacori Hayes 64'
- 77
Bench
-
5
Jacori Hayes ↑ 64'
-
44
Raheem Edwards ↑ 78'
-
94
Marlon Hairston ↑ 72'
- 14
- 7
- 23
-
12
Aaron Schoenfeld ↑ 77'
- 18
- 11
- 99
- 41
Coach
Adrian Heath
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gyasi Zardes | 4 |
| Francisco Calvo | 2 |
| Robin Lod | 2 |
| Pedro Santos | 1 |
| Lucas Zelarayan | 1 |
| Cucho Hernandez | 1 |
| Tani Oluwaseyi | 1 |
| Darwin Quintero | 1 |
Head to Head
Columbus Crew SC Form
2020-07-29
Columbus Crew SC
1–1
Minnesota United FC
D
2020-07-22
Atlanta United FC
0–1
Columbus Crew SC
W
2020-07-17
Columbus Crew SC
2–0
New York Red Bulls
W
2020-07-12
FC Cincinnati
0–4
Columbus Crew SC
W
2020-03-08
Seattle Sounders FC
1–1
Columbus Crew SC
D
2020-03-01
Columbus Crew SC
1–0
New York City FC
W
Minnesota United FC Form
2020-07-29
Columbus Crew SC
1–1
Minnesota United FC
D
2020-07-23
Colorado Rapids SC
2–2
Minnesota United FC
D
2020-07-18
Real Salt Lake
0–0
Minnesota United FC
D
2020-07-13
Sporting Kansas City
1–2
Minnesota United FC
W
2020-03-08
San Jose Earthquakes
2–5
Minnesota United FC
W
2020-03-02
Portland Timbers
1–3
Minnesota United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.38
Columbus Crew SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for:
Columbus Crew SC or Minnesota United FC 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.56
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Columbus Crew SC or Draw
70%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
59%
Columbus Crew SC or Minnesota United FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Minnesota United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9.8%
1 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
8%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
7.1%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Columbus Crew SC
| Handicap | Columbus Crew SC covers | Push | Minnesota United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 21% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.