Columbus Crew vs New York City predictions, May 20, 2026

May 18, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

US Open Cup, on Wednesday,

Columbus

New York City

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As the US Open Cup clash approaches, Columbus Crew will host New York City FC on May 20, 2026, at their home venue. Recent form presents a contrasting picture: Columbus Crew has struggled with just one victory in their last five matches, leaving them eager to turn the tide. In contrast, New York City FC has shown a stronger performance lately, securing three wins from their last five encounters, suggesting a boost in confidence as they make the trip to Columbus.

In terms of playing style, Columbus Crew often relies on a solid defensive structure, while looking to exploit opposition weaknesses through swift counter-attacks. Conversely, New York City FC tends to focus on possession-based play, utilizing their midfield to control tempo and create goal-scoring opportunities.

Bookmaker odds favor Columbus at 1.91 for a home win, but our model indicates a closely contested match with a 48.8% probability of a Crew victory, alongside a 25.8% chance for a draw and a 25.6% likelihood of an away win for NYCFC. A predicted scoreline of 2:1 for the home side could transpire if Columbus’s players capitalize on their chances, making for an intriguing cup tie. Ultimately, both teams have the potential to influence the outcome significantly, making predictions difficult.

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Columbus
48.6%		 Draw
25.7%		 NY City
25.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.94 3.75 3.74
betsson 1.95 3.7 3.5
MarathonBet 1.89 3.68 3.66
WilliamHill 1.85 3.3 3.5

Latest Results

16.05.26 Philadelphia Union – Columbus Crew – 1:1
13.05.26 New York Red Bulls – Columbus Crew – 3:2
10.05.26 New York City FC – Columbus Crew – 3:0
02.05.26 Columbus Crew – Minnesota United – 2:3
29.04.26 Columbus Crew – One Knoxville SC – 4:1		 16.05.26 New York Red Bulls – New York City FC – 1:1
13.05.26 Charlotte FC – New York City FC – 0:1
10.05.26 New York City FC – Columbus Crew – 3:0
03.05.26 New York City FC – DC United – 0:2
29.04.26 New York Red Bulls – New York City FC – 1:3

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 2.
  • Recent form of Columbus has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • NY City is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Columbus is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 9 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 29:31. (average 1.5:1.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Columbus won 7 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 20:11. (average 2:1.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    10.05.26 New York City FC – Columbus Crew – 3:0
    17.09.25 New York City FC – Columbus Crew – 3:2
    22.03.25 Columbus Crew – New York City FC – 0:0
    31.08.24 Columbus Crew – New York City FC – 4:2
    17.08.24 Columbus Crew – New York City FC – 2:1 penalties

    Standings

    Draw

    2026

    1/64-finals

    1 FC Naples Red Force 3 : 0
    2 Tormenta America CFL Spurs (WO.)
    4 Bye Orlando City
    5 New England Revolution Bye
    7 Rhode Island Faialense 4 : 0
    8 Motown Hartford Athletic 0 : 2
    9 Chattanooga Kalonji 2 : 1
    10 Tennessee Tempo Chattanooga Red Wolves 1 : 0
    12 Bye Atlanta Utd
    13 Charlotte Bye
    15 Charlotte Independ. Ristozi 4 : 1
    16 Charleston Florida Badgers 2 : 1
    17 Richmond Kickers Northern Virginia 2 : 0
    18 West Chester Utd Loudoun 1 : 2
    20 Bye Columbus Crew
    21 DC United Bye
    23 Asheville City Greenville 3 : 1
    24 Vistula One Knoxville 1 : 3
    25 Vermont Green Portland Hearts of Pine 1 : 0
    26 Westchester SC NY Renegades 2 : 0
    28 Bye New York City
    29 New York Red Bulls Bye
    31 Steel City Pittsburgh 1 : 2
    32 Carolina Core Virginia Dream 1 : 2
    33 Flint City Forward Madison 2 : 0
    34 Detroit Michigan Rangers 5 : 1
    36 Bye Chicago Fire
    37 St. Louis City Bye
    39 San Antonio New Stars 6 : 0
    40 Little Rock Rangers FC Tulsa 2 : 4
    41 Lexington Flower City Union 9 : 0
    42 Louisville City Southern Indiana 2 : 0
    44 Bye Austin FC
    45 Houston Dynamo Bye
    47 New Mexico Cruizers 3 : 2
    48 Laredo Heat El Paso 0 : 2
    49 Colorado Springs Azteca 3 : 0
    50 Ventura Spokane Velocity 1 : 2
    52 Bye Sporting Kansas City
    53 Colorado Rapids Bye
    55 Indy Eleven Menace 3 : 0
    56 BOHFS St. Louis Union Omaha 0 : 8
    57 AV Alta Valley 559 FC 0 : 1
    58 Sacramento Republic El Farolito 2 : 0
    60 Bye Minnesota United
    61 San Jose Earthquakes Bye
    63 Orange County SC Laguna United 3 : 0
    64 Phoenix Rising San Ramon 4 : 0

    1/32-finals

    1 FC Naples America CFL Spurs 3 : 0
    2 Bye Orlando City
    3 New England Revolution Bye
    4 Rhode Island Hartford Athletic 2 : 0
    5 Chattanooga Tennessee Tempo 1 : 0
    6 Bye Atlanta Utd
    7 Charlotte Bye
    8 Charlotte Independ. Charleston 3 : 2
    9 Richmond Kickers Loudoun 1 : 0
    10 Bye Columbus Crew
    11 DC United Bye
    12 Asheville City One Knoxville 1 : 2
    13 Vermont Green Westchester SC 0 : 1
    14 Bye New York City
    15 New York Red Bulls Bye
    16 Pittsburgh Virginia Dream 2 : 0
    17 Flint City Detroit 0 : 1
    18 Bye Chicago Fire
    19 St. Louis City Bye
    20 San Antonio FC Tulsa 0 : 1
    21 Lexington Louisville City 0 : 2
    22 Bye Austin FC
    23 Houston Dynamo Bye
    24 New Mexico El Paso 0 : 4
    25 Colorado Springs Spokane Velocity 2 : 1
    26 Bye Sporting Kansas City
    27 Colorado Rapids Bye
    28 Indy Eleven Union Omaha 1 : 2
    29 Valley 559 FC Sacramento Republic 0 : 4
    30 Bye Minnesota United
    31 San Jose Earthquakes Bye
    32 Orange County SC Phoenix Rising 1 : 2

    1/16-finals

    1 FC Naples Orlando City 0 : 1
    2 New England Revolution Rhode Island 2 : 1
    3 Chattanooga Atlanta Utd 1 : 3
    4 Charlotte Charlotte Independ. 6 : 0
    5 Richmond Kickers Columbus Crew 0 : 3
    6 DC United One Knoxville 3 : 4
    7 Westchester SC New York City 2 : 5
    8 New York Red Bulls Pittsburgh 3 : 1
    9 Detroit Chicago Fire 1 : 2
    10 St. Louis City FC Tulsa 4 : 0
    11 Louisville City Austin FC 2 : 1
    12 Houston Dynamo El Paso 4 : 1
    13 Colorado Springs Sporting Kansas City 3 : 0
    14 Colorado Rapids Union Omaha 1 : 0
    15 Sacramento Republic Minnesota United 0 : 1
    16 San Jose Earthquakes Phoenix Rising 2 : 0

    1/8-finals

    1 Orlando City New England Revolution 4 : 3
    2 Atlanta Utd Charlotte 2 : 0
    3 Columbus Crew One Knoxville 4 : 1
    4 New York City New York Red Bulls 3 : 1
    5 Chicago Fire St. Louis City 1 : 2
    6 Louisville City Houston Dynamo 1 : 2
    7 Colorado Springs Colorado Rapids 2 : 3
    8 Minnesota United San Jose Earthquakes 2 : 4

    Quarter-finals

    1 Orlando City Atlanta Utd
    2 Columbus Crew New York City
    3 St. Louis City Houston Dynamo
    4 Colorado Rapids San Jose Earthquakes

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

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