- Matchup: Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Venue: ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, OH
- Broadcast: Apple TV
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The Red Bulls (6-5-12) are heading to ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, OH this Saturday to face off against the Crew (7-6-10). The odds favor the Crew at +126, while the Red Bulls sit at -152. The total goals line is set at 3. Starting in goal will be Patrick Schulte for Columbus and Ethan Horvath for New York.
Throughout the season, the Columbus Crew have notched up 66 saves, boasting a save percentage of 62.9%. They currently hold a goal difference of -8, having scored 31 goals while conceding 39. The Crew average 1.00 points per match (totaling 23 points) and rank 24th in Major League Soccer with only 19 assists. In terms of expected goals (xG), they sit at 22nd with 19.9, while expected goals against (xGA) stands at 20.9. They have collected 38 yellow cards this season. The Crew have allowed 39 goals, averaging 1.70 goals against per 90 minutes, facing 105 shots on target. They have achieved 4 clean sheets this year, translating to a rate of 17.4%.
The Red Bulls average 1.2 points per match and have registered 23 assists along with 2 red cards. New York’s clean sheet percentage is currently 8.7%, with a total of 48 yellow cards issued. They rank 26th in goals allowed, having conceded 46, which results in a goal differential of -16. This season, their save percentage stands at 62.3% (with 122 shots on target against) and they currently occupy 22nd place in the league with 27 points. The club allows 2.00 goals per 90 minutes with 76 saves and has recorded 2 clean sheets. New York has scored 30 goals, with an xG for the season estimated at 21.3.
For Columbus, the netminder will be Patrick Schulte. With a career total of 10,950 minutes played, Schulte has completed 336 saves. His record stands at 56 wins, 35 draws, and 30 losses, along with 26 clean sheets, yielding a shutout rate of 21.4%. The American goalkeeper has faced 495 shots across 121 starts, allowing 165 goals and holding a goals allowed average of 1.36 per 90 minutes. His save percentage is exceptionally high at 67.9%.
Ethan Horvath will guard the goal for New York. Throughout his professional career, Horvath has conceded 300 goals and has achieved 629 saves over 234 match starts. He has a goals against average of 1.28 per 90 minutes and boasts a career record of 101 wins, 60 draws, and 75 losses. His save percentage is 69.8%, with a clean sheet rate of 29.0%. Horvath has achieved 68 clean sheets throughout his career, having faced 901 shots against him over 21,133 minutes.
Max Arfsten is a vital player for Columbus, having accumulated 18 assists and 50 points in his career. The United States defender has netted 16 goals in 7,371 minutes of play. Arfsten has been a starter in 84 matches with a goals per 90 minutes rate of 0.20.
New York relies on the talent of Emil Forsberg, a formidable attacker. The Swedish midfielder has played 36,058 minutes in professional soccer, scoring 138 goals. He averages 0.34 goals per 90 minutes, starting in 424 matches. Forsberg has amassed 371 points and has provided 95 assists to teammates during his career.
Who will take home the victory in tonight’s match against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Columbus Crew (-152)
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