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NY Red Bulls vs Columbus matchup
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The gist
Columbus Crew host Red Bull New York on Sept 12, 2026, at 23 and 27 points.
Both sit outside playoff position, so the result shapes their late-season push.
Background
The two clubs meet for the 84th time in the regular season, with Columbus holding the all-time series edge 35-34-14. Both are chasing playoff position late in the season. Columbus have lost six of their last seven across competitions, while Red Bull New York are winless in their previous six appearances and have seen totals go under in five of their last six matches.
How it unfolded
- May 13, 2026Red Bull New York beat Columbus 3-2 at Sports Illustrated Stadium; Julian Hall became the youngest player in MLS history to record a hat trick, at 18 years, 50 days.
- Aug 22, 2026Columbus lost 3-2 at Nashville SC.
- Aug 26, 2026Columbus lost 2-0 to América in Leagues Cup.
- Aug 30, 2026Columbus lost 3-1 to New England at home.
- Sep 5, 2026Columbus beat Colorado 3-0 at home; Red Bull New York drew 0-0 at Seattle.
- Sep 9, 2026Columbus lost 2-1 at D.C. United, with Tai Baribo scoring a brace; Red Bull New York lost 2-0 at Los Angeles FC, with injuries to teenage midfielder Adri Mehmeti and defenders Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty and Justin Che.
- Sep 11, 2026Prediction market data compiled: Red Bull New York money line 24%, Columbus Crew 56%, Draw 23%; Over 3.5 (46%), Under 3.5 (56%).
- Sep 12, 2026Columbus Crew (6-13-5, 23 pts.) host Red Bull New York (7-11-6, 27 pts.) at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, Ohio; kickoff 7:30 p.m. ET.
Who’s saying what
- Coach
- Columbus head coach Courtois said there are aspects of the game on the ball the team is pleased with, but that changes impeded building chemistry and the team is still not the version he wants.
Still unverified
The prediction market data was compiled on Sept. 11, 2026 and may have changed since writing.