Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC prediction, odds & betting tips – 29/05/2025

Columbus Crew will be aiming to snap a run of four matches without a victory when they welcome Nashville SC to Lower.com Field on Thursday. Our Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC prediction gives a lowdown on the home side's chances of coming away with maximum points.

Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC prediction: Crew to return to winning ways in narrow fashion

Key stats

• Our Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC betting tips take into account that the hosts are without a clean sheet in 10 straight games leading up to Thursday's game since a goalless stalemate against New York City in March.
• This has often left the Crew with a deficit to make up at halftime, as they have headed into the interval behind in each of their last four matches.
• Meanwhile, Nashville are unbeaten in each of their last eight outings, albeit having conceded in all but two of them.

Correct score prediction: Columbus Crew 3-2 Nashville SC

In a fixture which has historically proven to be highly entertaining, both teams will head into this one with lapses at the back but a free-scoring attacking unit.

We can see the home side just about doing enough to edge a five-goal thriller and inflict a first defeat on their visitors since April 20.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Columbus Crew backed to make home advantage count

• HOME: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
• DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
• AWAY: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

As shown by an implied probability of 58.8%, Columbus Crew are strong favourites to get the job done despite their recent slump in form.

They will head into the game seeking to bounce back from a 3-2 loss at the hands of Charlotte last time out, where Pep Biel netted 15 minutes from time to settle a thrilling affair.

On the other hand, Nashville SC made it five wins from six matches across all competitions with a 2-1 triumph over Toronto FC, which was more comfortable than the scoreline suggests.

A second-half double from Sam Surridge handed BJ Callaghan's men a well-deserved two-goal lead that their advantage merited before Jonathan Osorio grabbed a consolation in stoppage time.

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Most recent H2Hs: Crew to continue recent league dominance over Nashville SC

Our Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC prediction suggests the hosts will get the better of the visitors for the third time in four league matches.

The away side have not beaten the home side in a competitive game since May 2023, although they did claim a 4-1 victory in a pre-season matchup back in February.

World Club Friendlies 08/02/25

Nashville SC

0

Columbus Crew

0

USA MLS 04/07/24

Columbus Crew

2

Nashville SC

0

USA MLS 31/03/24

Nashville SC

2

Columbus Crew

2

USA MLS 25/06/23

Columbus Crew

2

Nashville SC

0

USA MLS 29/05/23

Nashville SC

3

Columbus Crew

1

Columbus Crew preview: Nicholas Hagen to retain starting spot in absence of Patrick Schulte

First-choice goalkeeper Schulte is set to miss a second straight game through injury and is one of only two injury concerns alongside Rudy Camacho, who still awaits a first appearance this season due to a thigh problem.

Predicted lineup: Hagen (GK), Arfsten, Cheberko, Moreira, Farsi, Gazdag, Nagbe, Zawadzki, Rossi, Aliyu & Russell-Rowe 

USA MLS 10/05/25

D

Philadelphia Union

2

Columbus Crew

2

USA MLS 03/05/25

W

Charlotte FC

2

Columbus Crew

4

USA MLS 26/04/25

W

San Jose Earthquakes

1

Columbus Crew

2

USA MLS 19/04/25

L

Inter Miami CF

1

Columbus Crew

0

USA MLS 13/04/25

W

St. Louis City SC

1

Columbus Crew

2

Nashville SC preview: Surridge to lead the line once again after two-goal heroics

After missing Nashville's thrilling 3-2 victory over Orlando City, Surridge was given the nod to spearhead the attack last time out and delivered with two well-taken strikes.

This should see Teal Bunbury have to make do with a place on the bench once again while American duo Tyler Boyd and Maximus Ekk remain out with knee problems.

Julian Gaines wraps up the list of confirmed absentees for the away side, but Gaston Brugman (hip) could also miss out.

Predicted lineup: Willis (GK), Lovitz, Palacios, Maher, Najar, Muyl, Yazbek, Tagseth, Shaffelburg, Surridge & Mukhtar

USA MLS 11/05/25

W

Charlotte FC

1

Nashville SC

2

USA US Open Cup 07/05/25

W

Chattanooga Red Wolves

0

Nashville SC

1

USA MLS 03/05/25

D

Atlanta United

1

Nashville SC

1

USA MLS 27/04/25

W

Chicago Fire

2

Nashville SC

7

USA MLS 19/04/25

L

Seattle Sounders

3

Nashville SC

0

Player to watch – Hany Mukhtar 

While Surridge currently leads the way in terms of goals for Nashville with eight, Mukhtar has been the main driving offensive force with six goals and five assists.

The 30-year-old has registered at least one direct goal contribution in five of his last six appearances.

Mukhtar enjoying another fine individual campaign with Nashville

Since his move to Nashville from Brondby, Mukhtar has established himself as one of the MLS's most productive players with 76 goals and 53 assists and is showing no signs of slowing down.

Only four players have registered more direct goal contributions than Mukhtar's 11 so far, making him one to keep an eye on.