Nashville SC chase fourth straight win over Columbus Crew
Nashville SC meet Columbus Crew, Thursday 11:00am (MLS). Nashville SC have won the last three against Columbus Crew.
The big picture
Nashville SC come in 1st on the ladder with 77 points; Columbus Crew are 7th on 47. Nashville SC have the higher position to protect.
Nashville SC are 22–3–8 in MLS 2026, averaging 2.1 goals for and 0.8 against.
Columbus Crew are 13–15–5 in MLS 2026, averaging 1.7 goals for and 1.5 against.
Form
Nashville SC have won three of their last five and most recently beat Red Bull New York 3–2.
Columbus Crew have won five of their last five and most recently beat D.C. United 3–0.
Columbus Crew arrive on a 5-game winning streak.
Head to head
These sides have met 13 times on our records since 2020: Nashville SC 5, Columbus Crew 4, 4 drawn.
Last time out (2026), Nashville SC won 3–2 at GEODIS Park.
Nashville SC have won the last three against Columbus Crew.
Biggest margin between these two: Nashville SC by 3 goals in 2025 (3–0).
Players to watch
For Nashville SC, watch Sam Surridge (19 goals, 2 assists in 2026) and Hany Mukhtar (17 goals, 7 assists in 2026).
For Columbus Crew, watch Diego Rossi (6 goals, 1 assist in 2026) and Taha Habroune (5 goals, 3 assists in 2026).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Nashville SC have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
