New York City (10th place, 12 points) hosts Columbus Crew (11th place, 12 points) in a Major League Soccer fixture. The match takes place on May 10, 2026, 4:30 PM. Both teams are level on points in the mid-table, aiming to distance themselves from the relegation zone and keep pace with the top ranks.

New York City displays poor form with LLDLL from their last five matches, comprising 0 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses. Columbus Crew shows slightly better form with DLWWL in their last five games, including 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. New York City's current form is sharply declining with two consecutive losses, while Columbus Crew recorded two wins before their last loss.

New York City scores an average of 1.73 goals and concedes 1.64 goals per game this season. At home, the average is 1.78 goals scored and 1.44 goals conceded. The team has kept 1 clean sheet. Both teams scored in 7 matches, and 6 matches had over 2.5 goals. Columbus Crew averages 1.45 goals scored and 1.45 goals conceded per game. Away, the average is 1.5 goals scored and 1.67 goals conceded. They have kept 2 clean sheets. Both teams scored in 8 matches, and 7 matches had over 2.5 goals.

In a total of 4 head-to-head matches, New York City has achieved 1 win, while Columbus Crew secured 2 wins, and 1 match ended in a draw. The goal difference is 7:9 in favor of Columbus Crew. The last encounter was won by New York City 3-2 on September 17, 2025. However, Columbus Crew has been more dominant in recent direct duels.

For New York City, Nicolás Fernández Mercau (8 goals, 0 assists, avg rating 7.91), Maxi Moralez (1 goal, 6 assists, avg rating 7.37), and Agustín Ojeda (3 goals, 2 assists, avg rating 6.83) are key players. Nicolás Fernández Mercau scored 3 goals in his last 5 games. For Columbus Crew, Max Arfsten (3 goals, 4 assists, avg rating 7.27), Taha Habroune (1 goal, 2 assists, avg rating 7.13), and Diego Rossi (4 goals, 1 assist, avg rating 7.01) stand out. Max Arfsten recorded 2 goals and 2 assists in his last 5 games, while Diego Rossi scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist.

New York City's goalkeeper Matt Freese has recorded 1 clean sheet this season. Columbus Crew's goalkeeper Patrick Schulte has achieved this in 2 matches.

New York City demonstrates home strength with an average of 1.78 goals scored and 1.44 goals conceded in home games. Columbus Crew scores an average of 1.5 goals and concedes 1.67 goals per away game.