Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

The Crew secured an easy win over the Coyotes the last time these sides met.

Columbus Crew are all set to host Nashville SC in the Eastern Conference clash of the Major League Soccer 2025 season. Lower.com Field will witness an interesting MLS contest between the two teams.

Columbus Crew have shown decent performances in the ongoing season. They are placed fifth on the MLS points table of the Eastern Conference. After contesting in 15 games, they have secured seven wins and might also get to the top spot in the league table. The Crew will be at home, which might end in their favour.

Having won eight of their 15 MLS games this season, Nashville SC are in the third spot on the points table. They are looking in good form and aiming to get to the top of the league table. It is not going to be an easy game for the Coyotes as they lost their previous clash against the Crew. But their current form looks good and they will be looking to extend their winning run here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Stadium: Lower.com Field
• Date: Thursday, May 29
• Kick-off Time: 05:30 IST/ 00:00 GMT; Wednesday, May 28; 19:00 ET/ 16:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Columbus Crew: W-D-D-D-L

Nashville SC: W-W-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew)

The 27-year-old forward from Uruguay, Diego Ross, is going to play an important role in the attacking front. He has four goal contributions in the last five league games for the Crew. Ross has a total of 11 goal contributions in 14 MLS matches this season. He is going to play a crucial role in the final third.

Sam Surridge (Nashville SC)

Sam Surridge is coming in after scoring a brace in the last league game for the Coyotes. Nashville SC secured an important three points because of his goals. He is the leading goal scorer for his side in the league table. Surridge has 11 goal contributions in 15 MLS games I the ongoing season and will be looking to add more to his tally.

Match Facts

• Nashville SC have not won any of their last three games against the Columbus Crew.
• The Coyotes are on a five-match unbeaten run.
• Columbus Crew have not won any of their last four games.

Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @14/5 Unibet
• Sam Surridge to score @15/2 Skybet
• Goals over 3.5 @11/5 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Columbus Crew will be without the services of Rudy Camacho as he is injured.

Gaston Brugman, Julian Gaines and three other players are injured, hence keeping them out of action for Nashville SC.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 9

Columbus Crew won: 4

Nashville SC won: 3

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Columbus Crew predicted lineup (3-1-4-2)

Schulte (GK); Moreira, Zawadzki, Cheberko; Nagbe; Farsi, Rossi, Gazdag, Arfsten; Russell-Rowe, Aliyu

Nashville SC predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Willis (GK); Najar, Palacios, Maher, Lovitz; Shaffelburg, Yazbek, Tagseth, Muyl; Mukhtar, Surridge

Match Prediction

The MLS are likely to witness a close contest between the two sides. The Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC, Major League Soccer 2025 clash is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Columbus Crew 2-2 Nashville SC

Telecast Details

Worldwide: Apple TV

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