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On April 18, 2026, at Gillette Stadium, Major League Soccer hosts a key fixture between New England Revolution and Columbus Crew. The lean favors the home side, with recent form suggesting a tight but decisive encounter. Betting on New England to win is supported by their strong home performance and recent head-to-head success.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
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MP | W | D | L |
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| Overall | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Home | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Away | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33% | 50% | 17% |
| Home | 67% | 33% | 0% |
| Away | 0% | 67% | 33% |
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MP | W | D | L |
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| Overall | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Home | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Away | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
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| Overall | 14% | 57% | 29% |
| Home | 33% | 0% | 67% |
| Away | 0% | 100% | 0% |
The home team, New England Revolution, comes into this match with consistent form and a strong recent record at Gillette Stadium. Columbus Crew, on the other hand, has a mixed recent form but tends to perform well in away games. The match is expected to be competitive with a slight lean towards New England, supported by their home advantage.
New England Revolution should benefit from their usual squad with key midfielders like Carles Gil influencing the game. Columbus Crew will rely on their experienced defense led by R. Camacho, with a focus on counterattacks, especially through their attacking mids D. Chambost and W. Abou Ali.
If New England Revolution scores first, the match could open up with increased pressure on Columbus Crew to respond. The last few encounters suggest New England has momentum going into this game, especially at Gillette Stadium, where they tend to dominate. An early goal could set the tone for a home win.
Expect a tempo-driven game with high pressing from New England Revolution designed to disrupt Columbus Crew’s build-up. Corner opportunities could be plentiful, especially if Columbus uses set pieces to create scoring chances. Discipline in midfield will be crucial to prevent unnecessary cards and maintain control.
See below all the main information for this match.
Bet on the home team, New England Revolution, supported by their recent strong home form and higher probability of securing an early advantage.
New England has scored an average of 2.2 goals per game in recent matches, indicating offensive strength. Columbus's defense has been inconsistent but solid away from home.
Expect a tight game early on, with the potential for later goals if either team scores first and gains confidence, fitting a possible late goal scenario.