Venue: Red Bull Arena, Harrison, New Jersey
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT
Surface: Natural grass
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)
Weather Report — Harrison, NJ
- Temperature: 61–65°F at kickoff
- Conditions: Partly cloudy
- Wind: 6–9 mph blowing toward the north goal
- Impact: Slight boost for long‑range shots and lofted crosses; otherwise neutral.
Injury Report
New York Red Bulls
- Lewis Morgan — Probable (ankle soreness; expected to start)
- Emil Forsberg — Out (hamstring)
- John Tolkin — Probable (illness)
- Andrés Reyes — Out (knee)
- Cameron Harper — Healthy
Forsberg’s absence removes a major creative piece, but Morgan’s availability keeps the attack dangerous.
Columbus Crew SC
- Cucho Hernández — Probable (hip tightness; expected to play)
- Darlington Nagbe — Healthy
- Diego Rossi — Out (hamstring)
- Aidan Morris — Probable (ankle)
- Rudy Camacho — Out (groin)
Columbus is missing Rossi and Camacho, weakening both their left‑sided attack and defensive structure.
Team Records & Context
- Columbus Crew SC: 3‑6‑3 (15 points, 11th in East)
- New York Red Bulls: 4‑5‑3 (17 points, 8th in East)
- Goal Differential: CLB -3, RBNY -1
- Stakes: Both teams are hovering around the playoff line; this is a critical Eastern Conference swing match.
Recent Team Form
Columbus Crew SC
- Last 5: L–D–W–L–D
- Goals For: 6
- Goals Against: 8
- Trend: Columbus has struggled to find consistency. Without Rossi, the attack relies heavily on Cucho and counterattacking moments.
New York Red Bulls
- Last 5: D–L–W–D–L
- Goals For: 5
- Goals Against: 7
- Trend: The Red Bulls remain defensively solid but inconsistent in the final third. Pressing structure is strong, but finishing has been unreliable.
Key Player Matchups
1. Cucho Hernández (CLB) vs. Sean Nealis (RBNY)
Cucho’s movement and ability to drop deep will test Nealis’ positioning. If Cucho is fully fit, he can exploit gaps behind the press.
2. Lewis Morgan (RBNY) vs. Steven Moreira (CLB)
Morgan is New York’s most dangerous attacker. Moreira must stay tight and avoid giving Morgan space to cut inside.
3. Aidan Morris (CLB) vs. Frankie Amaya (RBNY)
A high‑energy midfield battle. Morris’ ball‑winning vs. Amaya’s distribution will shape tempo.
4. John Tolkin (RBNY) vs. Columbus right flank
Tolkin’s overlapping runs and service from wide areas can create overloads, especially with Columbus missing Camacho.
Series History
- All‑time: Columbus leads 38‑33‑16
- At Red Bull Arena: Red Bulls lead 18‑13‑6
- Recent trend: Columbus unbeaten in last 3 meetings (2‑0‑1), including a 2–1 win in 2025.
Betting Trends
Columbus Crew SC
- 1–3–2 in last 6 matches
- Unders in 4 of last 6
- 0–3–2 in last 5 road matches
New York Red Bulls
- 2–2–2 in last 6 matches
- Unders in 5 of last 7
- 3–1–1 in last 5 home matches
Matchup Trends
- Last 5 meetings averaged 2.2 goals
- Both teams scored in 3 of last 5
- Columbus has scored first in 4 of last 6 vs. RBNY
MATCH ODDS
Columbus Crew SC + 125
New York Red Bulls + 170
Draw + 270
Over 3.5 + 120 Under 3.5 – 150
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
