Nashville SC defeat Columbus Crew 3-2: Match Recap & Betting Results

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · MLS · Columbus Crew 2, Nashville SC 3

Nashville SC beat Columbus Crew 3-2 on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at GEODIS Park. The match went over the closing total of 2.5, with 5 goals combined.

Columbus Crew vs. Nashville SC final score and match recap

Nashville SC won by 1 goal.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Did Columbus Crew vs. Nashville SC go over or under the goals total?

The match went over: 5 goals combined against a closing total of 2.5, over by 2.5.

Columbus Crew vs. Nashville SC odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before kickoff, the consensus three-way moneyline had Columbus Crew at +364, the draw at +288 and Nashville SC at -149. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made it Columbus Crew 20%, the draw 24% and Nashville SC 56%. Nashville SC won as the favorite at -149: $67.11 profit on a $100 bet.

This result left Columbus Crew with 5 wins, 5 draws and 11 losses in the 2026 season. Their matches went over the closing total 13 times and under 7 times. That made it three straight defeats for Columbus Crew.

This result left Nashville SC with 15 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses in the 2026 season. Their matches went over the closing total 12 times and under 9 times. That made it three straight wins for Nashville SC.

What's next for Columbus Crew and Nashville SC?

Next for Columbus Crew: New England Revolution at home on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Next for Nashville SC: FC Cincinnati at home on Saturday, August 29, 2026.