Nashville SC vs. Columbus Crew Prediction, Best Bet, Latest MLS Odds for Saturday, August 22nd
Nashville SC will host the Columbus Crew at 8:30 PM ET on Saturday, August 22, at GEODIS Park. Can the league leaders continue their outstanding run at home, or will a desperate Columbus attack turn this into one of the weekend's more open Eastern Conference games? Check out this Nashville SC vs. Columbus Crew prediction and best bet for August 22.
Peter Alexis - August 22, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
4 Minute ReadNashville SC vs. Columbus Crew Prediction: Will Nashville Stay Hot on Offense on Saturday Night?
Nashville is a -140 home favorite, with Columbus +320 and the draw at +285. Rather than laying the moneyline with the league leader, Both Teams To Score + Over 2.5 Goals is available at +105 in a matchup featuring two clubs coming off very different midweek results.
Nashville continues to set the pace in MLS. It demolished Inter Miami 4-1 last Saturday behind two Hany Mukhtar goals and another from Sam Surridge, then went to New York on Wednesday and earned a 1-0 victory when Maxwell Woledzi scored in stoppage time.
Nashville SC vs. Columbus Crew Odds
Nashville SC vs. Columbus Crew Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- Where to Watch: Apple TV
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Nashville SC vs. Columbus Crew Prediction
Mukhtar and Surridge remain one of the league's most dangerous attacking combinations, while Nashville's summer additions have provided even more support around them. The club entered the week unbeaten at GEODIS Park in league play, and its 4-1 win over Miami showed how quickly a close game can become a rout once Nashville starts creating transition opportunities.
Columbus is moving in the opposite direction after consecutive losses. The Crew fell 3-1 at Charlotte last weekend before losing 2-1 at home to Montréal on Wednesday. They have still scored in both defeats, which is important for this market, but the defense has conceded five goals across those two games.
Brais Méndez gives Columbus creativity in midfield, while Josef Martínez and Dániel Gazdag provide experienced attacking options when the Crew need to chase games. Saturday's situation almost forces Columbus to be proactive. Another passive performance against the league leader would risk a third consecutive loss and further separation in the East.
Recent head-to-head history has favored Nashville and generally produced lower-scoring games. Nashville won 1-0 in Columbus in March and beat the Crew 3-0 at GEODIS Park last season. The teams are 4-4-4 against each other overall, but Nashville has become increasingly comfortable attacking this matchup at home.
The difference Saturday is Columbus' current defensive form and likely urgency. Nashville has scored five goals across its last two league matches, while the Crew have conceded multiple goals in consecutive defeats but still found the net in each. Columbus only needs one goal to contribute, and falling behind would force it to take even more risks.
Nashville SC vs. Columbus Crew Best Bet
- Best Bet: Both Teams To Score + Over 2.5 Goals (+105) Check out the best odds on DraftKings Sportsbook
This is a spot where another Nashville win is entirely possible, but the combined goals market provides better upside. A 2-1 or 3-1 result fits both clubs' current trajectories and cashes the bet without requiring Columbus to produce a full upset.
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