New York RB II vs Columbus Crew II: High-Stakes MLS Next Pro Clash

New York RB II and Columbus Crew II meet again at MSU Soccer Park in MLS Next Pro’s group stage, with both sides flying high in the Eastern Conference. New York RB II top the Northeast Division and sit second in the conference on 14 points from six games, while Columbus Crew II are just behind them with 14 points from seven.

Form over the last five matches is strong on both sides: New York RB II come in on W-W-L-L-W, Columbus Crew II on W-W-L-W-W. The hosts have been potent at home, winning three of four with 11 goals scored and averaging 2.8 goals per game on their own turf. Columbus, meanwhile, have been perfect at home but more vulnerable away, losing two of three on the road and conceding seven.

Head-to-Head

Head-to-head, New York RB II have dominated recent meetings, winning four of the last five, including a 4-2 home victory in March 2026 and a 7-4 thriller at the same venue in 2025.

With no confirmed absences listed and both teams in good scoring form, this shapes up as another open contest. Based on recent H2H and home strength, the data leans toward a New York RB II win in a high-scoring game.