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New England Revolution vs. Columbus Crew prediction, odds, MLS picks [4/18/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get New England Revolution vs Columbus Crew predictions for MLS Saturday.
New England and Columbus are scheduled to meet in MLS action at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, with kickoff at 7:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced MLS model predicts Columbus as the most likely winner of the New England vs. Columbus game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's match, including best bets and picks.
New England Revolution vs. Columbus Crew prediction: Who will win?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's MLS matchup between New England and Columbus, forming part of our MLS predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model suggests a 34.6% chance of New England winning, a 39.7% chance for Columbus, and a 25.6% chance of a draw.
Additionally, the 2.5-goal over/under has a 51% chance of going over, according to our model.
New England Revolution vs. Columbus Crew odds
We have sourced the best MLS odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Moneyline
| New England | Columbus | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| +210 | +125 | +255 |
Total Goals
| Over 2.5 | Under 2.5 |
|---|---|
| -110 | -110 |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
New England Revolution vs. Columbus Crew picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | New England | +210 |
| Total Goals | Over 2.5 | -110 |
According to our MLS best bets, the top play to make on this game is New England to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
New England Revolution vs. Columbus Crew: Correct score predictions
Here are the top three most likely final scores according to our model, with a 1-1 draw being the most probable:
| Final Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| NER 1-1 COL | 12.1% |
| NER 0-1 COL | 9.3% |
| NER 1-2 COL | 8.6% |
These predictions are based on each team's average score according to our machine learning model, which means the most likely correct score may differ from our predicted winner.
New England Revolution vs. Columbus Crew game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's matchup between New England and Columbus in MLS at Gillette Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: New England Revolution vs. Columbus Crew
- Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Gillette Stadium
World Cup 2026 watch: Sean Zawadzki (USA)
Columbus central midfielder Sean Zawadzki is one to watch for USMNT supporters this season as interest builds as we approach the FIFA World Cup 2026—an event already generating demand for World Cup news and early conversation about who will win the World Cup. With the United States drawn against Australia, Paraguay, and Türkiye in Group D next year, Zawadzki's MLS form will be monitored closely.
Conclusion
According to our computer model, New England has a 34.6% win probability on Saturday, Columbus has a 39.7% win probability, and there is a 25.6% chance that the game will end in a draw.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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