Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC

Nashville pulled off a gritty 0-1 win at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, making the most of their limited chances when it mattered most. Columbus dominated possession with 57% and had six corners to work with, but couldn't find a way past a stubborn Nashville defense. The hosts mustered eight shots across the ninety minutes yet only managed two on target, failing to capitalize on their territorial advantage throughout the match. The visitors showed clinical finishing in contrast, matching Columbus's shot count at eight but converting four into genuine opportunities. Daniel Lovitz put in a man-of-the-match display for Nashville, anchoring their defensive shape and helping keep the Crew frustrated in front of goal. It was a performance that rewarded Nashville's efficiency rather than their dominance, leaving Columbus with plenty of questions to answer despite their first-half control.

Nashville SC beat Columbus Crew 0-1 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 57% in favour of Columbus Crew, Nashville SC made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 8 attempts from Columbus Crew against 8 from Nashville SC over the course of the game. Columbus Crew had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.