David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Columbus Crew
New York City FC
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One of the most intriguing clashes of the upcoming MLS matchday will take place on Sunday at the Lower.com Field, where the local Columbus Crew will host New York City. I suggest a bet on the outcome of this match with good chances of success.
Match Preview
The reigning MLS champion is defending its title and showing a fairly high level of play. Third place in the table with a goal difference of 6:3 is not the limit, considering their tactical flexibility and exquisite ball control. The team is just two points behind the current leader, Inter Miami.
In the last round, the Crew played an away match against San Diego, which ended in a 1-1 draw. This draw was their second in a row, although Columbus Crew remains unbeaten in the current MLS campaign. However, they have been knocked out of the CONCACAF Champions League, losing to Los Angeles FC on aggregate.
On the other hand, New York City reached the quarterfinal stage last season, where they were edged out by their neighbors, the New York Red Bulls. The new MLS campaign hasn't started well for the "Citizens," as they picked up only one point in the first two rounds against Inter Miami (2-2) and Los Angeles FC (0-1).
However, as soon as the level of opposition eased, "City" started winning. Nick Cushing's team defeated Orlando City 2-1 at home. In the last round, they also beat New England Revolution 2-1 at home. The visitors scored first thanks to an own goal, but "City" managed not only to equalize but also to snatch the victory.
Probable Lineups
- Columbus Crew: Schulte – Jones, Jackson, Cheberko, Farsi – Shambost, Nagbe, Zawadzki - Arfsten, Russell-Rowe, Rossi
- New York City: Freese, Cufré, Martins, Haak, Ilenic, Morales, Schor, Parks, Wolff, Martinez, Fernandez
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Columbus Crew won two of the last five matches against the opponent, never losing
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet hit in the last five matches
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet hit in two of the last five matches
Prediction
The bookmakers favor Columbus Crew, offering odds of 1.81 for a home win. We believe that this match will be a high-scoring affair and suggest the "Both Teams to Score" bet at odds of 1.70.
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