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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as FC Cincinnati take on Columbus Crew at the Lower.com Field on Saturday. Both teams have been impressive this season and will look to make their mark in this fixture.
Columbus Crew are in fifth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have stepped up to the plate this season. The Crew eased past Monterrey by a comfortable 3-1 result in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar scoreline this weekend.
FC Cincinnati, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table and have been in excellent form this season. The away side edged Orlando City to a 1-0 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati Head-to-Head
Columbus Crew have a good record against FC Cincinnati and have won seven out of the 14 matches between the two teams. FC Cincinnati have managed three victories against Columbus Crew and will look to cut the deficit this weekend.
Columbus Crew form guide: W-D-W-D-D
FC Cincinnati form guide: W-W-W-L-L
Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati Team News
Columbus Crew
Evan Bush is recovering from a long-term injury and has been ruled out of this game. Mohamed Farsi has aggravated his injury and will not be available for selection.
Injured: Evan Bush, Mohamed Farsi
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
FC Cincinnati
Bret Halsey was sent off against Orlando City last week and is suspended for this game. Aaron Boupendza and Yamil Asad are injured and have been sidelined for this clash.
Injured: Aaron Boupendza, Yamil Asad
Doubtful: Sergio Santos
Suspended: Bret Halsey
Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati Predicted XI
Columbus Crew Predicted XI (3-4-3): Schulte; Zawadzki, Cheberko, Amundsen; Farsi, Morris, Jones, Arfsten; Matan, Hinestroza, Russell-Rowe
FC Cincinnati Predicted XI (3-4-3): Celentano; Murphy, Miazga, Robinson; Orellano, Bucha, Nwobodo, Yedlin; Acosta, Kubo, Baird
Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati Prediction
Columbus Crew have been exceptional over the past year and will look to make the most of their form. The Crew have been slightly inconsistent this season and will need to step up to the plate in this fixture.
FC Cincinnati can pack a punch on their day and have also been a formidable force this season. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw this weekend.
Prediction: Columbus Crew 1-1 FC Cincinnati
