Columbus Crew host Club America at the Lower.com Field on Wednesday in the Campeones Cup final. The hosts are enjoying a good run of form in Major League Soccer and will look to carry that momentum into the midweek clash as they target their second trophy of the season.
The Crew made their first appearance in the Campeones Cup in 2021, beating Mexican side Cruz Azul 2-0, taking an early lead via an own goal before Jonathan Mensah doubled their advantage in the second half.
America, meanwhile, have had a mixed start to their Liga MX campaign. In the 2019 Campeones Cup, they lost 3-2 to Atlanta United, as they take on another MLS side.
Columbus Crew vs Club America Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Wednesday's game will mark the second competitive meeting between Columbus and Club America.
- The two teams faced off for the first time in the group stage of the 2023 Leagues Cup, with the Crew running out 4-1 winners, thanls to goals from three different players, including Cucho Hernandez, who netted a brace.
- Three of the Aguilas' four league defeats this season have come on the road.
- Columbus (31) have the best defensive record in MLS this season.
- Club America have won three of their last four competitive games against American opposition.
Columbus Crew vs Club America Prediction
Columbus are on a run of back-to-back victories and have lost one of their last 12 games across competitions. They have lost once at home since June.
America, meanwhile, are on a three-game unbeaten streak after losing three on the trot. They have struggled on the road in recent months and could see defeat here.
Prediction: Columbus 2-0 America
Columbus Crew vs Club America Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Columbus
Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Under 2.5 goals (Four of Ameica's last six matches have produced fewer than 2.5 goals.)
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No (Both sides have scored in two of Columbus' last six matches.)