Columbus Crew vs New York City FC Prediction and Betting Tips | 31st August 2024

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New York City FC take on Columbus Crew this weekend

The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as New York City FC take on an impressive Columbus Crew side in an important clash at the Lower.com Field on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.


Columbus Crew vs New York City FC Preview

Columbus Crew are in third place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been impressive this season. The Crew edged Philadelphia Union to a narrow 1-0 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.

New York City FC, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the league table and have stepped up to the plate this season. The away side played out a 2-2 draw against Chicago Fire last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.


Columbus Crew vs New York City FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

  • Columbus Crew have a good recent record against New York City FC and have won 10 out of the last 25 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to New York City FC's eight victories.
  • Columbus crew are unbeaten in their last nine matches at home against New York City FC in all competitions, with their only defeat coming by a 3-2 scoreline in 2017.
  • Columbus Crew have lost only one of their last 37 matches at home in all competitions in a run dating back to May 2023.
  • New York City lost their first game in MLS where they had led the game by a margin of multiple goals in the 75th minute of the match.

Columbus Crew vs New York City FC Prediction

Columbus Crew have made the Lower.com Field their fortress this season and are in good form going into this game. The Crew have an excellent squad at their disposal and will look to prove their mettle this weekend.

New York City FC can pack a punch on their day and will look to end their poor run in this fixture. Columbus Crew are the better team, however, and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Columbus Crew 2-1 New York City FC


Columbus Crew vs New York City FC Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Columbus Crew to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: New York City FC to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Jacen Russell-Rowe to score - Yes

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Edited by Aditya Hosangadi
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