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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as Columbus Crew lock horns with an impressive New York City FC side in an important clash at the Yankee Stadium on Friday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
New York City FC vs Columbus Crew Preview
New York City FC are in third place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been fairly impressive this season. The home side thrashed San Jose Earthquakes by a comprehensive 5-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Columbus Crew, on the other hand, are in seventh place in the league table and have been inconsistent this season. The Crew slumped to a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Pachuca in their previous game and will need to bounce back this week.
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New York City FC vs Columbus Crew Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Columbus Crew have a slight edge over New York City FC and have won nine out of the 23 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to New York City FC's eight victories.
- After losing their first-ever game against Columbus Crew in MLS in 2015, New York City FC have lost only one of their last 10 matches at home against the Crew.
- New York City FC have won five matches on the trot in MLS - their joint-longest such run in a single edition of the regular season of MLS.
- Columbus Crew have won their last three matches in the regular season of MLS, with each of these victories coming away from home.
New York City FC vs Columbus Crew Prediction
New York City FC have an impressive squad at their disposal and have been fairly impressive this season. Alonso Martinez has been excellent for the hosts and will look to add to his goal tally this weekend.
Columbus Crew have a good squad at their disposal but are yet to hit their stride this season. New York City FC are in better form and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: New York City FC 2-1 Columbus Crew
New York City FC vs Columbus Crew Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - New York City FC to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Columbus Crew to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Alonso Martinez to score - Yes
