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MLS: Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls – Prediction, Stats & Odds

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Columbus Crew have the chance to extend a five-game unbeaten run (W4 D1) in the MLS when they welcome the New York Red Bulls to the Lower.com Field on Saturday.

Going into this Eastern Conference matchup, Columbus ranks fifth in the standings, holding a comfortable eight-point lead over the eighth-placed Red Bulls. But don’t count New York out just yet. They’ve already proven they can take down the Crew with a 2-1 victory back in March

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Columbus Crew Form

In their last three matches, Columbus Crew won 1-2 against Chicago Fire FC, before settling for a point in a 1-1 draw against New York City FC. They were back on top last time out, defeating Nashville SC 2-0. The Crew won four of their last six Major League Soccer matches on home soil, drawing once and losing once. They conceded eight and scored 14 goals.

New York Red Bulls Form

In their past three matches, New York Red Bulls lost 0-3 against Orlando City, drew 2-2 with Charlotte FC and won 4-0 against Atlanta United. The Red Bulls only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in Major League Soccer. In these six matches, they drew two and lost three as well as being outscored by five goals to two.

Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls Stats

These facts, based on statistics from the recent matches played across all tournaments, could be helpful in making predictions for the upcoming game between Columbus Crew and New York Red Bulls.

  • Columbus Crew have scored in 26 of the last 28 matches
  • Columbus Crew have not lost 20 of the last 22 home matches
  • Columbus Crew have scored in the last 13 home matches in a row
  • Columbus Crew have won the last 4 home matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
  • In 5 of the last 6 matches Columbus Crew played, both teams scored
  • In 25 of the last 27 New York Red Bulls away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 11 of the last 12 New York Red Bulls away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • New York Red Bulls have not won 10 of the last 11 away matches
  • In the last 3 New York Red Bulls away matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
  • New York Red Bulls have conceded in 9 of the last 11 away matches

Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls⁣ – In-form players

Christian Ramirez has found the back of the net in three of Columbus Crew’s last four games, scoring an impressive four goals during this run. With seven goals already under his belt this season, can he keep up the momentum and score again this weekend?

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Full-time result

Lower.com Field witnessed Columbus Crew winning seven out of their last 10 games, drawing twice and losing once. Meanwhile, the visiting team, New York Red Bulls, has only won one game in the last 10 away matches, drawing four and losing five. Columbus Crew are on fire, having not lost any of their last five matches. What’s more, they haven’t lost any of their previous five matches right here at Lower.com Field.

Both teams to score

Columbus Crew made their mark by scoring first in seven of their last ten home games. But don’t count out New York Red Bulls just yet! Although they only managed to score the opening goal in two of their last ten away games, they have claimed four clean sheets in their last 10 games. And with Columbus Crew only managing two clean sheets in their previous 10 matches, the Red Bulls have a great chance to score at least one goal. Plus, did you know that they have scored in 4 consecutive meetings with Columbus on the road?

Total goals

Columbus Crew scored an average of two goals in their last ten matches in which over 2.5 goals happened seven times. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of New York Red Bulls’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.1 goals in these matches. Columbus Crew scored at least one goal in their last 10 matches on the spin.

Match predictions: Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls

In conclusion, the upcoming match between Columbus Crew and New York Red Bulls appears to present a favorable betting opportunity.

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