Columbus Crew vs New England Revolution – Match Preview

Major League Soccer action continues as Columbus Crew prepares to welcome New England Revolution. The game is set for Thursday, October 12th, at Lower.com Field. Kickoff is at 23:30 GMT. Columbus Crew, in 3rd place with 60 points, aims to strengthen their position. New England Revolution, in 26th place with 31 points, seeks an upset to improve their standing. Both teams are eager for a win; Columbus Crew to chase silverware, and New England Revolution to escape the lower table.

Columbus Crew – Form

Columbus Crew’s recent performances have been inconsistent. They won, drew, and lost in their last three Major League Soccer games. On October 5th, they beat Philadelphia Union 3:2 at Lower.com Field. Juan Hernandez scored twice and Mohamed Farsi added another goal. They drew 2:2 with DC United, with goals from Hernandez and Jacen Russell-Rowe. Their previous game ended in a 2:3 loss to Inter Miami CF. This period showed consistent scoring but varied results.

New England Revolution – Form

New England Revolution’s last three games have shown mixed results. They lost 1-2 to DC United at home on October 5th, ending a 14-game unbeaten streak against DC. A 2:1 loss to Houston Dynamo FC followed, with Carles Gil scoring a penalty. Before these losses, they won 1:0 against Nashville SC at home. These results were in line with bookmakers’ expectations, highlighting a challenging period for the team.

Columbus Crew – New England Revolution – Head to Head

The last game between these teams was on June 29, 2024. Columbus Crew won 5-1 in the Major League Soccer tournament. In their last 10 meetings, Columbus Crew has 4 wins, New England Revolution has 1, and 5 games ended in draws. Both teams scored in 3 of the last 5 matches. Columbus Crew has a strong record, not losing 15 of the last 17 games against New England Revolution. They scored in 17 of the last 19 meetings. The last three home games for Columbus Crew against New England Revolution ended in draws.

Columbus Crew – New England Revolution – Standings

The standings show Columbus Crew in a strong 3rd place with 60 points from 32 matches. They are contenders for the top spots. New England Revolution is in 26th place with 31 points, struggling near the bottom. The 29-point gap highlights the difference between the teams. This match is a classic top vs bottom clash, with each team aiming for a win.

Columbus Crew vs New England Revolution – Top scorers

Juan Hernandez leads Columbus Crew’s attack with 19 goals. Diego Rossi and Christian Ramirez have added 12 and 8 goals, respectively. Jacen Russell-Rowe and Mohamed Farsi have contributed with 5 and 4 goals. For New England Revolution, Giacomo Vrioni has 9 goals. Carles Gil follows with 7 goals. Bobby Wood and Esmir Bajraktarevic each have 3 goals, and Emmanuel Boateng has scored twice. This spread of talent suggests a competitive match ahead.

Columbus Crew vs New England Revolution – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Columbus Crew with odds of 1.40 for a win. A draw and a New England Revolution win are less likely, at 5.00 and 6.25, respectively. Columbus Crew’s strong position and head-to-head record make them favorites. New England Revolution faces a tough challenge, especially with Columbus Crew’s home advantage.

Alternative betting options include “halftime-fulltime” with Columbus Crew at 1.833. “Draw-no-bet” for Columbus is at 1.167. The “double-chance” bet for Columbus to win or draw is at 1.125. These options cater to different risk preferences and reward potentials.

Columbus Crew vs New England Revolution – Over/Under Betting

The potential for a high-scoring game is evident. Columbus Crew has scored 65 goals, while New England Revolution has conceded 64 in their last 32 matches. The “goals:over:2.5” odds are at 1.40. The “goals:under:2.5” odds are at 2.875. This suggests a high-scoring game is likely, though recent draws suggest a tighter game is possible.

Columbus Crew vs New England Revolution – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 1.615 and “BTTS: No” at 2.20. In 6 of their last 7 meetings, both teams scored. Recent matches for both teams have seen a similar pattern. This makes “BTTS: Yes” a likely outcome for this match.

Columbus Crew vs New England Revolution – Prediction