Columbus Crew vs Seattle Sounders FC – Match Preview

On Friday, September 7th, 2024, Major League Soccer action will take place at Lower.com Field. Columbus Crew will host Seattle Sounders FC for a Round 1 clash at 23:30 GMT. Columbus Crew, currently 4th with 49 points, boasts a strong offense with 52 goals. Seattle Sounders FC, in 12th place, aims to improve their standing with 40 points. Both teams are eager for a win to start their campaigns positively.

Columbus Crew – Form

Columbus Crew has shown impressive form at home, with two victories and a draw in their last three matches. They defeated New York City FC 4:2 on August 31. Before that, they won against Los Angeles FC 3:1 in the Leagues Cup. Another 3:1 victory came against Philadelphia Union in the same tournament. These results were expected by bookmakers, showcasing Columbus Crew’s strength at home.

Seattle Sounders FC – Form

Seattle Sounders FC has had varied results recently. They lost 1-0 to Portland Timbers on September 1st. Before this, they achieved a 3-2 win over Minnesota United. However, they faced a 0-3 defeat against Los Angeles FC in the Leagues Cup. Their performance has generally matched predictions.

Columbus Crew – Seattle Sounders FC – Head to Head

The last encounter between Columbus Crew and Seattle Sounders FC was on August 21, 2021. Seattle won 2:1 in a Major League Soccer game. Over the last 10 matches, both teams have won 4 times each, with 2 games ending in a draw. This shows a balanced record between them. In the last 5 matches, both teams scored in 3 games. Columbus Crew have conceded in 8 of their last 10 home games against Seattle. In 11 of the last 12 matches against the Sounders, fewer than 3.5 goals were scored, indicating tight games with few goals.

Columbus Crew – Seattle Sounders FC – Standings

As Columbus Crew prepares to host Seattle Sounders FC, they are in 4th place with 49 points from 25 matches. They have a strong attack with 52 goals. Seattle Sounders FC is in 12th place with 40 points from 27 matches. The upcoming clash is crucial for both teams’ aspirations this season.

Columbus Crew vs Seattle Sounders FC – Top scorers

The home team’s leading goal scorers include Juan Hernandez with 13 goals and Diego Rossi with 10. Christian Ramirez has added 7 goals. Jacen Russell-Rowe and Max Arfsten each have 4 goals. For the away team, Jordan Morris has scored 10 goals. Raul Ruidiaz follows with 8 goals. Albert Rusnak has contributed 5 goals, while Jackson Ragen and Paul Rothrock have each scored 2 goals.

Columbus Crew vs Seattle Sounders FC – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor a home win for Columbus Crew with odds at 1.85. A draw is at 3.70, and an away win for Seattle Sounders FC is at 4.10. Columbus Crew’s strong home form and standing give them an advantage. The evenly split H2H record adds to the anticipation. Alternative betting markets offer various odds for different outcomes.

Columbus Crew vs Seattle Sounders FC – Over/Under Betting

The Over/Under betting market presents options like “Under 3.5” at 1.40. Columbus Crew’s goal-scoring ability suggests a high-scoring game. Seattle Sounders FC could also contribute to the scoreline. The “Over 2.5” at 1.727 offers an option for those expecting many goals.

Columbus Crew vs Seattle Sounders FC – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 1.67. This suggests a good chance of both teams scoring. Columbus Crew’s and Seattle Sounders FC’s recent records support this possibility. The odds for “BTTS: No” at 2.10 might appeal to those expecting a strong defense.

Columbus Crew vs Seattle Sounders FC – Prediction