Major League Soccer: FC Dallas vs Columbus Crew – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 32 match between FC Dallas and Columbus Crew and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When Columbus Crew come to Toyota Stadium for the Major League Soccer match this coming Thursday, FC Dallas will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

FC Dallas approach round 32 as number 2 in the Major League Soccer table with 54 points on their account so far. With 31 rounds behind them, Columbus Crew have amassed 38 points, placing them as number 10 in the standings.

Form: FC Dallas vs Columbus Crew

FC Dallas Form

FC Dallas are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Seattle Sounders FC 1-0, and then drawing 2-2 with Houston Dynamo FC. They were back as winners when they defeated San Jose Earthquakes 3-0. FC Dallas have been in potent form at Toyota Stadium, winning no less than five of the past six Major League Soccer matches here. They remained without defeat, as they drew once, hammered in 11 goals while letting in four.

Columbus Crew Form

In their last three matches, Columbus Crew first beat Charlotte FC 3-1, then FC Cincinnati by 0-2 and finally Toronto FC by 4-2. Columbus Crew won twice, while also recording zero draws, and four defeats in their last six away matches in the Major League Soccer. The scoreline from these matches says 11 goals conceded and ten scored.

Betting facts for FC Dallas and Columbus Crew

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between FC Dallas and Columbus Crew. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players in form: FC Dallas vs Columbus Crew

Scoring 22 goals during a Major League Soccer campaign is just the sort of form, every club adores in a player. Petar Musa is out to extend his current momentum, and the upcoming game should be a good opportunity to add another goal to his name. Picking Petar Musa to score seems like a no-brainer currently.

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Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at Toyota Stadium across all tournaments FC Dallas won seven times, drew one and lost two times. Columbus Crew claimed two wins, two draw and six defeats in their last 10 games away. Columbus Crew did not lose any of their last 6 matches at home. Columbus Crew have not lost to FC Dallas in 11 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

FC Dallas scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Curiously, Columbus Crew only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. FC Dallas have won to nil in 3 consecutive home games. FC Dallas managed to open the scoreline in no less than seven of their previous 10 games. Their opponent from Columbus Crew performed a similar feat as they scored the opener in six of their last 10 games.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for FC Dallas, who scored an average of two goals along the way. Of the last ten games for Columbus Crew, seven had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of two times goals per game.