Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 21 match between Nashville SC and Columbus Crew and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Nashville SC enjoy home advantage, when visitors Columbus Crew swing by this coming Sunday for a clash in the Major League Soccer. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.
Sitting top of the table, Nashville SC have claimed 43 points after 19 rounds, while Columbus Crew have amassed 20 points and presently rank as number 11 in the Major League Soccer.
Form: Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew
Nashville SC Form
Nashville SC added two wins to their account in their three most recent outings, as they beat Atletico de San Luis by 4-1. Their next match left them empty-handed in a 2-1 defeat against Monterrey, followed up by a 4-1 win against Inter Miami CF. Nashville SC have been in potent form at Geodis Park, winning no less than five of the past six Major League Soccer matches here. They remained without defeat, as they drew once, hammered in 13 goals while letting in six.
Columbus Crew Form
In their previous three matches, Columbus Crew won 2-1 against Pachuca, drew 1-1 with Club Universidad Nacional before losing 3-1 against Charlotte FC. Columbus Crew came through their last six away games in the Major League Soccer without a single win. Of those six matches, they drew two and lost four in which, they were outscored by 14 goals to seven.
Betting stats and facts for Nashville SC and Columbus Crew
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Nashville SC and Columbus Crew. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 11 of the last 13 Nashville SC home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 3 Nashville SC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Nashville SC have won 3 of the last 4 home matches in the Major League Soccer while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- Nashville SC have won 3 of the last 4 home matches in the Major League Soccer and the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Nashville SC home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 12 Columbus Crew away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 10 of the last 11 Columbus Crew away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 7 Columbus Crew matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Columbus Crew matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Columbus Crew matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
Players on top: Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew
It has been a great season for Sam Surridge so far as he currently has 12 goals on his account during this season. He also hit the net three times in his last six games, leaving Nashville SC hoping he delivers against Columbus Crew on Sunday as well. Siding with him to score in the upcoming game seems like a reasonable choice.
Popular markets: Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew
Full-time result
In their last 10 matches at Geodis Park across all tournaments Nashville SC won seven times, drew one and lost two times. Columbus Crew claimed one wins, three draw and six defeats in their last 10 games away. Nashville SC are on a fantastic streak of no less than 11 matches in a row without defeat as the home side. Nashville SC have not lost to Columbus Crew in 4 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Nashville SC scored first in six of their last ten home games. Columbus Crew scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Columbus Crew games. Nashville SC 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. Nashville SC have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Columbus Crew.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Nashville SC, who scored an average of 1.8 goals along the way. In the last ten games for Columbus Crew, six of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.6 times goals per game themselves.
