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MLS: Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC – Prediction, Stats & Odds

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Experience the thrill of the MLS matchup between Columbus Crew and Nashville SC with our expert betting guidance. Discover valuable stats, get pro tips, and check out the hottest odds available.

On Saturday, Columbus Crew look to continue their impressive unbeaten run in the MLS by taking on Nashville SC at the fantastic Lower.com Field.

The Eastern Conference is heating up and Nashville are currently sitting pretty in second place, seven points behind leaders FC Cincinnati. With an unbeaten record in their last four MLS clashes (W2 D2) against the sixth-placed Columbus, NSC will be looking to extend their impressive run and secure a big win in this highly anticipated matchup.

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Columbus Crew Form

Columbus Crew look well suited to take on any opponent presently, as their last 3 matches saw them gain 7 points. They ran out 4-2 and 1-2 against Charlotte FC and Chicago Fire FC respectively. Their winning streak came to an end against New York City FC, who claimed a point in a 1-1 draw. The Crew won half of their previous six matches on home soil in Major League Soccer, while also drawing two. They suffered one defeat, while they scored 13 and conceded nine goals.

Nashville SC Form

In their last three matches, Nashville SC drew 1-1 with Toronto FC, won 3-1 against St. Louis City, and lost 1-0 against CF Montreal. NSC won twice, while also recording two draws and two defeats in their last six away matches in Major League Soccer. The scoreline from these matches says seven goals were conceded and seven scored.

Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Columbus Crew and Nashville SC. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • Columbus Crew have scored in 25 of the last 27 matches
  • Columbus Crew have not lost 19 of the last 21 home matches
  • Columbus Crew have scored in the last 12 home matches in a row
  • In 9 of the last 11 matches Columbus Crew played, both teams scored
  • Columbus Crew have conceded in 12 of the last 14 matches
  • In the last 16 Nashville SC away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 9 matches Nashville SC played, both teams scored
  • Nashville SC have scored in 14 of the last 15 matches
  • Nashville SC have not lost 12 of the last 14 matches
  • In 6 of the last 7 away matches Nashville SC played, both teams scored

Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC⁣ – In-form players

Lucas Zelarayan has four strikes in six Major League Soccer matches for Columbus Crew, who will be relying on his services when clashing with Nashville SC. The visitors are looking to Hany Mukhtar, who has provided his team with seven Major League Soccer goals.

Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC Betting Tips

Full-time result

Columbus Crew claimed seven wins, drew two and lost one of their previous 10 home matches. Nashville SC won three, drew three and lost four of their last 10 games away. NSC have conceded a goal in their previous eight matches on the spin, but haven’t lost to Columbus in four consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Columbus Crew scored first in six of their last ten home games. Curiously, Nashville SC only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Both teams have scored in the last six consecutive Columbus Crew games. BTTS looks like a strong bet here, as the two sides have kept just one clean sheet in their past 10 outings.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Columbus Crew’s last ten matches in all tournaments. They banged in an average of 1.8 goals on the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten outings for Nashville SC, who managed to score two times in those matches. Columbus Crew conceded a goal in their previous 6 matches in a row. Nashville SC conceded a goal in their last 8 matches.

Match predictions: Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC

To sum up, the upcoming match between Columbus Crew and Nashville SC seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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