The Columbus Crew will be looking to enhance their playoff hopes this weekend when they host the New York Red Bulls. They currently sit fifth in the standings and could potentially move up a place this weekend.
Meanwhile, the New York Red Bulls sit down in eleventh in the Eastern Conference MLS standings and will need a victory to keep tabs on the top seven this weekend. You can find the latest odds and our Columbus Crew vs NY Red Bulls betting prediction below.
Columbus Crew vs. NY Red Bulls Information
Columbus Crew vs NY Red Bulls
Location of the Game: Lower.com Field. Columbus, OH.
Date and Time: Saturday, July 1. 7:30 PM ET.
How to Watch: Apple TV
Recent Scores
The New York Red Bulls have a fine recent record in this fixture, as they have lost just once in their previous four against the Crew. That includes a victory in the previous encounter between the sides this term, as they landed a 2-1 home win in March. However, the Crew won this exact fixture last season.
Columbus Crew vs. NY Red Bulls Betting Analysis
By the looks of it, we should be in for an exciting MLS affair!
Columbus Crew Facts To Know
The Columbus Crew have made a solid start to the MLS season, as they safely sit inside the playoff spots in the Eastern Conference at this stage.
They have won nine of their opening 19 matches this term and could move up to fourth with a success this weekend. They are one of the highest-scoring MLS teams in the East this term, as they have netted 38 goals.
However, they have also conceded 26 goals, meaning that they have averaged over a goal against per match. Columbus comes into this match in excellent recent form, as they are unbeaten across their last five outings in the MLS. Their most recent match came last Saturday, as they secured a straightforward 2-0 home win over Nashville.
New York Red Bulls Facts To Know
There will be pressure on the Red Bulls this weekend, as they currently sit down in eleventh in the Eastern Conference standings. They sit five points off the top seven at this stage of the season, meaning that they will need to put together a run of wins to secure an automatic berth in the playoffs.
However, victories have been hard to find on their MLS schedule this term, as they have registered just five victories.
But, they did upset the MLS odds in their most recent outing, as they secured a huge 4-0 success over Atlanta United. Frankie Amaya was in excellent form in that match, as he netted twice.
It was their standout performance of the season so far, and the same performance levels will be required this weekend if they are to upset the Columbus Crew vs NY Red Bulls betting odds.
Updates
The Crew will be without William Sands this weekend, as he is expected back in the middle of July. Meanwhile, the Red Bulls will be without Lewis Morgan, Dylan Nealis, and Serge Ngoma.
Columbus Crew vs. NY Red Bulls Betting Preview
The hosts are commanding favorites in the Columbus Crew vs NY Red Bulls betting this weekend, as they are currently priced up at -118. A victory for the away team is available at +280, while the draw is +240. Over 2.5 goals promises to be among the popular MLS picks, and that is available at -106.
Columbus Crew vs. NY Red Bulls Betting Prediction
The Crew doesn’t have the best record in this fixture, but they have been in excellent recent form in the MLS.
Based on their performances over recent weeks, we find it challenging to oppose the hosts from climbing up the Eastern Conference standings.
- Pick: Columbus Crew (-118)
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