- Columbus is winless in its last five MLS matches.
- Monterrey won two matches against Inter Miami to reach the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal.
- The Crew has finished with an xG of .9 or less in three of its previous five MLS matches.
The Columbus Crew have had a lot of disappointments in the MLS soccer standings lately. However, despite being forced to settle for four draws in its previous five games, the Crew have a chance to find success on the regional stage with a good performance in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Columbus is the only MLS team left in the semifinals amongst three Mexican sides.
Columbus Crew vs Monterrey Picks
- Pick: Monterrey +185
Those who look at the scores and odds to make Columbus Crew vs Monterrey predictions will see Monterrey get an important victory during the last round of this series. Monterrey took down Inter Miami in two wild matches. In each of the matches, Inter Miami picked up red cards as Monterrey was able to run by them for a victory.
Crew vs Monterrey Odds
Team | Hcp | Moneyline | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Columbus Crew | pk, -½ Ev | +145 | O 2½ -113 |
Monterrey | pk, +½ -130 | +185 | U 2½ -117 |
Draw | +240 |
Soccer odds show that Columbus is getting respect on the three-way moneyline at home. Backing the Crew with a $100 wager would bring back a profit of $145. Taking a shot with a $100 wager on the Mexican side to win on the road would bring back a profit of $185.
Anyone who believes the match will end in a draw can net a $240 profit on a $100 bet at BetUS.
Columbus Crew vs Monterrey Information
Columbus Crew vs Monterrey
Location: Lower.com Field, Columbus, Ohio
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:15 p.m.
How to watch: FS1, TUDN
Columbus Crew vs Monterrey Analysis
Crew just can’t put a full performance together
There is no rhyme or reason to Columbus’ recent run of results. Soccer statistics show the Crew have struggled to score. But even in matches where Columbus didn’t find a way to score, like a 0-0 draw with Real Salt Lake, the Crew did enough to earn a draw. Moving forward, the Crew would like to find a way to piece together both its offensive and defensive performances.
Columbus has failed to score despite dominating possession against many of its MLS foes. People making Columbus Crew vs Monterrey Predictions will see that the Crew have held the ball for 60 percent or more of three of the previous four matches. Cucho is the Crew’s top scorer, having scored four times in seven matches this season.
Columbus Crew Projected Lineup:
- Schulte
- Moreira
- Camacho
- Amundsen
- Farsi
- Nagbe
- Morris
- Sands
- Rossi
- Matan
- Cucho Hernandez
Columbus Crew Injuries:
Christian Ramirez is questionable. Evan Bush will be out with an injured wrist.
Monterrey riding high after beating Miami
People making Columbus Crew vs Monterrey predictions may have expected to see Inter Miami in this spot instead of Monterrey. However, Monterrey spoiled that party by winning both legs against the Herons in the quarterfinals. Soccer statistics show German Berterame and Sergio Canales are tied for a team-high eight goals.
The Rayados have been in a rough stretch of play in Liga MX. Monterrey has dropped three of its previous four domestic matches.
Monterrey Projected Lineup:
- Andrada
- Aguirre
- Moreno
- Guzman
- Arteaga
- Meza
- Canales
- Romo
- Gallardo
- Berterame
- Vazquez
Monterrey Injuries
Jesus Manuel Corona is questionable for Monterrey.
Columbus Crew vs Monterrey Pick and Prediction
Columbus betting odds show that the Crew don’t have a great record of success against Mexican opponents. The Crew hasn’t had a regulation win against a Mexican team in 14 years. This is a tough spot to know what to do with the Crew.
Columbus hasn’t looked good in domestic play. But anyone who wants to make Columbus Crew vs Monterrey predictions will know that there is plenty at stake with this match the Club World Cup spot that comes along with it. Monterrey will go on the road and sting the Crew, who haven’t been able to figure things out recently.
- Pick: Monterrey +185
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