Tournament:MLS USA
Game time:15 jun 2024, 07:30
On June 15, 2024, in the 17th round of MLS, New York City FC will face Columbus Crew. The home team is eager to extend their successful streak, but the visitors also need points to stay in the playoff zone.
New York City FC vs Columbus Crew: Key Statistics and Trends
- New York City FC has won eight of their last nine matches, including the last five.
- Columbus Crew has won three consecutive MLS matches.
- The most common result in matches between these clubs in New York is a 2-0 victory for City (three times).
- New York City FC has scored 38% of their goals, and Columbus Crew has scored 29% of theirs, between the 76th and 90th minutes.
- New York City FC wins the first half in 25% of matches, while Columbus Crew does so in 38% of matches.
New York City FC – the shape of the team and its analysis:
The "Pigeons" had a disappointing last season, failing to qualify for the playoffs and finishing only eleventh in the Eastern Conference.
The current season started poorly with just one win and five points in the first seven rounds. However, they turned things around, winning eight of their last nine MLS matches. This surge has placed them in the top three of the Eastern Conference.
Columbus Crew – the shape of the team and its analysis:
The "Black and Gold" won their third MLS Cup in history in 2023. However, they have lost some ground this season. They were significantly distracted by the CONCACAF Champions Cup, where they confidently reached the final by defeating Houston Dynamo, Tigres, and Monterrey, but lost 0-3 to Pachuca in the decisive match.
In MLS, after starting with ten victories in the first four rounds, the team went winless for seven consecutive rounds. Recently, they have regained form, winning three consecutive matches and climbing into the playoff zone.
New York City FC: Team News
Hope-Gund is injured.
Columbus Crew: Team News
Nancy has no squad issues.
New York City FC vs Columbus Crew: Possible Starting Lineups
New York City FC (possible lineup): Freese - O'Toole, Risa, Tanasijevic, Gray - Parks, Sands, Wolff, Rodriguez, Julian Fernandez - Mijatovic
Columbus Crew (possible lineup): Schulte - Cheberko, Camacho, Moreira - Yeboah, Rossi, Mățan, Morris, Nagbe, Farsi - Hernandez
Head to Head matches: New York City FC vs Columbus Crew
Last season, both matches ended in identical 1-1 draws.
Free prediction today for the match: New York City FC vs Columbus Crew
The home team is considered the favorite. However, the visitors have also gained form, so a bet on "total over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.8) is recommended.
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