Columbus Crew vs New York City
7th August 0030hrs
Football – USA – MLS
Pick Away Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 7/4 odds taken 1503 GMT, Friday 5 August
Caleb Porter’s Columbus Crew and Nick Cushing’s New York City square off in MLS action at Lower.com Field this weekend. The Crew are sitting pretty in sixth in the Eastern Conference table right now, taking a respectable 30 points from 22 matches. As for New York, they find themselves three points behind leaders Philadelphia Union in second. Who will come out on top in this tasty MLS matchup in Ohio? Read the latest odds and best tips below.
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Columbus Crew Preview – Can the Crew get back to winning ways?
Caleb Porter’s Columbus Crew have been in good form of late. However, their impressive nine-game unbeaten run was ended by Montreal in midweek, with the Crew suffering a disappointing 2-1 home reverse. Prior to that, they had won four and drew five of nine.
Despite their good form over the past few months, Columbus have struggled for wins at Lower.com Field lately. Since a 3-0 success over DC United back in May, the Black & Gold have won just one of their last six on home soil.
After crashing to their first defeat since May in their last outing, Porter’s Crew will be looking to get back to winning ways at the first time of asking this weekend. The home team are priced at 7/5.
New York City Preview – Can the Boys in Blue extend unbeaten run?
New York City have been incredibly tough to beat in MLS this season. After starting the campaign with three defeats from their opening five matches, City have suffered just one loss since. Incredibly, a 2-1 reverse to Philadelphia Union in June remains their only defeat in 17 league games.
Nick Cushing is still in charge after Ronny Deila’s departure, and the Englishman has certainly found his feet in the role. Before last week’s draw with Montreal, the Boys in Blue had picked up consecutive wins over New England Revolution, Dallas, New York Red Bulls and Inter Miami.
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New York will be looking to return to winning ways after drawing a blank in Quebec last weekend. The visitors are priced at 7/4 to leave with the points.
Columbus Crew vs New York City Betting Advice
When these two sides met at Yankee Stadium back in May, New York picked up a comfortable 2-0 victory. Talles Magno opened the scoring in the ninth minute, and Valentin Castellanos doubled City’s advantage just before the hour mark.
Columbus won the last meeting in Ohio, with Lucas Zelarayan scoring the winner in a 2-1 success back in July 2021. Since then, the Pigeons have won the following two, scoring six and conceding one.
Key Facts – Columbus Crew vs New York City Betting Tip
- Columbus’ nine-game unbeaten run was ended in midweek
- New York have lost just one of their past 17 MLS matches
- City are currently fourth in the combined MLS table
As we touched on, New York have been tough to topple in recent months, under Deila and Cushing. Columbus would love to get back to winning ways after their run was ended, but our money is going on the visitors here. You can get the away win at 7/4.
Araujo Heber has scored four goals in his last six MLS appearances, including one in the recent 2-0 win over Inter Miami. The Brazilian is available at 2/1 to notch anytime in this one.
The best betting odds for Columbus Crew vs New York City
Columbus Crew to win: 7/5 at Bet365
Draw: 13/5 at Bet365
New York City to win: 7/4 at Bet365
