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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Seattle Sounders take on an impressive Columbus Crew side in an important clash at the Lower.com Field on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Columbus Crew vs Seattle Sounders Preview
Seattle Sounders are in eighth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been inconsistent this season. The Sounders slumped to a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Portland Timbers in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
On the other hand, Columbus Crew are in third place in the Eastern Conference league tableand have stepped up to the plate this season. The Crew eased past New York City FC by a 4-2 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result in this match.
Columbus Crew vs Seattle Sounders Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Seattle Sounders have a good recent record against Columbus Crew and have won eight out of the last 18 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Columbus Crew's five victories.
- Seattle Sounders have a good recent record against Columbus Crew and have won eight out of the last 18 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Columbus Crew's five victories.
- Seattle Sounders have won five of their eight matches away from home against Columbus Crew in MLS - the highest winning percentage by any team in away games against Columbus Crew in the competition.
- Seattle Sounders have lost two matches in a row in all competitions for the first time since April this year. Since his debut in the competition in 2019, Diego Rossi has picked up 49 goals and 25 assists in the regular season of MLS.
Columbus Crew vs Seattle Sounders Prediction
Columbus Crew have been a formidable side over the past year and will look to be at their best this weekend. The Crew have impressive players at their disposal and will look to amend their underwhelming record in this fixture.
Seattle Sounders have blown hot and cold in recent weeks and have a point to prove going into this game. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw on Saturday.
Prediction: Columbus Crew 2-2 Seattle Sounders
Columbus Crew vs Seattle Sounders Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Seattle Sounders to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Diego Rossi to score - Yes
