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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as New York Red Bulls take on an impressive Columbus Crew side in an important clash at the Red Bull Arena on Saturday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew Preview
New York Red Bulls are in seventh place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been inconsistent this season. The Red Bulls slumped to a 2-1 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Columbus Crew, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table and have been impressive this season. The Crew eased past New England Revolution by a comprehensive 4-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Columbus Crew have a slight edge over New York Red Bulls and have won 28 out of the 68 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to New York Red Bulls' 27 victories.
- New York Red Bulls have lost only four of their last 27 matches at home against Columbus Crew in all competitions in a run dating back to September 2003.
- New York Red Bulls have suffered only eight defeats in all competitions this season and have achieved such a feat in a single season on only two occasions in the past.
- Columbus Crew's 4-0 victory against New England Revolution last week represented the seventh time they have won a game by a margin of at least four goals in MLS this season.
New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew Prediction
Columbus Crew have been in excellent form this season and can be lethal on their day. Alexandru Matan scored a stunning hat-trick in his previous game and will look to replicate his heroics this weekend.
New York Red Bulls have a good record in this fixture but have blown hot and cold this season. Columbus Crew are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: New York Red Bulls 2-3 Columbus Crew
New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Columbus Crew to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: New York Red Bulls to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Alexandru Matan to score - Yes
