New York City vs Columbus Crew predictions for Saturday’s MLS action at Yankee Stadium. Can Columbus Crew extend their winning streak? Read on for our free MLS predictions and betting tips.
Match Live Saturday, 17th June at 8:30 pm In:
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New York City vs Columbus Crew Predictions
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Underdogs Rise: New York City FC’s Potential Turnaround Against Columbus Crew
Key Stats
– Columbus Crew is enjoying a three-game winning streak and is tied for the highest-scoring team in the league with 35 goals.
– NYCFC holds an undefeated record against Columbus Crew in all regular-season and playoff games at the Bronx since their initial loss in 2015.
A startling matinee face-off is brewing in Yankee Stadium as New York City FC aims to curb a severe winless streak, their longest since 2015, against a triumphant Columbus Crew this Saturday. This MLS regular-season match could hold potential surprises, and the Pigeons seem poised to end their victory drought.
An Overview: NYCFC’s Struggle and Columbus Crew’s Victory Run
Languishing in their longest winless run in the MLS regular season, NYCFC have faced a drought of victories for over seven weeks. They stand at 13th place in the Eastern Conference, gathering a mere 18 points, their second-lowest tally after 17 games.
This is a dismal comparison to their inaugural 2015 season. If they fail to conquer the next two matches, they’d share the dubious honour of the longest winless run in the club’s regular season history.
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On the other hand, Columbus Crew are basking in a winning streak of three games, made more dazzling by a stunning half-field goal that secured a 2-1 win over the Chicago Fire. Scoring 35 goals this season, Columbus shares the spotlight as the joint-highest scoring team in the league. With two victories away from home and still half the season to play, they are just one shy of their mark from the previous year.
Analysing NYCFC’s Game: Possible Comeback and Changing Dynamics
Despite the bleak picture, NYCFC are showing glimmers of resilience and potential for a rebound. They’ve earned points in back-to-back domestic fixtures recently, a first since April. The squad seems determined to turn the tide, and the summer transfer window could herald fresh faces to revitalise the team.
A careful analysis of NYCFC’s gameplay reveals a tendency for ball possession, averaging 55.1% control time. However, they falter in the attacking third due to poor decision-making, often appearing hesitant. This is where the team needs to capitalise and enhance their strategies.
A silver lining is NYCFC’s undefeated record against Columbus Crew in all regular-season and playoff games at the Bronx since their initial loss in 2015. Columbus Crew’s vulnerability to late goals could also work in NYCFC’s favour. An aggressive offensive strategy from NYCFC could potentially exploit these weaknesses and stage a grand comeback.
Dissecting Columbus Crew’s Performance: Strengths and Weaknesses
Columbus Crew are enjoying a productive season, with an array of players contributing to the high-scoring record. However, they show some vulnerability in their defence, having conceded 25 goals so far. The team has had difficulty making the right decisions while retreating against opposing offences, presenting opportunities that NYCFC could exploit.
Despite this, Columbus Crew have shown consistent brilliance, especially down the flanks, and finding space in behind opposing full-backs.
Looking Ahead: Predicting the Showdown
In light of these observations, our main prediction swings towards a victory for New York City FC with both teams likely to score. Given NYCFC’s undefeated streak against Columbus Crew at the Bronx and considering the Crew’s difficulties in defence, a well-calculated attacking game from NYCFC could clinch this result. Also, considering the high-scoring trend of the Columbus Crew, it’s likely that they will score as well.
As for the final score, we suggest placing a small bet on the 3-2 win for New York City FC. Despite their recent dry spell, NYCFC have shown signs of scoring potential. Combining this with the high-scoring record of the Columbus Crew and their struggles in defence, a five-goal thriller seems plausible, with NYCFC taking the slight edge.
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