Columbus Crew SC vs New York City FC Predictions, Preview, Stream, Odds & Picks

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Crew’s End to Unbeaten Streak

The Crew are one of the hottest non-top-seeded teams in the MLS over the last few weeks. They’re in sixth place in the Eastern Conference with 30 points, with two games in hand over fifth- and seventh- seeds.

Before their last game, 2-1 loss against CF Montreal, the Crew were on a nine-game unbeaten stretch (game against Charlotte FC suspended due to rain). The Crew’s defense is a big part of the team’s success this season, which could make them a tough out in the playoffs.

They’ve surrendered just 24 goals, fourth fewest MLS total. Seven clean sheets are tied for fourth-best. Defense has given the Crew a platform for its recent success. Four clean sheets in the last 10, including against the Philadelphia Union, the top team in the East.

Continued City Dominance

In NYCFC’s title defense, they have proven why they won last season’s MLS Cup and may be en route to repeating. City enter their game with the Crew as one of four teams with 40-plus points on the season, and only one of three teams with a goal differential or greater than 20.

Large part of City’s dominance has come from being a ball-dominant team this season. In 22 games, it’s a 57.3% time of possession. That’s the third-best MLS total.

It’s that style of play which has allowed them to have a potent MLS offense, 1.86 goals per game. They’ve surrendered only 0.91 goals per game, the second-lowest number. A dozen clean sheets lead MLS teams.

Columbus Crew SC vs New York City FC Head-to-Head

• Previous Matches: 20
• Columbus Crew SC Victories: 8 (32 goals)
• New York City FC Victories: 8 (36 goals)
• Draws: 4

In the first game between NYCFC and the Crew, City were 2-0 winners, taking 21 shots to Crew’s eight shots. Since then, Columbus is 4-5-2 in its last 11.

The last time these teams met in Columbus, the Crew, won, 2-1 in a game City couldn’t finish chances.

Columbus Crew SC vs New York City FC Game Information

• Date: Saturday, August 6th
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Lower.com Field, Columbus, OH
• Live stream: fubo.tv

Columbus Crew SC vs New York City FC Prediction

The Crew’s recent success, solid defense and playing at home should help against the City’s dominance this season. City lost their top goal scorer, Valentin Castellanos (loan to a La Liga team), while the Crew just signed a striker from the Premier League, Juan “Cucho” Hernandez.

Signs are point to a draw between two of the better teams in the Eastern Conference, bound for the playoffs and soccer betting.

Score Prediction: Columbus Crew SC 1, New York City FC 1