Columbus Crew vs Real Salt Lake Prediction: The Crew are not invincible just yet

Columbus Crew put up a very brilliant display against Atlanta United in their last match. They were in fine form, as they won 6-1 at the end of 90 minutes. That win was the second win in the new season, with the remaining 3 matches ending in 2 losses and 1 draw. Real Salt Lake have lost their last 4 matches in a row and they are in desperate need of a second win after their only win against Vancouver Whitecaps in the opening day of the season. In this match, Columbus Crew welcome Real Salt Lake to the Lower.com Field for the 6th round of the MLS.

Columbus Crew were round 5 biggest winners, after beating Atlanta United 6-1 at home last weekend. The Crew now have 2 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw in all matches played so far. The Crew were on a different level against Atlanta United, as they opened the scoring in just 14 minutes. Aidan Morris was first to score in the 14th minute, and then Christian Ramirez scored a brace in the 47th and 64th minutes. Philip Quinton, Jacen Russell-Rowe and Maximillian Arfsen were also players who got on the score sheet. Columbus Crew were also dominant according to match statistics, taking over 54% possession, 6 shots on target and 8 corner kicks at the end of 90 minutes.

After match day 5, Columbus Crew are ranked 5th on the eastern conference table, with 7 points from 5 matches and a goal ratio of 11:8.

Team Streaks:- without a clean sheet (4), more than 2.5 goals (5/7), both teams scoring (9/10), first to score (⅚), less than 10.5 corners (7/7).

Real Salt Lake are on a terrible run at the moment, after losing their last 4 matches in succession. They picked up a 2-1 against Vancouver Whitecaps on the opening day of the season, but since then they have struggled to replicate that performance. In the 5 matches they have played so far, they had just 1 win and 4 defeats. They were blown off by Saint Louis City FC by a 4-0 scoreline in their last match. Real Salt Lake held the visitors to a goalless draw in the opening 45 minutes, but they totally lost focus in the second half, as they conceded 4 goals by Nicholas Gioacchini, Joao Klauss (brace) and Rasmus Alm. Statistics showed Real Salt Lake were the better side, as they had 61% possession, 8 shots on target and 9 corner kicks.

Real Salt Lake are ranked 10th in the western conference table, with 3 points from 4 matches played and a goal ratio of 3:9.

Team Streaks:- Losses (3), without a clean sheet (4), more than 2.5 goals (5/6), first to concede (5/6), less than 4.5 cards (6/7), more than 10.5 corners (4/5).

On the head-to-head record these two clubs have played 20 matches against each other, and both teams have 7 wins to their name and have played a draw in 6 matches.

• Both teams exchanged goals in 6/8 meetings.
• Less than 4.5 cards were shown in 5/6 meetings.

Real Salt Lake doesn't have the credentials to worry the Columbus Crew in this match. Not at home ground and not after their last big win. On the contrary, Columbus Crew have not gotten to that formidable status just yet despite their big win, so it's possible they might struggle to impress here. So we are backing Columbus Crew to grab a win but not as dominant as that of the previous match because the visitors are not in good form right now.

• Bet on Home Win or Draw and Over 1.5 Goals at 1.71 Odds
• Bet on Home Over 1.5 Goals at 1.90 Odds
• Bet on Both Teams to Score at 1.97 Odds