Los Angeles FC vs Columbus Crew Prediction: LAFC is more likely to win than lose

Los Angeles FC heads back to the Banc of California for a clash with Columbus Crew this week. They had a good win against rivals, LA Galaxy last week and with that, the question of their supremacy is laid to rest. Los Angeles stands as one of the best teams in the league right now and the confidence within the team is absolutely tremendous. And for Columbus Crew, they had also been in very good form and they had a good win against Toronto FC last week. Going against Los Angeles FC isn’t a challenge Columbus Crew intend to take lightly, so we can expect a very disciplined approach from the Columbus Crew team in this game.

According to the latest rankings, Los Angeles FC is ranked top of the western conference table with 43 points in 21 matches, while Columbus Crew is ranked 3rd on the eastern conference table with 39 points.

Los Angeles FC enter each game with a certain level of confidence that they are going to win and they are justified. They have been one of the best teams by a mile this season and of course they are top of the western conference table for a reason. They currently hold a long unbeaten run which they continued to preserve against LA Galaxy last week. Now they turn their attention to Columbus Crew and once again, Los Angeles is in the right mood for another win.

Recent results shows Los Angeles FC had 4 wins and 1 draw in 5 matches (WDWWW), and at home they had 5 straight wins. Also, across 10 league games, Los Angeles had 9 wins and 1 draw (WWWWWWDWWW).

Los Angeles FC put their quality and form to test last week when they faced LA Galaxy away from home, and in the end they won 2-1. Kei Kamara scored Los Angeles' opening goal in the 39th minute and then Denis Bouanga scored the second from the penalty spot in the 44th minute. LA Galaxy managed to pull one goal back in the 56th minute, but that was all until the end. Los Angeles’ stats in that game were: 36% possession, 5 big chances, 3 goalkeeper saves, 11 corner kicks and 7 shots on target.

Columbus Crew feel they are in the best position to stop Los Angeles FC in the upcoming game. They have also been in very good form this season and they are currently on a good winning run. The Crew are heading into the new week after recording a very comfortable win against Toronto at home last week, and they are prepared to take on one of the league’s best teams; Los Angeles FC.

Results from Columbus Crew’s last 5 matches showed 4 wins and 1 defeat (LWWWW), and away from home the results were similar (WWWLW). Also, across 10 league matches, Columbus Crew recorded 8 wins and 2 defeats (LWWWWLWWWW).

Columbus Crew routed Toronto 4-0 in their last match at home. Cucho Hernandez scored first in the 15th minute and Christian Ramirez scored the second in the 52nd minute. Mohammed Farsi (81’) and Diego Rossi (84’) scored the third and fourth. Columbus Crew had the stats in that game: 59% possession, 2 big chances, 2 goalkeeper saves, 5 corner kicks and 6 shots on target.

Both clubs played 5 matches against each other in the past, Los Angeles FC won 3 matches and Columbus Crew won 2 matches

H2H Streaks

Columbus Crew is without a clean sheet in all 5 matches

Los Angeles FC scored first in 4/5 matches

This is a tough clash no doubt and one where both sides would not want to lose. I think the idea of form really holds little significance in this game because both clubs are in very fine form at the moment and both clubs are capable of winning this game. Los Angeles FC however are the superior team and the league table confirms that, but that’s not in a way to write off Columbus Crew in this game. But, Los Angeles FC is more likely to win the game than lose, especially because they are playing at home here.

• 3 Way Total Los Angeles FC Over 1 Goal at 1.66 Odds
• Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals at 1.73 Odds
• Over 9 Corners at 1.80 Odds