Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC Prediction: Columbus Crew can’t lose this game

Columbus Crew are back in action this week, as they host Nashville SC at the Lumen Field. They had a big win away from home against the New England Revolution last week and they are feeling confident about their chances in this upcoming game. Nashville on the other hand, slumped to a defeat last week against Inter Miami CF and they aim to bounce back to winning ways this week when they visit the Lumen.com Field to take on the Columbus Crew.

Current standings show Columbus Crew ranks 4th on the eastern conference table with 33 points and Nashville SC ranks 7th with 26 points on the same table.

Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew have been one of the best teams in the league in the last 2 weeks, after putting up some incredible performances in their last 2 games. They played against Sporting Kansas City and New England Revolution in the last 2 games, and both ended in a win. They also scored 9 goals in both games and conceded just once.

Columbus Crew recent form shows that in the last 5 games, they recorded 4 wins and 1 defeat (WWLWW). And in the last 10 matches, Columbus Crew recorded 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats (DDLWWWWLWW). Also their home form in the last 5 games was 1 win, 1 defeat and 3 draws (DDDLW).

Columbus Crew trashed the New England Revolution 5-1 last week, away from home. According to match reports, Columbus Crew conceded in the 9th minute, and they went to score three goals before the end of the first half; Cucho Hernandez (16), Maximilian Arfsten (42) and Diego Rossi (45+2). And in the second half, Columbus Crew stretched their lead even further with 2 extra goals from Rudy Camacho (72) and Steven Moreira (80). The final scoreline was 5-1. The game stats for Columbus Crew was: 60% possession, 4 big chances, 4 goalkeeper saves, 3 corner kicks and 6 shots on target.

Nashville SC

Nashville SC have not been in very terrible form, but against Columbus Crew, they certainly look like second best. They had an incredible run come to an end after suffering a defeat against Inter Miami last week. Nashville SC now travel to Lumen.com field to take on Columbus Crew, and they want to get back to winning ways.

Nashville’s recent form shows that, in the last 5 games, they recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats (LDWWL), and away from home, they had 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat (LDWDW). Nashville’s last 10 league games ended in 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats (LWDDWLDWWL).

Nashville lost 2-1 to Inter Miami CF at home last week. According to match reports, Nashville Sc conceded twice in the 40th and 44th minutes and then in the 73rd minute, Hany Mukhtar pulled one goal back from the penalty spot for Nashville SC. They could not get another goal in time and the game ended in a 2-1 defeat. Nashville’s stats in the game was summarized as: 52% possession, 2 big chances, 3 goalkeeper saves, 7 corner kicks and 5 shots on target.

Head to Head

In 8 meetings between Columbus Crew and Nashville SC, Columbus Crew won 3 matches, Nashville won 2 and 3 matches ended in a draw.

H2H Streaks

Nashville SC is without a clean sheet in the last 3 matches

6/8 matches ended with less than 2.5 goals

Columbus Crew scored first in 4/5 matches

6/7 matches ended with less than 4.5 cards

Expert Betting Options

It is clear that Columbus Crew have a better chance of winning the game. They are in incredible form at the moment and they are feeling very confident after their last 2 games. They also have the home support behind them in this upcoming game. Nashville are not so poor either, despite losing last week to Inter Miami, but they are likely going to struggle to contain an excited Columbus Crew team.

• 3 Way Total Goals Over 2 at 1.69 Odds
• More than 2.5 Goals at 1.66 Odds
• Columbus Crew to Win First Half at 2.05 Odds