New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew Prediction: Don’t expect too many goals

New York Red Bulls welcome Columbus Crew to the Red Bull Arena for the 4th round of the new MLS season. The Red bulls are in desperate search for their first win this season and they will hope they can do it in front of thousands of their fans. Columbus Crew won just 1 in their last 3 matches, but they will need a positive result here to put them back on track. 

New York Red Bulls (DDLWW)

The Red Bulls are yet to show any positive result for all the efforts they put in during the pre-season friendly matches. They are yet to win any match this season, as they recorded 2 draws and 1 loss. Their last game ended in a 1-1 draw against Minnesota United away from home. Andre Reyes drew level in the 49th minute for the Red Bulls after they fell behind to a goal in the opening 18 minutes. In the last 5 matches, the Red Bulls recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. The Red Bulls find themselves in 12th spot in the Eastern Conference with 2 points in 3 matches.

Team Streaks: - No win (3), Less than 2.5 goals (6/6), Less than 4.5 cards (7/8).

Columbus Crew (DWLLW)

Columbus Crew recovered from a disastrous start to this season. They lost 4-1 to Philadelphia Union on the opening day, and then they won 2-0 against DC United. Then the last match against Toronto FC ended in a 1-1 draw. Toronto were first to score in the 24th minute before Columbus Crew equalised in the 75th minute. In the last 5 matches, Columbus Crew earned 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. Columbus Crew are currently 8th in the Eastern Conference, with 4 points from 3 matches.

Team Streaks: - Both teams scoring (7/8), Less than 10.5 corners (5/5).

Head to Head

New York Red Bulls and Columbus Crew have played 20 matches against each other. Columbus Crew have 9 wins, while New York Red Bulls have 6 wins and 5 matches ended in a draw. The head to head streaks include: -

• New York Red Bulls are without a clean sheet in 4 matches.
• Columbus Crew are without a clean sheet in 6 matches.
• Both teams scored in 5/6 matches.
• New York Red Bulls are first to score in 6/6 matches.
• Less than 4.5 cards were shown in 7/9 matches.
• Less than 10.5 corners were played in 4/5 matches.

Expert Betting Tips

These two teams are not the brightest teams on the attacking front and their recent matches have shown that. It is risky to pick an outright winner, so we will stake on the goal market with both teams scoring at least a goal.

• Bet on Under 3.5 Goals at 1.65 Odds
• Bet on Both Teams to Score in 1.99 Odds
• Bet on Correct Score 1-0 at 7.5 Odds