Columbus Crew vs New York Red BullsPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Columbus Crew are thirteenth in the Eastern Conference on 23 points from 23 matches: 6 wins, 5 draws and 12 defeats, 34 goals scored and 39 conceded. At ScottsMiracle-Gro Field the record reads 5 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats in 12 games, with 17 goals scored and 14 conceded, while their 11 away trips have brought one win, three draws and seven defeats, with 17 goals scored and 25 conceded. Their last five outings ended in one win and four defeats, with the win in the round just played. New York Red Bulls are tenth on 27 points from the same number of games: 7 wins, 6 draws and 10 defeats, 32 goals scored and 46 conceded. Away from home the record is 3 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats in 11 trips, with 14 goals scored and 23 conceded; at home it reads 4 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats in 12 matches. The last five show two draws and three defeats, with the draw in the latest round. The competition average is 3.21 goals per game. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.