New York City FC vs Columbus Crew Predictions and Stats – June 15, 2024
Match Preview
New York City FC will face off against Columbus Crew at Yankee Stadium on June 15, 2024, in what promises to be an exhilarating encounter in the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer (MLS).
New York City FC is currently enjoying a fantastic run of form with five consecutive victories. They sit third in the Eastern Conference, with 29 points from 16 matches, trailing league leaders Inter Miami by just four points but with two games in hand. Their most recent match saw them demolish San Jose Earthquakes 5-1, marking their fifth straight win.
Columbus Crew has also been performing well, sitting seventh in the standings with 24 points from 14 matches. Despite a recent 3-0 loss to Pachuca in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final, they have won their last three league games, scoring nine goals in that period. Diego Rossi and Cucho Hernandez have been on fire, each contributing significantly to their scoring tally.
Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have met 10 times in the MLS since 2020, with Columbus edging the rivalry with five wins to New York’s three. The last two matches have ended in 1-1 draws, with dramatic late equalizers in both games.
| Statistic | NYCFC | Columbus Crew |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Goals | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| Avg. Cards | 5.20 | 5.20 |
| Avg. Corners | 10.20 | 10.20 |
| BTTS | 70% | 70% |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 80% | 80% |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 70% | 70% |
Team News
New York City FC should have a mostly fit squad to choose from for this game. Defender Rio Hope-Gund missed the last game due to a leg injury, and his availability is in question for this match.
Goalkeeper Evan Bush has been missing with an arm injury but is nearing a return. However, it remains to be seen if he will be ready in time for this game. There are no other significant injury concerns for Columbus Crew at this moment.
Form Guide
- New York City 5-1 San Jose Earthquakes
- New England Revolution 0-1 New York City
- New York City 2-1 New York Red Bulls
- Philadelphia Union 1-2 New York City
- Toronto FC 2-3 New York City
- Pachuca 3-0 Columbus Crew (CONCACAF Champions Cup Final)
- Orlando City 0-2 Columbus Crew
- Chicago Fire 1-3 Columbus Crew
- CF Montreal 1-3 Columbus Crew
- Columbus Crew 1-2 FC Cincinnati
Betting Tips
Given the recent form and statistics, here are our top betting tips for this match:
- NYCFC to Win @ 1/1
- Both Teams to Score @ 8/13
- Over 2.5 Goals @ 8/11
Where to Watch
The match will be available to watch on Apple TV, providing excellent coverage for fans worldwide.
Pronostico: NYCFC vs Columbus Crew
La partita tra New York City FC e Columbus Crew si preannuncia avvincente, con entrambe le squadre che entrano in campo in gran forma. Mentre NYCFC vorrà continuare la loro striscia vincente che li ha visti trionfare nelle ultime cinque partite, Columbus Crew cercherà di riprendersi dalla recente sconfitta nella finale della CONCACAF Champions Cup.
NYCFC, che giocherà in casa, ha dimostrato di avere una forte capacità offensiva, come dimostrato nella schiacciante vittoria per 5-1 contro San Jose Earthquakes. Santiago Rodriguez e Adrian Martinez sono stati cruciali in attacco, con Martinez che ha recentemente realizzato una tripletta. La forma difensiva di NYCFC, tuttavia, può ancora migliorare, avendo subito gol in quattro delle ultime cinque partite.
Columbus Crew, d’altra parte, ha avuto un buon rendimento generale, con Diego Rossi che è stato particolarmente impressionante con le sue prestazioni offensive. Tuttavia, la loro difesa sarà messa alla prova, soprattutto considerando la potenza offensiva di NYCFC. La squadra di Columbus dovrà fare affidamento sulla propria efficienza offensiva e sulla capacità di capitalizzare sulle opportunità, come fatto nelle recenti vittorie contro Orlando City e Chicago Fire.
In conclusione, ci aspettiamo una partita equilibrata ma leggermente a favore di New York City FC grazie alla loro eccellente forma e al vantaggio del campo di casa. Pertanto, il nostro pronostico è una vittoria per NYCFC con il risultato finale di 2-1 contro Columbus Crew.
