New york city fc v columbus crew
A great matchup in Major League Soccer!
New York City FC (NYCFC) is a professional soccer team based in the Bronx, New York City, and plays in the Eastern Conference of MLS. They were founded in 2013 and have won one MLS Cup title, one U.S. Open Cup title, and one MLS Supporters' Shield.
Columbus Crew SC, on the other hand, is a professional soccer team based in Columbus, Ohio, and also plays in the Eastern Conference of MLS. They were founded in 1996 and have won one MLS Cup title, one U.S. Open Cup title, and one MLS Supporters' Shield.
Here are some key stats and facts about the two teams:
New York City FC:
- Home stadium: Yankee Stadium (capacity: 30,000)
- Head coach: Ronny Deila
- Top scorers: Valentín Castellanos (24 goals), Héber (17 goals)
- Top assists: Jesús Medina (12 assists), Maxi Morález (11 assists)
Columbus Crew SC:
- Home stadium: Mapfre Stadium (capacity: 20,371)
- Head coach: Caleb Porter
- Top scorers: Gyasi Zardes (24 goals), Lucas Zelarayán (14 goals)
- Top assists: Lucas Zelarayán (12 assists), Darlington Nagbe (11 assists)
Recent head-to-head matchups:
- NYCFC leads the all-time series 6-4-4
- The two teams have played each other 14 times, with NYCFC winning 6, Columbus winning 4, and 4 draws
- The most recent matchup was on September 27, 2020, which ended in a 2-2 draw
Prediction:
This should be a competitive and entertaining matchup between two strong teams in the Eastern Conference. NYCFC has been playing well lately, with a 4-1-1 record in their last six games. Columbus Crew SC has also been solid, with a 3-2-1 record in their last six games.
I predict a close game with both teams creating scoring chances. NYCFC's Valentín Castellanos and Columbus's Gyasi Zardes are both in great form, so I expect them to be involved in the scoring. In the end, I think NYCFC's depth and attacking prowess will give them the edge, and they'll come out on top with a 2-1 win.