New york city vs columbus crew
A great matchup between two teams from different conferences!
New York City FC (NYCFC)
- Based in the Bronx, New York City
- Plays in Major League Soccer (MLS) Eastern Conference
- Founded in 2013
- Home stadium: Yankee Stadium (capacity: 33,000)
- Colors: Sky Blue, White, and Red
- Nickname: The Pigeons
Columbus Crew SC
- Based in Columbus, Ohio
- Plays in Major League Soccer (MLS) Eastern Conference
- Founded in 1996
- Home stadium: Mapfre Stadium (capacity: 20,371)
- Colors: Black, Gold, and Red
- Nickname: The Crew
Here are some key statistics and facts to consider:
Head-to-Head Record
- NYCFC leads the all-time series 4-2-2
- The teams have played each other 8 times, with NYCFC winning 4, Columbus winning 2, and 2 draws
Recent Form
- NYCFC: 2-1-1 in their last 4 matches, with wins over Atlanta United and Montreal Impact
- Columbus Crew SC: 1-2-1 in their last 4 matches, with a win over FC Cincinnati
Key Players
- NYCFC: Alexandru Mitriță (forward), Jesús Medina (midfielder), and Maxime Chanot (defender)
- Columbus Crew SC: Gyasi Zardes (forward), Lucas Zelarayán (midfielder), and Jonathan Mensah (defender)
Injuries and Suspensions
- NYCFC: None reported
- Columbus Crew SC: Josh Williams (defender) is out with a knee injury, while Waylon Francis (defender) is questionable with a hamstring issue
Prediction
This should be a competitive match between two teams with similar styles. NYCFC has been playing well lately, but Columbus Crew SC has the talent to cause problems for their opponents. I predict a close game with NYCFC coming out on top 2-1.