On Tuesday, October 29th, the New York Red Bulls will take on the Columbus Crew at 6:45 PM. This match will be played at Lower.com Field in Columbus, OH. The Red Bulls are +350.0 on the money line compared to the Crew at -152.0. The line for a draw is sitting at +310.0, and the over/under goal line is 3.5 goals. New York is 11-9-14 and on a two-game losing streak, while Columbus is 19-6-9 and on a three-game winning streak. The Crew are 2nd in the Eastern Conference, and the Red Bulls are 7th.
New York Red Bulls vs. Columbus Crew Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: New York Red Bulls at Columbus Crew
- Where: Columbus, OH at Lower.com Field
- Date: Tuesday, October 29th
- Betting Odds CLB -152.0 | NYR +350.0 O/U 3.5
New York Red Bulls Preview
Through 34 matches, the New York Red Bulls have a record of 11-9-14, putting them 7th in the Eastern Conference. Over their last three matches, they have gone 1-2, with their only win coming against the 11th-ranked Toronto FC. In their most recent match, they lost at home to the Columbus Crew, who are currently 2nd in the Eastern Conference. Overall, the Red Bulls have been favored in 20 matches, going 7-4-9, while they have been the underdog in 14 matches, going 4-5-5. Following this match, the Red Bulls will return home to face the Columbus Crew on November 3rd.
The New York Red Bulls have been an average offensive team this season, scoring 1.6 goals per match, which is 13th in the league. They have been able to get shots on goal, ranking 7th in the league in that category. Lewis Morgan is the team's top scorer, with 13 goals, which is 22nd in the MLS. He also leads the team in shots on goal, with 34. Dante Vanzeir is the team's leader in assists, with 9, and he has also scored 4 goals this season.
Heading into their match against the Columbus Crew, the New York Red Bulls' defense is struggling, as they have given up 16 goals over their last seven matches (2.3 goals per match). This includes giving up five goals to New York City FC and three goals to the Columbus Crew. On the season, they are giving up 1.5 goals per match (15th in MLS). They are also 18th in blocked shots and 13th in interceptions. Carlos Miguel is 24th in clean sheets with four, and his 75 saves are 22nd in MLS.
Columbus Crew Preview
Heading into their match vs. the New York Red Bulls, the Columbus Crew are on a three-match winning streak. Overall, they are 19-6-9, which has them in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. At home, they have been strong, going 10-3-4, while on the road, they are 9-3-5. This season, they have been favored in 27 matches, going 14-6-7, while as an underdog, they are 5-0-2. Their 66 points are eight behind Inter Miami CF, who has 74 points.
The Columbus Crew have been one of the most potent offensive teams in the MLS this season, averaging 2.1 goals per match, which is the second-best mark in the league. They have scored more goals than their season average in three straight matches. Cucho Hernández has been their top scorer this season, finding the back of the net 19 times, which is fifth in the MLS. He also leads the team in shots on goal, which is sixth in the league.
Heading into their match against the New York Red Bulls, the Columbus Crew's defense is ranked 2nd in MLS, allowing just 1.1 goals per match. However, they have given up two goals in two of their last three matches. Overall, they have 10 clean sheets this season, which is 4th in MLS. Keeper Patrick Schulte is 21st in saves this season with 75. The Crew's defense is 14th in blocked shots and 24th in interceptions. They also commit the fewest fouls in MLS.
New York Red Bulls vs. Columbus Crew Head To Head
The Columbus Crew and New York Red Bulls have already played twice this season, with Columbus winning both matches. In the first matchup, Columbus won 3-0 and had six shots on goal compared to just two for New York. In the second matchup, Columbus won 3-2, but New York had seven shots on goal compared to just three for Columbus.
New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew Free Pick
Looking at how we expect this match to play out, we are going to take Columbus Crew on the money line at -152.0. Our projections have this one finishing in a 2-1 win for Columbus. They come in with the edge in terms of shooting percentage, as they are one of the top units in the MLS in that category. Our top projected goal scorer for the match is Cucho Hernandez of the Crew. As for the Red Bulls, Emil Forsberg has the best odds to score a goal.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Columbus Crew -152.0
