Columbus vs. New York Red Bulls. MLS Match Prediction and Betting Tips

Current form

Before the start of the regular season, Columbus was undoubtedly considered one of the main favorites for a playoff spot – and they managed to justify this status without any problems. For a long time, the “crew” fought with Inter from Miami for victory in the Eastern Conference and the Supporters' Shield trophy, but ultimately lost the fight early, and allowed the “herons” to secure the trophy in a face-to-face meeting, losing 2:3 at home. Columbus finished second, eight points behind Inter.

Disqualifications and injuries

Bush, Farsi, Moreira and Zavadski are injured.

Interesting trends for betting

• Columbus has won its last three games.
• Columbus has beaten the New York Red Bulls in its last three games

Tentative line-up : Hagen - Cheberko, Camacho, Amundsen - Herrera, Matan, Jones, Arftsen, Shambost, Jackson - Kucho.

Current form

The New York Red Bulls, like their opponent today, were considered clear favorites for a place in the top seven of the Eastern Conference before the start of the regular season. It cannot be said that Sandro Schwartz team coped with the task easily, the Bulls finished seventh, ahead of eighth Montreal by only four points, but they guaranteed themselves a place in the top seven ahead of schedule. In the last round, the New York Red Bulls lost 2:3 to Columbus, suffering their ninth defeat of the season.

Disqualifications and injuries

The visitors have no problems with their lineup.

Interesting trends for betting

• The New York Red Bulls have lost three of their last four games.
• The New York Red Bulls have scored in their last seven games

Estimated lineup : Coronel - Tolkien, Nelis, Fernandez, Donkor - Carballo, Edelmar, Stroud - Forsberg, Morgan, Vanzeir.