The Columbus Crew take on NYCFC at Yankee Stadium in a crucial MLS matchup. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.

Recent Form

• Columbus is unbeaten in 6 matches (2W, 4D) since June 23
• Columbus won both previous 2024 meetings vs NYCFC 2-1
• NYCFC coming off impressive 5-0 home win vs Orlando City

Key Players Columbus:

• Lucas Zelarayan: Team-leading 5 goals (4 from free kicks)
• Darlington Nagbe: Most minutes played, key midfielder
• Pedro Santos: Team-leading 3 assists
• Eloy Room: Goalkeeper with clean sheets in last 2 matches

NYCFC:

• Jesus Medina: 7 goals in 14 games
• Ismael Tajour-Shahadi: 6 goals
• Valentin Castellanos: 5 goals, 4 assists
• Luis Barraza: Filling in for Sean Johnson (Gold Cup duty)

Notable Absences Columbus:

• Gyasi Zardes (USMNT Gold Cup)
• Liam Fraser (Canada Gold Cup)

NYCFC:

• Sean Johnson (USMNT Gold Cup)
• James Sands (USMNT Gold Cup)

Betting Odds

• NYCFC: -195 ML, -1.5 (+135)
• Columbus: +525 ML, +1.5 (+230)
• Draw: +340
• Total Goals: O/U 2.5 (-150/+125)
• First to Score: NYCFC -245, Columbus +205

The defending champion Crew are surprising underdogs despite two wins over NYCFC this season. The narrow Yankee Stadium field could favor Columbus's possession-based style with Zelarayan and Nagbe controlling the midfield.

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