The Columbus Crew host Nashville SC at Lower.com Field in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Both teams aim to break into the conference's top four after weekend victories.

Key Match Details:

• Columbus leads the all-time series 2-0-0, with both wins ending 2-0
• Match will be broadcast on ESPN+

Recent Form: Columbus Crew

• Lucas Zelarayan scored record-setting 4th free kick goal of season in 2-1 win vs NYCFC
• Only 1 loss in last 8 games but just 1 win in last 5
• 18-1-2 in last 21 home games
• 11 goals scored in last 5 home matches

Nashville SC

• Coming off 5-1 win vs Chicago Fire
• Hany Mukhtar scored hat trick in 6-minute span
• Unbeaten in 15 of last 16 matches
• Only 3 road games this season (2D, 1L)

Key Players: Columbus:

• Pedro Santos (team-high 3 assists)
• Eloy Room (keeper) returns from Gold Cup
• Harrison Afful back from suspension

Nashville:

• Hany Mukhtar (team-leading 7 goals)
• C.J. Sapong (3 goals)
• Missing Walker Zimmerman and Alistair Johnston (Gold Cup)

Betting Odds:

• Columbus ML: +165 (-0.5, +135)
• Nashville ML: +175 (-0.5, -145)
• Draw: +235
• Total Goals 2.5: Over -115, Under -105
• First to Score: Columbus +100, Nashville -105, No Goals +600

The Crew's set-piece danger through Zelarayan and strong home form make them slight favorites, though Nashville's recent impressive run suggests a competitive match.

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