The Columbus Crew face a crucial match against the New York Red Bulls on October 1st at Lower.com Field, with playoff implications on the line. Here's what you need to know:

Key Match Details:

• Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. at Lower.com Field, Columbus
• Columbus Crew: 42 points, tied for 7th place
• NY Red Bulls: 3rd place, playoff spot clinched
• Expected: Franchise-record crowd

Team Updates:

Columbus Crew:

• Missing defender Johnathan Mensah (left thigh injury)
• Lost 9 points after 90th minute this season (MLS record)
• Cucho Hernandez: 9 goals in 15 games
• Final regular season home game

NY Red Bulls:

• Strong road record: 9 wins, 30 points (2nd in MLS)
• Haven't lost consecutive games all season
• Lewis Morgan leads with 14 goals
• Questionable: Patryk Klimala (ankle), Frankie Amaya (groin)

Betting Lines:

• NY Red Bulls: +220
• Columbus Crew: +120
• Draw: +225
• Both Teams To Score: Yes (-140) / No (+110)

Historical Context:

• Crew drew 1-1 at Red Bulls in March 2022
• Red Bulls won 2-1 in Columbus last October
• Red Bulls have only 3 road wins in series over last 20 years

The Crew need a strong performance to boost their playoff hopes, while the Red Bulls aim to secure their third-place position in the Eastern Conference.

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