Columbus v Seattle

Columbus Crew vs Seattle Sounders Preview

Columbus Crew play host to Seattle Sounders in an Eastern v Western Conference clash in the American MLS with the hosts heading into this fixture on the back of two wins on the trot, the latest being a 4-2 home win against New York City, while Seattle Sounders will be looking to avoid a third defeat on the trot when they make their way to the Lower.com Field to take on a high-flying Columbus Crew outfit.

Columbus Crew currently occupy third place in the Eastern Conference table and have registered back-to-back wins against Philadelphia Union and New York City respectively and a third victory on the trot in this upcoming fixture would see The Crew overhaul Cincinnati FC into second spot in the table.

After having had to endure a rather barren spell in the MLS from towards the end of March through to mid-May which yielded just five draws and two defeats, Columbus Crew have really turned things around since then.

Indeed, Wilfried Nancy's side have suffered just two further losses in their last 14 games overall which were at the hands of Inter Miami and Atlanta United while also collecting no fewer than 11 wins in the process as well, which will give the hosts plenty of confidence for this upcoming encounter.

Seattle Sounders dropped out of the top seven pack in the Western Conference table after being handed a 1-0 loss on the road at Portland Timbers which became a second defeat in three games for the visitors although they are still level on points with seventh placed Houston Dynamo heading into this fixture.

A previous 3-0 loss on home turf to Los Angeles prevented Seattle Sounders from breaking into the top seven pack and a possible spot in the Finals Series but having suffered just these two losses in their previous 10 games overall, the visitors will also fancy their chances here.

Indeed, Brian Schmetzer's side have picked up seven wins within this 10-game period although only two of these seven wins have been achieved on the road; wins at Austin and Minnesota United respectively.

Results away from home though have been a little hit-and-miss where Seattle Sounders have been concerned as the visitors have managed to capture just five wins within their last 15 outings on the road, slipping to eight defeats as well which does not bode well for this trip to face an in-form Columbus Crew side.

Columbus Crew v Seattle Sounders Verdict

Columbus Crew registered a comprehensive 3-0 home win against Seattle Sounders in their previous meeting at their Lower.com Field and a similar result could unfold here for the hosts.

Therefore, our main bet will be Columbus Crew win @ 1.85

Other side bets worth considering:

Columbus Crew win & Under 2.5 goals @ 4.75

Correct Score: Columbus Crew 2-0 @ 9.50