Los Angeles FC v Columbus

Los Angeles vs Columbus Crew Preview

Western Conference leaders, Los Angeles, will play host to Eastern Conference third placed visitors Columbus Crew at the BMO Stadium this weekend in one of the stand-out fixtures in this weekend's MLS schedule, with Los Angeles heading into this fixture on the back of a 2-1 win against local rivals LA Galaxy, while Columbus Crew recorded a comprehensive 4-0 rout of Toronto at home last weekend.

Los Angeles bring an impressive 10-match unbeaten sequence into this upcoming clash which includes picking up no fewer than nine wins in the process, so the hosts will be in confident mood that they can continue their momentum and remain top of the Western Conference table.

Five of the nine victories that Los Angeles have collected within this period have been registered on home turf at their BMO Stadium with victories gained over the likes of Vancouver Whitecaps, Minnesota United, Dallas, San Jose Earthquakes and Colorado Rapids respectively, so Steve Cherundolo's side will be tough to beat in their own backyard here.

Form on home turf has also been highly impressive as Los Angeles still remain unbeaten at their BMO Stadium, collecting nine wins from their 11 home games to date.

Columbus Crew recorded a fourth win on the trot in the MLS last weekend thanks to the aforementioned 4-0 rout of Toronto which in turn helped lift the visitors up into third place in the Eastern Conference ladder, so they too will be in confident mood ahead of this upcoming encounter.

Recent victories against Sporting Kansas, New England Revolution and Nashville together with last weekend's victory have seen Wilfried Nancy's side gather their own impressive momentum and indeed, the visitors have now won eight out of their last nine games overall in the MLS.

Columbus Crew had previously endured a lean patch earlier in the season which produced a seven-game winless stretch that consisted of five draws and two defeats, but the visitors have since re-discovered their form and will be hoping to close the gap on the leading two clubs, Inter Miami and Cincinnati, with a win here.

Five of Columbus Crew's eight recent wins have also been achieved on their travels with wins picked up on the road at Montreal, Chicago Fire, Orlando City, New York City and New England Revolution, so they should certainly be respected in this upcoming tussle at the BMO Stadium.

Columbus Crew have won five of their last 10 outings on the road.

Los Angeles v Columbus Crew Verdict

Los Angeles have won three out of the previous five meetings against Columbus Crew and the visitors have claimed the other two wins, but with home advantage and momentum behind them, Los Angeles get the nod in this one.

Therefore, our main bet will be Los Angeles win @ 1.85

Other side bets worth considering:

Los Angeles win & Under 3.5 goals @ 3.10

Correct Score: Los Angeles 2-0 @ 11.00