The Eastern Conference of MLS is now taking shape. One team that look to be in a healthy position for a play-off place are New England Revolution, who travel to Columbus Crew on Saturday night. Both teams head into this clash looking to get back to winning ways.
Columbus Crew’s inconsistent campaign has continued of late, as Caleb Porter’s team has picked up just a point from their last two league outings.
Last time out the Crew drew 0-0 with Austin in Texas. The game saw Columbus fail to score for the second straight MLS game.
The home team’s recent MLS outings have been relatively low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in five of their previous seven league matches, including their last three games.
Columbus Crew have become a formidable force on their home patch, as they are unbeaten in 11 MLS matches, having recorded ten wins.
Their potent strike force is the main reason for the good form at the New Crew Stadium, as they have scored at least two goals in four of their last five MLS games on their own patch.
New England Revolution are currently top of the Western Conference table, two points clear of second-place Orlando City.
A five-game winning run was brought to an abrupt end last time out by a surprise 2-1 defeat at Dallas. Despite the loss, Bruce Arena’s team are still in good shape.
The visitor’s recent games have certainly given plenty of excitement and goals, as four of the Revs last five MLS games have produced over 2.5 goals.
New England Revolution may be top of the table, but their recent away form has been poor, as they have won just two of their last seven matches on the road.
Forebet predicts that Columbus Crew’s recent good home form will continue in this clash, with the home team claiming a victory in a high-scoring encounter.