Columbus Crew and Club America return to action in the Leagues Cup when they go head-to-head at the Lower.com Field on Monday (July 31).
Columbus returned to winning ways on Monday, edged out Saint Louis City 2-1 in their opener. Before that, Wilfried Nancy’s men lost 3-2 to Portland Timbers on July 16, which snapped their eight-game unbeaten run.
The hosts, who are sixth in the MLS Eastern Conference, need at least a draw to reach the playoffs;
Meanwhile, America turned in a performance of the highest quality, thrashing Saint Louis City 4-0 in their opener on Thursday. That followed a 3-1 win over Puebla on July 16, which snapped their four-game winless run.
America are 12th in the Mexican Liga MX campaign, picking up three points from their opening two games.
Monday’s game sees two in-form sides go head-to-head, so expect an action-packed contest. Both sides could cancel out each other out and settle for a share of the spoils.
Prediction: Columbus 2-2 America
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Both teams to score - Yes (Both teams have scored in Columbus' last five games.)
Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals in four of the Crew’s last five outings.)
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