Los Angeles FC vs Columbus Crew Prediction and Betting Tips | 13th July 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Columbus Crew take on an impressive Los Angeles FC side in an important encounter at the BMO Stadium on Saturday. Both teams have been impressive this season and will want to win this game.
Los Angeles FC vs Columbus Crew Preview
Columbus Crew are in third place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have stepped up to the plate this season. The Crew thrashed Toronto FC by a 4-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Los Angeles FC, on the other hand, are at the top of the Western Conference League table and have been exceptional over the past year. The home side eased past New Mexico United by a 3-1 scoreline in the US Open Cup this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Los Angeles FC vs Columbus Crew Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Los Angeles FC have a good record against Columbus Crew and have won three out of the four matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Columbus Crew's paltry one victory.
- Columbus Crew secured a 2-1 victory against Los Angeles FC in the MLS Cup final last year - they had lost all three of their matches against them before this game.
- Los Angeles FC have won their last six matches at home in the regular season of MLS and have scored at least three goals in four of these victories.
- Cucho Hernandez has bagged 11 goals and seven assists for Columbus Crew in MLS so far this season.
Los Angeles FC vs Columbus Crew Prediction
Los Angeles FC have been one of the best teams in MLS this season and will look to make the most of their purple patch. Denis Bouanga has been lethal this season and will look to make his mark in this fixture.
Columbus Crew have also been impressive over the past year but will be up against a formidable opponent on Saturday. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw this weekend.
Prediction: Los Angeles FC 2-2 Columbus Crew
Los Angeles FC vs Columbus Crew Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Columbus Crew to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Denis Bouanga to score - Yes