Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew Prediction: Columbus Crew should get a goal at least

Nashville SC and Columbus Crew go head-to-head in the 6th round of the MLS. The game will be played at Geodis Park at 03:30.

Nashville's last 5 league games ended in the result: DDDWL, while Columbus Crew's last 5 league games ended in the result: WDWWL.

On the Eastern Conference table, Columbus Crew are in 4th with 10 points in 5 games, while Nashville SC are 11th with 6 points in 5 games.

Nashville SC

Nashville SC are struggling to find their rhythm in the league. After 3 draws in the opening 3 games, they won game 4 before losing their last game against Los Angeles FC.

Nashville were totally blown away against Los Angeles FC last week. Los Angeles scored 5 goals against Nashville SC to end the game 5-0. Joe Willis was shown a red card in the 61st minute, forcing Nashville to complete the game with 10 men. According to stats, Nashville SC had 56% possession, 2 shots on target and 3 corner kicks. They also created 0 big chances and 0 counter attacks.

The fans are totally confused about what they expect from their team in this game. The 5-0 defeat will have a psychological effect on the team no doubt, but will they be able to put that behind them?

Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew are eager to bounce back from the defeat against Charlotte last week. They had a good run of 3 wins in the first 4 games before the defeat.

Columbus Crew lost 2-0 to Charlotte in that game. They lost Derrick Jones to a red card in the 26th minute and then conceded both goals in the 83rd and 88th minutes. According to the stats, Columbus Crew had 55% possession, 0 shots on target and 2 corner kicks. They also had 1 big chance and hit the woodwork once during the game.

Columbus Crew were unfortunate to get their man sent off and it's excusable why the result turned out that way. But they can't afford a similar turnout in the coming game. 

Head to Head

According to the h2h, there's been only 7 meetings between Nashville SC and Columbus Crew. Columbus Crew won 3 meetings, Nashville won 2 meetings and 2 meetings ended in a draw. 

Analysis and Predictions

Nashville is still looking like a lost cause and it seems the only way to salvage the situation would be a change in management. As for Columbus Crew, they are gutted by the last result and they are eager to bounce back. 

According to analysis, there were less than 2.5 goals scored in 6 of the last 7 meetings. Columbus Crew scored first in 5 of the last 7 meetings and there were less than 4.5 cards in 5 of the last 6 meetings.

• Columbus Crew Win or Draw and Over 1.5 Goals at 1.78 Odds
• Columbus Crew Win or Draw and Over 1.5 Goals at 1.75 Odds
• Columbus Crew to Win 2-0 at 11.00 Odds