Columbus Crew vs CF Monterrey Prediction: A high scoring game expected

Monterrey will try to build on their current winning streak when they play Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field on Thursday 25th April 2024 at 03:25 (GMT+3) in the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals.

Columbus's last win came in the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals, as they overcame Tigres UANL 4-3 on penalties. Following a 1-1 tie in the first leg at home, they lost 1-1 in extra time in the rematch. No team was able to score in extra time, so the teams had to settle for penalty kicks. Diego Rossi was the only player to score in the second leg of the tie. In every competition, they have triumphed in each of their previous eight games.

Their last Concacaf Champions Cup encounter ended with Monterrey winning 5-2 on aggregate against Inter Miami in the quarterfinals. After winning 2-1 in the first leg, they won 3-1 at home in the rematch.  The two teams met in the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals in May 2021 at Estadio BBVA, where Monterrey prevailed 3-0.

This season, Columbus has drawn both of its previous two Concacaf Champions Cup games at Lower.com Field. The Crew is currently on an 18-game home winning streak across all competitions. Since they have taken three points from each of their previous away games from Estadio BBVA, Monterrey will be eager to maintain their strong away performance.

Columbus has won three and drew three of their previous six games in all competitions. Over that time, they won three of the six games and lost six, scoring first in nine of them. While their opponents scored four goals in the first forty-five minutes, they had four goals in the first half. In their last six games, Monterrey has won two, drawn one, and lost three.

Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew has 3 wins, 5 ties, and 1 loss so far this season in the Major League Soccer. Columbus Crew currently holds the fourth position out of 29 teams in the MLS Table with a match victory rate of 33%. The Columbus Crew has won three games, tied two, and lost none of their home games. With 0 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss, their road record is similarly thought to be unimpressive.

Twelve goals have been scored by the Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer thus far this season.

CF Monterrey

Monterrey has an outstanding overall record in Liga MX this season with 18 wins, 9 ties, and 8 losses. Monterrey is now third in the Liga MX Table after winning five of his last eighteen games. With a record of 11 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses, Monterrey is excellent at home. They also have an excellent away record, with 7 wins, 5 ties, and 5 losses.

This season, Monterrey has scored 55 goals in Liga MX.

Expert Betting Tips

Both teams fare well in the xG metrics, with a combined average match xG of 3.14. Specifically, Monterrey is more effective away from home, topping Columbus Crew with an xG of 1.75 compared to 1.64. An aggressive game that may edge toward goals on both ends is supported statistically by the 71% average Both Teams to Score (BTTS) norm.

Both sides are potent on the scoreboard statistically, with an average total of 2.46 goals scored each game. The 1.95 odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which fit snugly with a 42% historical possibility, might attract attention.