Last Updated on March 13, 2024 5:13 pm by Erwin Noguera
The start of the 2024 MLS season continues in full swing, and all North American teams are trying to find the ideal formula that will lead them to victory.
The season is still too raw to draw conclusions or predict the outright MLS Cup winner. However, based on current squads and performances, we can say that, in the Eastern Conference, the favorites could be Inter Miami, Columbus Crew, and even Montreal, who have started the season very well. On the other hand, in the Western Conference, Portland Timbers and Minnesota United have accumulated 7 out of 9 points so far.
Likewise, the competition is very tight, and from now on, every game will be decisive for each team in their quest to stay at the top of their respective conferences. Let’s remember that the main objective of the teams is to qualify for the next phase, so victories at the beginning of the season are of utmost importance for all of them.
Now, an interesting match that we will have this weekend on the fourth matchday of the MLS will be between Columbus Crew and NY Red Bulls.
When and Where?
Saturday, March 16, 7:30 pm ET at the Lower.com Field
Moneyline odds:
Columbus Crew 1.96
NY Red Bulls 4.02
Draw Offs:
3.42
Where to watch?
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Why Bet on the Columbus Crew?
Columbus Crew starts as favorites to win the MLS Cup trophy this season, as they are the current champions of the league. However, they know
this season will be much more complicated, as the teams have prepared exceptionally well.
So far, the Crew have a record of two wins and one draw, so they share the first place in the Eastern Conference with up to four teams with seven points. That means a win in this home game could help them climb to the top of the standings.
The Columbus Crew come into this matchday four after beating the Chicago Fire 2-1 last weekend. However, they also played their CONCACAF Champions Cup second leg against Houston Dynamo, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
Why Bet on the NY Red Bulls?
On the other hand, New York RB comes to this matchday four also in great form because, like Columbus Crew, they accumulated two wins and one draw in their three games. That places them in the 5-team draw in first place in the Eastern Conference with 7 points out of a possible 9.
The team from the Big Apple has had a decent performance so far, as they have scored four goals and conceded only 2. However, it’s positive to start the season with three consecutive games scoring points, as we all know that early-round games are critical to teams’ playoff aspirations.
The NY Red Bulls come into this matchday four of the MLS after two consecutive victories, the first against Houston Dynamo by 2-1 and the second against FC Dallas with the same score.
Final Betting Analysis: Columbus Crew vs. NY Red Bulls
In the last 20 matches between these two teams, Columbus Crew dominates the series with nine wins. On the other hand, The NY Red Bulls count seven triumphs, while four matches have ended in draws.
Moreover, the last match between them last July 2, 2023, ended with a 2-1 victory for the Columbus Crew.
At Gambyl Betting Exchange, we can see that there is a Moneyline that favors Columbus Crew at 1.96, while NY Red Bulls starts at 4.02.
For this match, we expect Columbus Crew to pull out all the stops and take a big win at home. As a result, our betting pick is a win 1-0 local victory.
Look for a win in Columbus Crew’s Moneyline. If you put $100 on them at 1.96, you’ll see a $96.00 win with a total payout of $196.00.
Columbus Crew vs. NY Red Bulls Betting Pick: Columbus Crew
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