Bitesize Prediction: Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls – 29/10/24

Competition: MLS Play-Offs

Market: Goal to be scored in both halves

Odds: 3/5 @ 1xBet

Two camps getting their respective MLS play-off adventures underway late on Tuesday night, Columbus will welcome the New York Red Bulls to Ohio.

Starting with the hosts, while Columbus might have opened October with an action-packed 3-2 loss at the hands of Inter Miami, Wilfried Nancy’s men have come roaring back in some style. Last seen signing off their regular-season adventure with a 3-2 win against the Red Bulls, the former Montreal boss will be demanding a repeat performance when his squad returns to Ohio here. Collecting another pulsating 3-2 victory against Philadelphia earlier in the month, the Crew have continued to gain a reputation for their clinical performances in the final third. Making a major statement on October 13th as they stormed their way to a 4-0 romp against New England, Tuesday’s hosts have won all of their last three MLS showdowns by an aggregate score of 10-4. Likewise, while Columbus might have failed to notch a single clean sheet across any competition over the past six weeks, it should be noted that Nancy’s side have recorded at least a pair of goals in all of their last seven battles against MLS opposition.

As for the visitors, while New York might have got October underway with a much-needed 4-1 romp away at Toronto, the Red Bulls certainly limped their way over the finishing line. Signing off their regular-season campaign with that action-packed 3-2 loss against Columbus, Sandro Schwarz’s side should be bracing themselves for another stern examination here. Signing off September with an infamous 5-1 drumming at the hands of bitter local rivals New York City, the former Hertha Berlin boss has some serious pressure on his shoulders. In fact, the midweek guests managed to record just a single victory from any of their previous 11 consecutive appearances across all competitions – a rut that stems all the way back to a 3-1 win against Cincinnati on July 21st. Likewise, New York have gained an unwanted reputation for their glaring defensive struggles. Two camps who have a habit of producing fireworks when they meet, we are expecting what should be a thrilling play-off opener from Ohio late on Tuesday night.

Bet: Goal to be scored in both halves at Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls 3/5 for Tuesday’s MLS play-off tie @ 1xBet