Columbus Crew vs LAFC Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Columbus Crew are 3-0 down on aggregate

Columbus Crew will host LAFC in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. The first leg ended in a 3-0 win for the visitors and Columbus Crew are left to accomplish a nearly impossible task to qualify for the next round. The home side have registered two wins, one draw, and one loss in all competitions in the ongoing season so far. They will be motivated to avoid an early exit from the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

LAFC on the other hand are coming into this game with their quarter-finals spot already secured. However, they lost their first game of the season against the Seattle Sounders and conceded five goals. This loss will give Columbus Crew a glimmer of hope and confidence to complete a comeback against LAFC. An exciting and entertaining game is expected when these two teams go head-to-head.

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— The Crew (@ColumbusCrew) March 8, 2025

Kick-off:

Location: Columbus, OhioStadium: Lower.com FieldDate: Wednesday, 12 MarchKick-off Time: 00:30 GMT / 19:30 ET / 16:30 PT / 6:00 ISTReferee: Not decidedVAR: In Use

Form:

Columbus Crew (in all competitions): D-L-W-W-L

LAFC (in all competitions): L-W-W-W-W

Players to watch out for:

Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew)

The Uruguayan has started this season on a phenomenal note. He has already scored two goals in three MLS appearances. His vision and execution of the passes are excellent. He is also very effective in front of goal and considering the state of the game, fans will be expecting a memorable game from him.

Olivier Giroud (LAFC)

The French legend is an integral part of LAFC’s team. He is the focal point of the attack and holds up the play very well. He creates spaces for his teammates to operate in and is one of the best goalscorers of this decade as well. He is chasing his first goal of the season and will be looking to get it against Columbus Crew.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 3-0 win for LAFC.
• Columbus played a 0-0 draw against Houston in their last game.
• LAFC lost 5-2 against Seattle Sounders in their last game.

Columbus Crew vs LAFC: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Columbus Crew to win – 2.07 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.83 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Goals over 2.75 – 1.92 by Dafabet

Injury and Team news:

Lassi Lappalainen, Rudy Camacho, and Nicholas Hagen will be unavailable for the home side due to their respective injuries.

LAFC on the other hand will be without Lorenzo Dellavalle, Maxime Chanot, Timothy Tillman, and Odin Thiago Holm against Columbus Crew.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 8

New York Red Bulls won: 4

Nashville won: 4

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineup:

Colombus Crew (3-4-3)

Schulte(GK); Amundsen, Cheberko, Herrera; Arfsten, Zawadzki, Nagbe, Farsi; Rossi, Chambost, Russell-Rowe

LAFC (3-4-3)

Hasal(GK); Tafari, Long, Segura; Palencia, Delgado, Saldana, Smoliakov; Yeboah, Ordaz, Giroud

Match Prediction:

Columbus Crew are expected to get a win over LAFC. However, making a comeback in the tie will be far from an easy task.

Prediction: Columbus Crew 2-1 LAFC

Telecast details for Columbus Crew vs LAFC:

India: FanCode

USA: Fox Sports

UK: Concacaf Go.

Nigeria: ESPN

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