MLS: Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :March 14, 2024 at 4:18 PM

Modified at :March 14, 2024 at 4:18 PM

An interesting MLS 2024 fixture as both sides are undefeated

The Ohio-based team have kickstarted their 2024 Major League Soccer well. In 3 regular season games, Columbus Crew have managed to win two while ending the third as a draw. A 1-1 result in the Round of 16 Leg 2 against Houston Dynamo helped win 2-1 on aggregate to reach the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Another team from the Eastern Conference that has had the same result will be visiting Lower.com Field. New York Red Bulls even have found the same number of goals in total and conceded goals as their upcoming opponents. The visiting team has an edge of not having to play the Champions Cup and thus recover and has have time to come up with better tactical strategies.

Kick-Off:

Saturday, 16 March 2024 at 11:30 PM UK

Sunday, 17 March 2024 at 5:00 AM IST

Location: Lower.com Field

Form

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

New York Red Bulls (in all competitions): W-W-D-L-D

Players to Watch

Cucho Hernández (Columbus Crew)

This ongoing 2024 MLS season is Cucho Hernández’s second full season in the United States. So far after making all three game appearances for his side, Hernández has 2 goals to show for. The Colombian forward had scored 16 regular season goals in 2023 MLS.

Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls)

The designated player for the Red Bulls side had opened his MLS tally account last game. Emil Forsberg was the assist provider for the winning goal in a 2-1 victory over FC Dallas. As the side’s captain, he also scored the first goal.

Match Facts

After 3 regular season games, both teams have the same metrics on the Eastern Conference MLS table (2W, 1D, 7 points)
The hosts are undefeated in the last 9 games in all competitions
NY Red Bulls designated player Emil Forsberg was involved in a goal and an assist to help his side win 2-1 last match

Injury & Team News

The Crew have Alexandru Matan out with a thigh injury. Every other player is fit and available to be picked from for head coach Wilfried Nancy.

From the visiting camp, Dante Vanzeir, Peter Stroud, Curtis Ofori, Serge Ngoma and Ryan Meara are injury concerns for this trip. All of Vanzeir, Stroud and Meara are to be assessed before the game, as they are a doubt to be fit. No serious injuries for all three.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 85

Columbus Crew wins – 33

New York Red Bulls wins – 33

Draws – 19

Predicted Lineup

Columbus Crew predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):

Schulte (GK); Zawadzki, Camacho, Amundsen; Arfsten, Morris, Nagbe, Yeboah; Rossi, Hinestroza; Hernández

New York Red Bulls predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Carlos (GK); Duncan, Nealis, Eile, Tolkin; Edelman, Amaya; Stroud, Forsberg, Morgan; Manoel

Match Prediction for Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls

An interesting tie-up for both sides. As both of them are undefeated, none would want to slip up so soon. Even though Crew will have home backing, the Red Bulls Metro finally saw their designated player thrive last game (Emil Forsberg). Going with an away win.

Prediction: Columbus Crew 1-2 New York Red Bulls

Telecast for Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls

India – Apple TV

UK – Apple TV

US – Apple TV, Fox Sports

Nigeria – Apple TV

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