NYCFC are currently on a seven-game unbeaten run, and are hot on the heels of current league leaders Philadelphia just three points behind and with a game in hand. Columbus Crew are currently sixth in the Eastern Conference who themselves were on an unbeaten run until they got beaten by Montreal last time out. 1:2
Columbus have seen over 2.5 goals in 9 of their last 10 home matches against New York City FC in all competitions. New York City FC have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 matches (Major League Soccer). Columbus have scored at least 2 goals in 9 of their last 10 home matches against New York City FC in all competitions. Columbus have won 5 of their last 6 home matches against New York City FC in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in New York City FC's last 4 games (Major League Soccer). New York City FC are undefeated in their last 7 matches (Major League Soccer).
Columbus Crew have a full roster to select from. Swedish defender Anton Tinnerholm is ruled out, and Keaton Parks has injured his calf. Maxime Chanot is also out injured.