Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Major League Soccer match.
Following the previous round, the two teams swapped places in the Eastern Conference standings, with Nashville SC moving ahead of Columbus Crew. The question now is whether Columbus Crew can reclaim that position.
Columbus Crew
This shift came as a result of Columbus Crew’s 2:3 defeat away to Charlotte FC in North Carolina. It was their fourth consecutive match without a win and the fourth time in six games where they managed to score at least twice. Notably, Total Over 2.5 goals has landed in four of their last six outings.
Nashville SC
Nashville SC extended their unbeaten streak in the MLS to six matches. As a result, the team climbed from seventh to fourth in the Eastern Conference standings. On Sunday, Nashville SC secured a 2:1 away win against struggling Toronto FC. It was the fourth match during this run in which they scored at least twice. Total Over 2.5 goals has also landed in four of those six fixtures.
Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC Prediction
The most sensible option here appears to be a bet on total goals, with Total Over 2.5 goals hitting in three of their last five head-to-head clashes. Backing the visitors based on their solid form is also a reasonable consideration, though not essential.
