Crew Bid to Continue Winning Ways in Rematch vs. NYCFC
Rematch at Historic Mapfre Stadium
The Columbus Crew will face off against New York City FC at Historic Crew Stadium on Saturday, August 19th. The match, which will be a rematch of the 2020 MLS Cup, will be the Crew's first home game since they won the championship last December.
The Crew have been in good form since the start of the season, winning five of their first eight matches. They are currently in second place in the Eastern Conference, just one point behind New England Revolution.
NYCFC Looking to Bounce Back
NYCFC, on the other hand, have had a disappointing start to the season. They have won just two of their first eight matches and are currently in ninth place in the Eastern Conference.
The Crew will be looking to continue their winning ways when they host NYCFC on Saturday. A win would give them a chance to move into first place in the Eastern Conference.
Key Matchup
The key matchup in this match will be in the midfield. The Crew have a strong midfield led by Darlington Nagbe and Lucas Zelarayan. NYCFC have a good midfield as well, led by Maxi Moralez and Santiago Rodriguez.
Prediction
The Crew are the favorites to win this match. They are in better form than NYCFC and have a better home record.
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