Nashville SC (6-6-8) travel to face off against Columbus Crew (9-3-6) on Wednesday, July 3rd. This match will be played at Lower.com Field in Columbus, OH. Columbus Crew is coming off a win in their previous match, while Nashville SC will be looking to get back on track from a loss to the Columbus Crew. The match is scheduled for 6:30 PM ET.

Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew

Nashville SC Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Nashville SC will be looking to bounce back from a tough 2-1 loss to Inter Miami CF. This match took place on their home pitch, and even though they were favored to win at -105, the three combined goals surpassed the over/under goal line of 2.5 goals.

On offense, Nashville SC took a total of nine shots and five shots on goal. They needed a penalty kick to avoid the shutout, and Hany Mukhtar was the only player to convert on his penalty kick attempt. Mukhtar finished with four total shots.

As for the corners’ kick opportunities, Nashville SC finished with seven. On the defensive end of the pitch, they intercepted 10 Inter Miami CF passes and finished with three blocked shots.

In their last six matches, Nashville SC has gone 3-2-1, including a win over the 5th-ranked team in the Eastern Conference, New York City FC. Overall, they are 6-6-8, which has them in 7th place in the Eastern Conference. On the road, they are 2-3-3. Following this match, they will head to Portland to take on the Timbers on July 8th.

Columbus Crew Is Coming Off A Win

The Columbus Crew will be looking to keep things rolling after picking up a 5-1 win over the New England Revolution. This win came on the road, and they had a payout of +118 on the money line. The six goal scored eclipsed the over/under line of 3.5 goals.

Leading the offensive attack for the Crew was Cucho Hernandez and Diego Rossi, who each scored one time apiece. Hernandez finished with two assists and took a total of six shots, while Rossi took four shots and also had two assists.

Overall, the Crew’s offense took 18 shots, six of which were on target. They scored their five goals on just nine total shots. Maximilian Arfsten and Steven Moreira were two other players to score, with Rudy Camacho and Christian Ramirez each finishing with one assist.

Through 18 matches, the Columbus Crew have a record of 9-3-6, which has them in 4th place in the Eastern Conference. They have won two straight matches, and over their last six matches, they have gone 5-1. Overall, they have been favored in 15 matches, going 7-3-5, and they have been an underdog in just three matches, going 2-0-1. After this match, they will take on Toronto FC at home on July 6th.

Nashville SC Offense Breakdown

Sam Surridge is the top scorer for Nashville SC this season, with seven goals, which is 29th in MLS. He also leads the club in shots on goal, with 15, which is 44th in the league. Hany Mukhtar is the leader in assists for Nashville SC, with six, which is 14th in MLS. He is also second on the club in goals, with five. This season, Nashville SC is averaging 1.2 goals per match, which is 26th in the league, and they have had more corners than their opponents in 60% of their matches.

Columbus Crew Offense Breakdown

So far this season, Columbus Crew has been one of the most efficient passing teams in the MLS, leading the league with an 88.3% passing percentage. They have also been one of the more potent offensive teams, ranking 5th in goals scored at 1.9 per match. Cucho Hernández has been their top offensive weapon, leading the team in goals scored and shots on goal. His 10 goals are 11th in the MLS, while his 23 shots on goal are 13th. Columbus has been out-cornered in 38.9% of their matches this season, and they rank 24th in the league in corners.

Nashville SC Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against the Columbus Crew, Nashville SC’s defense is 10th in MLS, allowing 1.2 goals per match. Over their last six matches, they have given up just five goals (0.8 per match). Joe Willis is the team’s top goalkeeper, and he is 4th in MLS with six clean sheets. On the season, he is 18th in saves with 46. Overall, Nashville’s defense is 16th in blocked shots and 8th in interceptions. They have also committed the 17th most fouls in the league. Over their last six matches, they have faced the league’s top-ranked offense (Inter Miami CF) and the 29th ranked offense (New England Revolution).

Columbus Crew Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against Nashville SC, the Columbus Crew’s defense is ranked 1st in MLS, allowing just 1.0 goal per match. However, they are just 14th in blocked shots and 16th in interceptions. Goalkeeper Patrick Schulte is 8th in MLS with five clean sheets, and he is 20th in saves. Over their last three matches, the Crew’s defense is allowing an average of 1.0 goal per match. This includes a match against the league’s top-scoring offense, Inter Miami CF, where they allowed two goals.

Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew Prediction

With the top-ranked defense in the MLS, we like Columbus Crew to pick up a 2-1 win over Nashville SC. Our projections have Cucho Hernandez as the top goal scorer for the match, with Columbus taking five shots on goal compared to just two for Nashville SC. Coming into the match, Columbus is 5th in both goals scored and shooting percentage.

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