The defending MLS champion Columbus Crew faces a crucial match against New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on Bally Sports Ohio and streamed on ESPN+.

Current Form

• Columbus Crew has lost 4 straight matches, their longest losing streak since 2019
• The Crew's offense has struggled significantly, managing just one shot on goal in their last match
• Red Bulls sit in 11th place and are winless in their last 7 games
• RBNY leads MLS with 16 points dropped from winning positions this season

Key Factors

• Columbus has won 3 straight against RBNY, including a 3-2 win at Red Bull Arena last season
• Pedro Santos scored 3 goals against Red Bulls last season
• Lucas Zelarayan remains dangerous on set pieces, with 4 of Crew's last 6 goals coming from dead ball situations
• Red Bulls haven't won at home since June 18th

Betting Odds

• Columbus Crew: +270 (+0.5 goals at -150)
• New York Red Bulls: +110 (-0.5 goals at -110)
• Draw: +240
• First Goal Odds: RBNY -140, Crew +140, No Goals +675

Analysis Despite their recent struggles, the Crew's previous success against RBNY and their key attacking players like Zardes, Zelarayan and Santos make them a strong value bet to get back on track with a crucial road win.

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