The Columbus Crew host the New York Red Bulls on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Lower.com Field in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup. Both teams are struggling and fighting to stay in playoff contention.

Recent Form

• Columbus: Just 1 win in last 9 matches
• NY Red Bulls: 1 win in last 10 matches
• Previous meeting: Red Bulls won 1-0 on August 18

Team Analysis - Columbus Crew

• Currently 10th in East with 27 points
• Scoring struggles continue with 23 goals total
• Key players: Lucas Zelarayan, Miguel Berry (2 recent goals)
• Missing striker Gyasi Zardes due to injury
• Defense allowing 1.41 goals per game, no clean sheet since July 24

Team Analysis - NY Red Bulls

• 11th place with 23 points
• One road win all season (July 3)
• Leading scorers: Kilmala, Clark, Casseres Jr. (4 goals each)
• Goalkeeper Coronel: 6 clean sheets, 26 goals allowed in 21 starts

Betting Odds

• Columbus Crew: +120
• NY Red Bulls: +225
• Draw: +265
• Total Goals O/U: 2.5 (Over -105, Under -120)
• First to Score: Crew -130, Red Bulls +130

The winner stays alive in the playoff race while the loser could fall at least 4 points out. Early scoring will be crucial as Columbus has struggled when conceding first this season. With both teams desperate for points, expect an intense match despite recent poor form.

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