Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC Prediction & Betting Tips (4 July)

The Black and Gold, 3 times MLS champion in its history and above all reigning champion, hopes to retain its crown and currently holds the 4th spot in the Eastern Conference with 11 points behind the leader, Inter Miami. If we exclude the recent defeat against Inter Miami precisely 2-1 which was quickly swept away by two successes against Sporting Kanas City 4-0 and last weekend on the lawn of the New England Revs 1-5, Columbus shines brightly having won 6 of its last 7 matches in the big league. Nashville had a chance to play when hosting Inter Miami, leader of the East but which was playing without its two flagship players, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. Conclusion, no victory and a banger from Jordi Alba before the break, defeat 1-2.

The Six-Strings remained on three matches without defeat in MLS including 2 victories against Toronto FC 1-2 and against New York City FC 1-0. In the rankings, the visitors still occupy the top 7 in the East, virtually qualified for the playoffs.

Injured, goalkeeper Busch will probably be missing tonight as will Russell-Rowe (3 goals in MLS), still in contention with Canada at the Copa America. For the rest, the group will probably be complete with at the head of the list, the Colombian striker, Cucho Hernandez (10 goals, 4 assists) or Diego Rossi (5 goals, 9 assists). Eliminated from the Copa America with the United States, Moore (indisputable holder) could be back but it is not certain. On the other hand, the Panamanian Anibal Godoy (1 goal, 1 assist in MLS) is still in the running with his selection, the same situation concerns the Canadian Jacob Shaffelburg (1 goal, 3 assists).

Note the physical problems of Gaines, Randall Leal (absent for a very long time) and Lukas Macnaughton. Penalty scorer against Inter Miami, Hany Mukhtar (5 goals, 8 goals in MLS) should be there like Sam Surridge (former Nottingham resident), author of 7 goals in MLS this year.