Our prediction for this MLS match:
Charlotte
Match Time & Date:
23/04/2023
01:30
Prediction: 1-0
Columbus Crew
Charlotte and Columbus Crew go head to head at Bank of America Stadium in what is expected to be a close MLS game. Charlotte aim to put an end to their four-game winless run, but they face a difficult task in Sunday’s clash. All Ashley Westwood, Kristijan Kahlina, and Guzman Corujo remain in the treatment room, but there are no suspended players in the home team.
The Crew, on the other hand, have been in a splendid form of late, with the team beating all Atlanta United (6-1), Real Salt Lake (4-0), and DC United (2-0). Since Charlotte have yet to find their best form in the 2023 MLS season, we are tempted to put our money on the away team. All Eloy Room, Luis Diaz, Cucho Hernandez, Kevin Molino, and Josh Williams remain on the sidelines with injuries.
Highlighted Player (James Igbekeme):
James Igbekeme is a Nigerian footballer who plays for Zaragoza in La Liga 2 as a winger. Igbekeme’s primary position is central midfield, but he is capable of producing fine displays as a left midfielder as well.
The Nigeria international started his senior career at Portuguese club Ribeirao, and after scoring two goals in 43 appearances for Os Ribeirenses, he moved to fellow Portuguese outfit Gil Vicente. In 2018 he decided to move to Spain, signing a four-year deal with Zaragoza. The 170-cm tall footballer made his Zaragoza debut on August 19, 2018 in a 2-1 win over Rayo Majadahonda.
He scored his first goal for the club in a 4-0 win at Real Oviedo on September 8, 2018. Igbekeme’s preferred foot is left, and his contract with los Blanquillos should expire on June 30, 2023. The Zaragoza midfielder born in Lagos on July 4, 1995 has yet to receive a call-up for the Nigeria national football team.
Highlighted Team (Columbus Crew):
Columbus Crew are an American soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio. The Black & Gold participate in the Eastern Conference and in 2008 they won both the conference and the MLS CUP final. Columbus Crew defeated New York Red Bulls in the MLS Cup final, with the likes of Moreno, Marshall and Hejduk scoring for the Black & Gold in the title game.
The club welcome their rivals at Mapfre Stadium, the venue which was opened on May, 15 1999. The current capacity of the stadium is 19.968 and it has to be noted that Mapfre Stadium is the first soccer-specific venue ever built for a MLS club.
A number of high-profile players were part of Columbus Crew in the past, but Guillermo Barros Schelotto is the most famous footballer that wore the black and yellow shirt. Schelotto played for Columbus Crew from 2007 to 2010 and during his spell with the Mapfre Stadium outfit the Black & Gold won the aforementioned MLS Cup.
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