Our football match prediction:
Columbus Crew
Match Time & Date:
23/09/2018
00:30 GMT
Prediction: 2-0
Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids will be aiming to put an end to their four-match losing run in the Major League Soccer when they take on Columbus Crew at MAPFRE Stadium. Colorado have been totally out of form of late, with the team failing to find the net in previous four league fixtures. The Rapids have slim chances of booking their place in the play-offs and seeing that Columbus Crew are enjoying a successful season, we predict the visitors are going to return home empty-handed from the trip to Ohio. You should bear in mind that Colorado Rapids conceded 15 goals in total in last five league matches. Speaking of Columbus Crew, Gyasi Zardes and Co. are eyeing their fifth consecutive win in the Major League Soccer. In their last meeting in MLS Colorado defeated Columbus, meaning that the hosts are hungry for revenge.
Highlighted Player (Cristian Martinez):
Cristian Martinez is a Columbus Crew midfielder who was born in Panama City on February 6, 1997. Martinez began his senior career in 2012 at local club Chorrillo, but after four years he was sent on loan to MLS club Columbus Crew. The Panama footballer found the net for Columbus on his MLS debut on June 1, 2016, becoming the youngest goal scorer in the club history. Cristian Martinez played for the likes of Pittsburgh Riverhounds and FC Cincinnati on loan as well, but in 2018 he returned to the MAPFRE Stadium outfit. The Columbus footballer made his debut for Panama national football team against El Salvador on February 18, 2016, coming as a substitute for Armando Cooper in the 78th minute of the match. Martinez made his first start for Panama in a 1-0 loss to Nicaragua in a friendly game on March 16, 2016. The Columbus midfielder has five caps for Panama U20 team as well as he represented los Ticos at the 2017 CONCACAF U20 Championship.
Highlighted Team (Colorado Rapids):
Colorado Rapids are a Major League Soccer club and they compete in the USA professional soccer league as a member of the Western Conference. Colorado began their play in MLS back in 1996 and 14 years later they managed to win the MLS Cup trophy. The Rapids recorded a 2-1 win over FC Dallas in the final of the tournament, with George John scoring the winner for Gary Smith’s team in the extra time. Colorado made it to the MLS Cup final in 1997 as well, but D.C. United proved to be a big catch for the club in the title game. The Rapids play their home games at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park and the venue has been Colorado’s home ground since 2007. It has to be noted that the likes of Tim Howard, Carlos Valderama, Claudio Lopez and Jermaine Jones were all part of the club in the past. Colorado’s colours are red, sky blue and white, but they were yellow shirts and blue shorts when playing on the travels.
