Our prediction for this MLS match:
Columbus Crew
Match Time & Date:
25/06/2023
01:30
Prediction: 1-1
Nashville
In-form Columbus Crew will be aiming to retain their spot in top seven when they take on Nashville on Sunday morning. Following three consecutive wins, Columbus shared the spoils with New York City in their last league match, but they are surely high on confidence ahead of the visit of Nashville. Keep in mind, though, that important midfielder Aidan Morris is on international duty with USA, while all Sands, Vallecilla, Williams, and Degenek should miss out with injuries.
Gary Smith’s men, on the other hand, aim to melt Cincinnati’s advantage in the Eastern Conference. Considering that Nashville will go for a win as well, we are tempted to put our money on both teams to score. Experienced midfielder Anibal Godoy is representing Panama at the 2023 Gold Cup, whereas all Teal Bunbury, Lukas MacNaughton, and Nick DePuy 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 (Nashville):
Nashville is one of the newer additions to the Major League Soccer, with the team being founded on December 20, 2017. The Yellows made their MLS debut on February 29, 2020, with the team taking on Atlanta United at their Nissan Stadium.
The match was played in front of 59,069 spectators, with Nashville suffering a 2-1 defeat. Nissan Stadium was opened on August 27, 1999, and it can hold up to 69,143 people. Nashville recorded their first MLS triumph on August 13, 2020, with the team beating Dallas on the road. The match was played behind closed doors due to the fierce of coronavirus spread.
Ghana international David Accam scored the only goal of the match. The club’s primary colours are electric gold and acoustic blue, with the club’s crest being a gold octagon with monogram “N”. Nashville footballers wear yellow shirts and yellow shorts when playing at home, while blue is the dominant colour of their away jersey.
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