Our prediction for this MLS match:
Columbus Crew
Match Time & Date:
24 August 2025
00:30
Prediction: 2-1
New England Revolution
Columbus Crew welcome New England Revolution to Lower.com Field in a clash between two Eastern Conference rivals with entirely different ambitions. The defending MLS Cup champions remain firmly in the playoff mix and will be eager to continue their dominance over New England, having won the last four meetings between the two sides. Their attacking style, combined with home advantage, makes Wilfried Nancy’s men heavy favorites heading into this encounter.
The hosts will, however, be without a couple of important players. Experienced defender Rudy Camacho is sidelined through injury, while midfield stalwart Darlington Nagbe continues to recover from heart problems. Despite these setbacks, Columbus boast enough depth in their squad, with stars like Cucho Hernández and Diego Rossi expected to shoulder responsibility. The visitors arrive in Ohio with no fresh injury concerns, yet their struggles against Columbus in recent years suggest a difficult evening could be on the horizon. Caleb Porter’s men often find themselves second best tactically against the Crew. With history and form on their side, Columbus are well placed to record another home win.
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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