Our prediction for this MLS match:
DC United
Match Time & Date:
29 September 2024
00:30
Prediction: 2-2
Columbus Crew
Sunday’s football game at Audi Field pits together DC United and Columbus Crew, the two teams who are sitting in the opposite halves of the table. DC United are eager to move closer to the playoffs berth and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at Columbus. Bear in mind, though, that all David Schnegg, Matai Akinmboni, Jackson Hopkins, and Conner Antley are out of contention with injuries for the home team. The opposition back-line should have former Liverpool ace Christian Benteke at bay.
The Crew, on the other hand, aim to build on back-to-back wins over Toronto and Orlando City. As Columbus looked sharp in front of goal in the thrilling 4-3 in over the Lions, we should expect goals galore at Audi Field. The likes of David Schnegg, Matai Akinmboni, Jackson Hopkins, and Conner Antley are out of contention with injuries for the away team.
Highlighted Player (Christian Benteke):
Christian Benteke, born on 3th of December 1990 is a Belgian football player with roots from Congo. Benteke started his career at KRC Genk and after playing for Standard Liege, KV Mechelen, KV Kortrijk and Aston Villa the striker got transferred to Liverpool. Benteke is 191cm and is known for being a very strong goal scoring striker. In May 2010 Benteke made his debut for the Belgian national team.
Christian Benteke didn’t win any mayor prices yet. In the season 2008/2009 he won the national league of Belgium. Benteke is signed by Nike and got transferred to Liverpool for 46 million euro which makes him the second most expensive football player from Belgium. Benteke’s nickname is The Beast or Bentegoal.
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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