Our prediction for this MLS match:
Houston Dynamo
Match Time & Date:
24/10/2020
09:00 PM
Prediction: 1-2
Columbus Crew
BBVA Compass Stadium will host Sunday’s football game between Houston Dynamo and Columbus Crew. Houston aim to put an end to their three-game winless run in the Major League Soccer, but beating Columbus is easier said than done. Salazar remains in the treatment room for the hosts, while Denmark international Hansen should be recalled to the starting XI after scoring as a substitute in a 2-2 draw with Minnesota United.
Caleb Porter’s troops, on the other hand, did well to beat New York City at the weekend, with the team putting an end to their four-match winless streak. Columbus aim to cement their spot in top three in the Eastern Conference, and given Houston’s anything but good form, we believe that away win should be considered. Defender Waylon Francis (coronavirus) is a major doubt for the visitors, and we will be assessed ahead of the match.
Highlighted Player (Fanendo Adi):
After spending his youth career at Lagos Islanders and Union Bank, Fanendo Adi moved to Trencic of Slovakia in 2009. The Nigeria international played for the likes of Metalurh Donetsk, Dynamo Kiev, Tavriya Simferopol, Copenhagen and Portland Timbers as well before joining FC Cincinnati.
Adi was born in Lagos (Nigeria) on October 10, 1990 and he has two caps for the Nigeria U23 national team. However, he has yet to make his debut for the senior team. The Cincinnati forward was called up to the senior squad in the 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifiers, but he did not see any game action. Fanendo Adi made his MLS debut for Cincinnati on March 3, 2019 in a 4-1 loss to Seattle Sounders.
His main position is centre forward and his preferred foot is right. His biggest success is winning of the 2015 MLS Cup where Portland Timbers defeated Columbus Crew 2-1 in the title game.
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.
