Rafael Guillén
As the second week of the regular season starts, the focus shifts to the upcoming clash between Columbus Crew SC vs DC United, two Eastern Conference teams seeking redemption after lackluster performances in the previous campaign. With both sides facing embarrassment in their respective outings, the stakes are high for a much-needed turnaround. DC United finished at the bottom of the conference last season, while Columbus Crew missed out on the playoffs by a mere two points.
As they prepare to face off, both teams are eager to prove themselves and secure a much-needed victory. At JefeBet, we strive to provide our customers with the best MLS sports betting information and predictions. With that said, we believe that this match between Columbus Crew SC vs DC United will be a closely contested affair. Here are our predictions.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Columbus Crew SC vs DC United MLS Matchday 2 Game on March 4, 2023
- Where: Lower.com Field – Columbus, Ohio
- When: Saturday, March 4, 2023, 6:30 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Columbus (+182) / Tie (+310) / DC United (+475)
- Asian Handicap: Columbus (AH -1 -104) / DC United (+1, -115)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-107) / Under (-115)
- Both teams score: Yes (-129) / No (+103).
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Betting on Columbus Crew SC
Columbus Crew’s start to the campaign has been less than ideal, suffering a 4-1 defeat against the formidable Philadelphia Union in their opening match. Despite the heavy loss, it appears that their season may not be as disastrous as some may have initially thought.
The match against the Union was always going to be a difficult task for Columbus, facing off against one of the best teams in the MLS. Despite having the majority of possession, they struggled to create meaningful chances, managing only two shots on target. While they did take an early lead with an own goal, they failed to capitalize and generate any significant offensive threat for the rest of the game.
This has been a recurring issue for the Crew, as they struggled on the road last season, winning only three games away from their home turf. However, they proved to be a formidable force at home, securing seven victories. With an upcoming match at home, this presents a perfect opportunity for the Crew to kickstart their campaign in the right direction.
Possible Lineup (3-4-2-1): Patrick Schulte; Steven Moreira, Milos Degenek, Philip Quinton; Mohamed Farsi, Darlington Nagbe, Aidan Morris, William Sands; Alexandru Matan, Lucas Zelarayán; Chucho Hernández.
Betting on DC United
DC United had a disastrous season last year, but they started this campaign on a positive note, securing a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Toronto FC. The dramatic win will undoubtedly boost their morale as they look to turn their fortunes around.
Trailing 2-1 in the 83rd minute, it seemed unlikely that DC United would be able to mount a comeback. However, in a burst of determination, Christian Benteke scored the equalizer in the 90th minute, and eight minutes later, Theodore Ku-DiPietro secured the winner, earning DC United their first three points of the season.
While their offensive capabilities have been evident, Wayne Rooney’s squad is still struggling to shore up their defense. This remains a crucial area that requires attention, as they take too long to generate attacking opportunities. In their recent match against Toronto, they were almost unable to create enough chances to secure the win.
Possible Lineup (4-3-3): Tyler Miller; Andy Miller; Andy Najar, Victor Paisson, Matain Akinmboni, Mohamed Jeahze; Christopher Durkin, Mateuzs Klich, Russell Canouse, Pedro Santos; Christian Benteke, Nigel Robertha.
JefeBet Prediction
Last year, DC United had a road record of just three wins and twelve losses, which means that once they leave the city, they are just another side. Because they are a stronger side at home, we predict Columbus Crew to win their second straight game.
We don’t see how they can win unless Rooney fixes their defense; in addition, they endured a lot at the hands of Toronto, who are also really poor on defense.
Prediction: Columbus 2-1 DC United.
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