The Columbus Crew manager C. Porter attacks this game with the team placed 2nd so far. In the visitors dressing room New England and their manager B. Friedel are in 10th place before this match.
Columbus Crew and New England should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches. This pitch has grass, which is not New England's usual surface at their own ground. When playing on grass New England have performed like this: 14 matches played resulting in 2 wins, 4 draws and 8 defeats with the goal stats 16-29 (scored/conceded).
New England have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1100 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Columbus Crew form and stats
Seven points from three games is a great start for Columbus Crew, who are hoping to build on that form here at MAPFRE Stadium. Two home wins in a row for Columbus Crew bring valid hopes of a third.Columbus Crew's last game was hosting Atlanta United and winning 2-0. Prior to that, an away loss at Philadelphia Union.
The Columbus Crew fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium, the tally being 4 in 3 matches. As for guarding their own goal, Columbus Crew have only let in 1 goal at home.
New England form and stats
The season is young and New England have only just started going through their travel schedule, with 2 away games done and still no victory. 1 draw and 1 defeat so far.The supporters enjoyed New England's previous game versus Minnesota United, a Major League Soccer 2-1 win played at home. A loss against Cincinnati was the result prior to that, in a home game.
3 goals so far away for New England, while their defence has allowed the opposition to score 4. All from 2 matches.
Head 2 Head
This is the result when the teams met earlier this season; New England - Columbus Crew 0-2. As for the last ten games between these two teams, there's 6 Columbus Crew victories, 1 draw and 3 New England wins.Top Goalscorers
Columbus Crew missing players
New England missing players
| Columbus Crew | New England | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 5 | 3 | Played | 2 | 5 |
| 6 | 4 | Scored | 3 | 5 |
| 4 | 1 | Conceded | 4 | 9 |
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 80% | 67% | Over 1.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 20% | 0% | Over 2.5 | 50% | 40% |
| 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | 50% | 20% |
| 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 50% | 20% |
| 20% | 33% | Both teams to score | 100% | 60% |
| 60% | 67% | Clean Sheet | 0% | 0% |
| 20% | 0% | Failed To Score | 0% | 40% |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | DC United | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 10 |
| 2 | Columbus Crew | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10 |
| 3 | Toronto | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 9 |
| 4 | Philadelphia Union | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 5 | Cincinnati | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| 6 | Montreal Impact | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 6 |
| 7 | Orlando City | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 5 |
| 8 | New York RB | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 9 | Chicago Fire | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 10 | New England | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -4 | 4 |
| 11 | New York City | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 3 |
| 12 | Atlanta United | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 2 |
