TBC: Columbus Crew II vs Rochester Rhinos MLS Next Pro preview

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Competition: USA MLS Next Pro
Competition: Sat 24.September
Match begins: 19:00 (UTC)
Venue: TBC (17000 seats)

This might well be quite the action-packed run-in at TBC in the MLS Next Pro. Columbus Crew II is in 1st place and welcome Rochester Rhinos in 10th place. Learn more about the fixture here!

Insights:
  • Columbus Crew II have the fewest conceded goals (3) in MLS Next Pro
  • Rochester Rhinos have the fewest scored goals (3) in MLS Next Pro

This could be an action-packed fixture with lots of fun and excitement as both sides are well recovered since they last ran out on the pitch. Get this show on the road!

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Columbus Crew II form and stats

Perfect MLS Next Pro season at home so far for Columbus Crew II 2 wins from 2 appearances. After failing to beat Rochester Rhinos here at TBC, Columbus Crew II has put together a very nice winning streak on their own turf with eight wins in a row.

Columbus's previous game was also played at home, ending 9-0 versus FC Cincinnati II. The home side are looking to build on that result. As indicated by the result mentioned above, Columbus Crew II played a great game against FC Cincinnati II and beat them comfortably. Expectations are high for this one. Russell-Rowe was absolutely essential when Columbus Crew II beat FC Cincinnati II 9-0, scoring four goals.

Before that, Columbus played out a draw 1-1 when visiting Inter Miami II.

Lots of goals? Who knows about this one, but we do know that 8 of the 10 most recent league games with this side has contained three or more goals.

It's still early days, but we have some goal stats for the Columbus Crew II at home in the league. 4 on target and 1 scored by the opposition; from 2 matches.

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Rochester Rhinos form and stats

Still no away game victory in the MLS Next Pro for Rochester Rhinos with 1 draw and 2 losses from their first 3 attempts. Rochester Rhinos love their trips these days, as their two previous away games have resulted in victories.

Rochester Rhinos's last game was the home draw against New York City II (after extra-time, 3-5 on penalties) (2-2).

Preceding that game was the away victory against Toronto II with the score of 1-0.

There's been a serious shortage of goals from Rochester's away games in the league this season with only 1 goal from 3 matches. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Rochester Rhinos have conceded 5 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.

Head 2 Head

The two duelists also played each other before this season: Rochester Rhinos - Columbus 0-0. Head-2-head stats last two meetings: zero - one - one (Columbus Crew II wins - draws - Rochester Rhinos wins). As for goals, one match ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), one had two or less. Rayo likes to play against Columbus and have scored 2 goals in these games.

Top Goalscorers

Rochester RhinosG. Rayo
G. Rayo
13 goals
Columbus Crew IIN. Fuson
N. Fuson
9 goals

Columbus Crew II missing players

Rochester Rhinos missing players

Columbus Crew II Rochester Rhinos
Total Home vs low Statistics Stat vs top Away Total
24 12 5 Played P 2 12 24
16 11 5 Won W 1 5 10
5 0 0 Drew D 0 2 6
3 1 0 Lost L 1 5 8
62 44 24 Scored S 2 15 37
22 10 2 Conceded C 2 16 30
92% 100% 100% Over 0.5 O 0.5 100% 92% 92%
79% 100% 100% Over 1.5 O 1.5 50% 67% 79%
62% 83% 80% Over 2.5 O 2.5 50% 50% 54%
50% 67% 80% Over 3.5 O 3.5 0% 25% 29%
29% 42% 40% Over 4.5 O 4.5 0% 8% 17%
42% 42% 40% BTTS BTTS 50% 50% 54%
50% 50% 60% Clean Sheets C S 50% 33% 33%
17% 8% 0% Failed to Score F T 0% 25% 21%
 
5.1 5.4 7 Corners for (avg) C F 7.5 4.1 4.4
3.7 3.9 4.7 Corners against (avg) C A 4.5 5.1 4.9
2.1 1.6 2 Yellow cards (avg) Y C 4.5 2.9 2.8
1 0 0 Red cards R C 1 1 2
 
12.9 19 23.7 Shots (avg) S ( 17 11.7 10.6
6.6 10 11.3 Shots on Target (avg) S O 6.5 6.3 5.8
38% 37% 38% Goal Efficiency G E 15% 25% 27%
 
8 8.7 6.7 Shots against (avg) S A 9 10.4 9.4
3.2 4.2 2 Shots on Target against (avg) S O 5.5 6.3 5.1
Key stats in MLS Next Pro this season:
  • All of Columbus Crew II's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
  • Columbus Crew II have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
  • Columbus Crew II have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
  • Columbus Crew II have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Rochester Rhinos have scored away.
  • Columbus Crew II have the fewest conceded goals (3) in MLS Next Pro
  • Columbus Crew II have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (13) in MLS Next Pro
  • Columbus Crew II have the most clean sheets (12) in MLS Next Pro
  • Columbus Crew II have the most clean sheets (6) at home in MLS Next Pro
  • Columbus Crew II have the most scored goals in the first half (30) in MLS Next Pro
  • Columbus Crew II haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
  • Columbus Crew II is in the best form (3-3-0) in MLS Next Pro
  • Rochester Rhinos have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (8) in MLS Next Pro
  • Rochester Rhinos have the fewest matches over the total-line (5) in MLS Next Pro
  • Rochester Rhinos have the fewest points from losing position (1) in MLS Next Pro
  • Rochester Rhinos have the fewest scored goals (3) in MLS Next Pro

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A +/- P
1 Columbus Crew II 5 4 0 1 6 3 2 2 0 0 4 1 3 2 0 1 2 2 3 12
2 Inter Miami II 5 3 1 1 8 10 3 2 1 0 7 3 2 1 0 1 1 7 -2 11
3 New York City II 5 2 2 1 15 9 2 1 1 0 9 2 3 1 1 1 6 7 6 10
4 New England II 4 2 2 0 8 5 2 2 0 0 6 3 2 0 2 0 2 2 3 8
5 Toronto II 4 2 0 2 9 7 2 2 0 0 7 3 2 0 0 2 2 4 2 6
6 Bethlehem Steel 4 1 2 1 8 7 2 1 0 1 2 1 2 0 2 0 6 6 1 5
7 Orlando City II 5 1 2 2 4 6 3 1 2 0 4 2 2 0 0 2 0 4 -2 3
8 FC Cincinnati II 4 1 0 3 4 7 2 1 0 1 2 2 2 0 0 2 2 5 -3 3
9 Chicago Fire II 5 0 2 3 5 10 3 0 2 1 3 4 2 0 0 2 2 6 -5 2
10 Rochester Rhinos 4 0 1 3 3 8 1 0 0 1 2 3 3 0 1 2 1 5 -5 0