Columbus Crew return to home soil after a 1-1 draw at Toronto and have collected seven points from their last three matches, including a 4-1 aggregate in Leagues Cup ties. Wilfried Nancy's side have lost only one of their past six matches within 90 minutes and have won seven of eight home fixtures, last dropping points on May 29. New England fell 2-0 to Los Angeles and have lost four of their previous five MLS games, with just one win in their last 11 matches dating back to June 1. New England's recent form positions them as clear underdogs in Ohio.
Winning their final Leagues Cup showdowns by an aggregate score of 4-1, Wilfried Nancy's men have registered seven points from their previous three appearances across all competitions. Losing just one of their last six outings within 90 minutes, the former Montreal boss has seen his squad gain a reputation for their extended success in Ohio. Sat firmly in the driving seat to punch another play-off ticket in the Eastern Conference, Columbus should be smelling a golden opportunity this weekend.
Signing off July with a 3-1 drumming at the hands of Montreal, Sunday's guests have lost four of their previous five MLS appearances. With their recent struggles underlined by an action-packed 5-3 defeat against the New York Red Bulls on July 17th, New England have mustered just a sole win from any of their last 11 straight showdowns - a rut that stems all the way back to June 1st.
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