The round of 16 is over, and we got some interesting results in the Leagues Cup. Now, only two Mexican sides remain in the competition, and the favorites to win the cup were eliminated, which makes the mix of the last eight teams a lot more interesting.
We can’t wait for Saturday to arrive as we hit the Lower.com Field to see if Columbus Crew will continue to work their way through the cup as a wrecking ball or if NYC FC will be able to pull the upset of their life and make a huge statement.
One way or the other, the fans will be the ones to win as we expect interesting clashes all over as we continue to go through the quarterfinals of an exciting season in the Leagues Cup.
Columbus Crew vs. NYC FC Betting Odds and Info
| Columbus Crew 1.83 | NYC FC 4.33 | Draw:Â 3.75 |
| When? | Saturday, August 17th at 06:00 pm ET, 5:00 pm CST, 4:00 pm MT, and 3:00 pm PT |
| Where? | Lower.com Field |
| Where can I watch it? | MLS Pass on Apple TV, VIX+, and TUDN |
Why Bet On Columbus Crew?
Columbus Crew received a bye to the round of 32 as the MLS Cup 2023 champions, and they have been impressive in their opening two games. Wilfried Nancy’s team dismantled Sporting Kansas City 4-0 in their opening fixture before overcoming arguably the best team in North America right now in Inter Miami.
Miami was the favorite to lift the Leagues Cup in 2024, having won the competition last year.
Now, the team comes ready to push on their momentum and are the new favorites to win the Cup.
Why Bet On NYC FC?
NYC FC has had a Cinderella story so far, taking out New England in the round of 32 after a long penalty shootout and later having an easier time beating Tigres in the round of 16. But now, they will have a tough challenge, and it will be time to make it or break it when they get to the field.
The Pigeons can still hurt Columbus despite their position as underdogs. Santiago Rodriguez was excellent against Tigres and has performed well in the MLS this season. The midfielder has eight goals and eight assists in the league and is their talisman in attack. Any threat when going forward is likely to come through the 24-year-old.
Hannes Wolf has also been one of New York’s most impressive performers this season. The forward has five goals and seven assists in the MLS and has been prevalent in his side’s run to the Leagues Cup quarterfinals.
Final Betting Analysis: Columbus Crew vs. NYC FC
We do have to point out two important details coming into this match. First, Columbus has the best defense in the MLS. They have conceded just 22 goals this season.
Second, New York is the lowest-scoring team remaining in the Leagues Cup, only scoring five in their four games. The Pigeons will have a tough time scoring against the hosts, and Columbus can hold firm against the worst offensive team in the competition.
Expect the hosts to make it to the semifinals after a 3-1 win.
Go for a victory for the locals at 1.83. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $83 for a total payout of $183.
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