MLS: Sporting KC vs Columbus Crew Pick and Predictions 04/23/2022

SKC was defeated 3-1 by Los Angeles FC in the preceding MLS match in 2022. Johnny Russell scored one goal for SKC in the 38th minute after creating a turnover in the opponent's attack area and dribbling into the goal.

In this season of MLS, The Crew has 0 points in the standings for the third week in a row. The Crew was defeated 2-0 by Orlando City SC in a match played on Lower.com.

Both SKC and the Crew have a 17-game head-to-head record, with SKC winning 10 and the Crew winning four and drawing three times.

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Why bet on Sporting KC?

✅ In this MLS season, SKC has 2 wins, 0 draws, and 5 losses, putting them at 12th place out of 14 teams in Western Conference with a 29% winning percentage.
✅ In this season, Graham Zusi has played 8 matches for 720 minutes with 16 clearances, 2 blocks, 10 interceptions, and 8 tackles won.
✅ Score combination SKC to win 1-0, 2-0, or 3-0

Why bet on Columbus Crew?

✅ In this MLS season, the Crew has gained 2 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, putting them at 9th place out of 14 teams in Eastern Conference with a 28.6% winning percentage.
✅ In this MLS season, Lucas Zelarayán has played 7 matches for 623 minutes, with 7 interceptions, 77,7% success rate out of 287 passes, and successfully acquired 4 goals. 
✅ Score a combination of the Crew to win 1-0, 2-0, or 3-0.

SKC, appeared to have squandered the MLS playoffs the previous season. SKC started the game with Alan Pulido, a striker with a left knee injury, even this season.

On the other hand, SKC has relied on senior players at the professional level again this season, while also adding some younger players. The agreement should benefit SKC since it will encourage them to fulfil their goals.

Six SKC players have been injured, according to the most recent update. Alan Pulido and Gadi Kinda both had to leave the field due to knee injuries and had to undergo surgery.

Khiry Shelton and Daniel Salloi both have calf injuries, while Jonny Russell has a hamstring ailment.

The Crew finished 9th in the Eastern Conference in MLS 2021, missing out on the playoffs. In 34 regular-season games, this club only managed to win 13 of them.

The team will rely on possession and ball control techniques to move opponents and create opportunities to transition plays in the 2022 MLS season.

Luis Diaz, Kevin Molino, and Isaiah Parente were all injured, with Luis Diaz suffering from a back injury, Kevin Molino suffering from a knee injury, and Isaiah Parente suffering from a sickness.