Columbus Crew desperately need points on Sunday, Sep 6 at 1:30 AM in the MLS. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Columbus Crew come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Colorado Rapids, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Columbus Crew head into this on the back of a defeat, while Colorado Rapids arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Columbus Crew and Colorado Rapids have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (3W–3D–4W). Their last encounter ended in Columbus Crew won 3–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Colorado Rapids's quality should tell even on the road. Columbus Crew will push, but the visitors have too much class. Colorado Rapids to win.