Columbus Crew face New York Red Bulls at Lower.com Field, Columbus, Ohio on Sunday, Sep 13 at 1:30 AM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the MLS, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Columbus Crew come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). New York Red Bulls are struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), making this a relatively even contest on current form.

In 10 previous meetings, Columbus Crew lead 5–3 with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Columbus Crew won 2–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Columbus Crew a slight edge, but New York Red Bulls are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.