Columbus Crew face New England Revolution at Lower.com Field, Columbus, Ohio today at 10:30 PM 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 England Revolution, meanwhile, arrive out of form (1W 2L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

In 10 previous meetings, Columbus Crew lead 4–2 with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in Columbus Crew won 1–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.4 per game in recent meetings.

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