Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Predictions: Crew Rd 19, SKC Home

Midweek game at Crew Stadium tonight. 7:30 PM EST, 6:30 Central kickoff time. Weather looks absolutely amazing, in the low 70s.

GAME NOTES
CLB: Gonzalez and Francis available
CLB: Coach Berhalter expected to mix up lineup
CLB: Roster disruption with Alvaro Rey departure
SKC: Beasler and Zusi looking to settle in line up
SKC: Had travel issues getting to Columbus
SKC: Former Crew GK Gruenebaum likely getting start

TEN PREDICTIONS
Number on left is percentage accuracy picking 2014 Columbus Crew results only.

56% WHOSCORED.COM ... SPORTING KC
Graham Ruthven has been remarkably accurate with Crew games this year. Likes KC to win this on by a 0-2 scoreline.

50% COLUMBUS DISPATCH ... SPORTING KC
"...the reigning MLS Cup champions will make it difficult for the Crew to enjoy much success," says beat writer Adam Jardy.

44% GOAL.COM ... SPORTING KC
Site writer mentions recent results "indicates the Crew have a tough task," as well as how well Sporting has done in last four games.

39% MLSSOCCER ... (no picks yet)

39% WIN DRAW WIN ... SPORTING KC
Large Stake on 0-1 away win. 46% of the vote going KC way, only 20% Crew.

33% BET365 ... SPORTING KC
Away favorites for this match. Crew only getting 2/1 odds, KC 13/10 (12/5 draw).

33% HOME TEAM ... COLUMBUS CREW

17% TABLE POSITION ... SPORTING KC
I expect this to catch up to the rest of the pack in the coming weeks. Crew three wins to start the year had a big effect.

--% WV HOOLIGAN ... (no picks)

--% MASSIVE REPORT ... (no pick)
Head over to Massive Report for Patrick Murphy's latest on the Columbus Crew.

MY PREDICTION
Crew will need something more than special to win. Act of God, really. Go enjoy the evening. By a brat, get a beer. Have fun.

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