An emotional win at MAPFRE on Tuesday night gives the Crew some breathing room against New York City FC today. The 4-1 aggregate advantage means that the Crew are 90% favorites to advance according to 538. NYCFC has to score at least three goals to overturn it.
Columbus will be at full strength and at a decided advantage today. Gregg Berhalter has a full assortment of weapons on offense but will likely keep his starters out there, including the superlative Federico Higuain. This group has been undefeated in 12 games.
The defense will be tested as NYCFC knows they have to score at least three.