1. The match features two of the league’s most prolific goal scorers, David Villa (13 goals) and Ola Kamara (10 goals)
2. NYCFC has a league leading six road wins
3. The matchup features MLS All-Stars from both clubs – David Villa and Andrea Pirlo for NYCFC and Will Trapp for Columbus
5. Both clubs are top five in the league in possession and will be looking to control the pace
6. NYCFC already has six clean sheets this season, after having only four in all of 2015
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