The Columbus Crew host NYCFC at Lower.com Field on Saturday, August 6 at 7:30 p.m. ET in a key Eastern Conference matchup. Here's what you need to know:

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• Crew's 9-game unbeaten streak ended Wednesday in a 2-1 loss to Montreal after weather delays
• NYCFC played to a 0-0 draw vs Montreal in their first game without departed striker Taty Castellanos
• NYCFC won 2-0 in May but has just one win in their last 8 trips to Columbus

Key Players Crew:

• Lucas Zelarayan: 6 goals, scored vs Montreal
• Cucho Hernandez: 4 goals in 5 games
• Derrick Etienne Jr: 5 goals, 5 assists

NYCFC:

• Heber: 6 goals in 19 games (5 starts)
• Talles Magno: 5 goals, 6 assists
• Sean Johnson: 12 clean sheets, only 21 goals allowed in 22 games

Betting Odds:

• Columbus Crew: +145
• NYCFC: +165
• Draw: +245
• Total Goals O/U: 2.5 (Over -120, Under +100)
• First to Score: Crew -115, NYCFC -110

Analysis: The Crew's strong attack led by Zelarayan and Hernandez should test NYCFC's solid defense. Look for Columbus to at least manage a draw at home given NYCFC's struggles scoring without Castellanos.

Stream: ESPN+ and Bally Sports Ohio

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