The Columbus Crew host Nashville SC at Lower.com Field in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Both teams aim to break into the top four after weekend victories during their three-game week.

Columbus holds a perfect 2-0-0 record against Nashville, winning both previous matches 2-0. The Crew eliminated Nashville in the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs East Conference Semifinals with two extra-time goals.

Team Updates

Columbus Crew

• Lucas Zelarayan set a franchise record with his fourth free-kick goal this season in Saturday's 2-1 win over NYCFC
• Eloy Room returns in goal after Curacao's Gold Cup exit
• Harrison Afful back from suspension
• Missing: Gyasi Zardes, Liam Fraser, Kevin Molina, Derrick Etienne Jr. (Gold Cup duty)
• One loss in last eight games but only one win in last five
• Strong home record: 18-1-2 in last 21 matches

Nashville SC

• Coming off 5-1 win vs Chicago Fire
• Hany Mukhtar scored hat-trick in six minutes
• Missing: Walker Zimmerman, Alistair Johnston (Gold Cup duty)
• Unbeaten in 15 of last 16 matches
• Road record: 0-1-2 in three away matches

Betting Lines

• Columbus ML: +165 (-0.5, +135)
• Nashville ML: +175 (-0.5, -145)
• Draw: +235
• Total Goals 2.5: Over -115, Under -105
• First to Score: Columbus +100, Nashville -105, No Goals +600

The Crew's set-piece threat through Zelarayan and strong home form make them slight favorites, especially with their perfect record at their new stadium and 11 goals in their last five home games.

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