CONCACAF Champions Cup: Monterrey Vs Columbus Crew Predictions and Betting Tips (02/05/2024)

The Columbus Crew can advance to their first CONCACAF Champions Cup (CCC) final appearance if they avoid defeat on Wednesday at Estadio BBVA in the second leg of that match against Monterrey. Last week, the Crew defeated Rayados 2-1 in a contest marked by intense back-and-forth play, marking their first loss of the competition.

Head To Head And Previous Matches

On Wednesday (May 1), Monterey will host Columbus Crew for the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal at the Estadio BBVA. A spot in the tournament final will be at stake.

Having lost the first leg by a score of 2-1 on Wednesday, Fernando Ortiz's squad will enter the midweek matchup aiming to reverse a one-goal deficit. Monterrey resumed its winning ways spectacularly on Sunday, dominating Club Necaxa 5-2 in their Mexican Liga MX matchup. Before that, Ortiz's squad had lost twice in a three-game losing streak, including the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal, which they lost 2-1 to Columbus Crew.

Following three away matches, Monterrey returns to their home field, where they have triumphed in all three Champions Cup contests with eight goals scored and two conceded. On the contrary, Columbus continued their MLS woes on Saturday when they were held to a scoreless draw by FC Montreal. Six league contests stand in the way for Wilfried Nancy's squad, which suffered a 2-0 loss in Charlotte on March 24 before enduring five consecutive stalemates.

Despite facing difficulties at home, Columbus has had a remarkable run in the Champions Cup and is one step away from advancing to their first appearance in the continental showpiece final.

Our Predictions

Monterrey to win

Despite suffering a loss on Wednesday at Lower.com Field, Monterrey displayed commendable effort and hopes to reverse the tide at home. Recent months have seen the Mexican team go virtually undefeated at home; they must stage a remarkable recovery to earn a berth in the final,

Under 3.5 goals

Since the beginning of this season, Columbus Crew has appeared in the CONCACAF Champions Cup top table seven times, with each contest resulting in three goals or less. 

The same can be said for Monterrey, as only under 3.5 goals have been scored in six of their seven Premier League matches thus far. Therefore, another match between these two teams is anticipated to be uneven.