A new final in the United States is coming up in a few moments. If you didn’t know, Columbus Crew and St. Louis SC will battle tonight to win the US Open Cup. Both clubs went through a tough schedule to reach the final.
The Crew arrives at the final after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Orlando City. Meanwhile, St. Louis SC secured their place with an impressive 3-0 win against the Colorado Rapids.
In MLS terms, Columbus Crew is currently 10th in the Eastern Conference, facing an uphill battle, while St. Louis is flourishing in second place in the Western Conference, trailing Vancouver Whitecaps by only four points.
With that being said, join us for this Columbus Crew vs. St. Louis SC preview. In this article, we will discuss the latest news, provide information on how to watch the game, and present the predicted formation.
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Columbus Crew vs. St. Louis SC: Preview, How to Watch It on TV, & Predicted Lineups
- When is the kick-off? Wednesday, October 21st
- What time is kick-off? 8:00 pm ET
- Where is it played? ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, Columbus
Predicted lineups for the Crew vs. St. Louis
Columbus Crew:
- Goalkeeper: Patrick Schulte
- Defenders: Malte Amundsen, Sean Zawadzki, Steven Moreira, Mohamed Farsi
- Midfielders: Santiago Rodriguez, Taha Habroune, André Gomes, Anass Zaroury
- Forwards: Josef Martínez, Brais Méndez
St. Louis SC:
- Goalkeeper: Roman Bürki
- Defenders: Tomas Totland, Timo Baumgartl, Lukas MacNaughton
- Midfielders: Dante Polvara, Chris Durkin, Daniel Edelman, Conrad Wallem, Alexandru Mățan
- Forwards: Rafael Navarro, Jeong Sang-bin
Where to watch Columbus Crew vs. St. Louis SC
The encounter between these two teams will start at 8:00 pm ET at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus.
This match is available to watch live on CBS Sports Network/Paramount+.
Injury Report
Columbus Crew:
- OUT: Wessam Abou Ali (knee)
- OUT: Rudy Camacho (torso)
St. Louis SC:
- OUT: Chris Durkin (concussion protocol)
- OUT: Celio Pompeu (knee)
Score Prediction
Based on recent MLS form, St. Louis City SC enters this match as the clear favorite. The visitors are in excellent shape, holding second place in their conference, while the Crew have struggled and remain near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.
Still, Columbus Crew's strong tradition in this competition means they cannot be underestimated. Yet, St. Louis' outstanding form suggests that, if they control possession, they are well positioned to claim their first-ever US Open Cup title.
Will see at the end of the matchup who made history, but let’s hope for a fun game to watch.
Score prediction: Columbus Crew 1-2 St. Louis SC.
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