Los Angeles FC v Columbus Crew: the model read
Los Angeles FC meet Columbus Crew in the CONCACAF Champions League round of 16 at BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, California.
The baseline ratings are close, 1535 to 1512, so form and chance quality carry more weight here. Recent form separates little, 55% against 50%. Attacking output favors Columbus Crew on expected goals, 1.6 to 1.4 per match.
Across the derived markets, from the same model: both teams to score around 60%, over 2.5 goals around 58%. Draw no bet leans Los Angeles FC at 53%; double chance reads Los Angeles FC or draw 67%, Columbus Crew or draw 63%.
Los Angeles FC arrive patchy: 1W-2D-2L from their last five (5/15 pts), 3 scored and 4 conceded. Recent results: D 1-1 v Portland Timbers, L 0-1 @ Colorado Rapids, L 0-1 v San Diego, D 1-1 v Club Queretaro.
Columbus Crew are out of sorts: 0W-1D-4L from their last five (1/15 pts, 4 straight defeats), 5 scored and 11 conceded. Recent results: L 0-2 @ Club America, L 2-3 @ Nashville SC, L 1-2 v CF Montreal, L 1-3 @ Charlotte.
Market prices for this fixture have not settled yet. The edge reads as soon as real odds arrive.
MeisterIQ rates the signal 51 of 100. Every input above is on the card; check the work before you trust the number.
Written from the MeisterIQ model output
