"Starting with the hosts, while New York might have signed off August with a shock 2-1 loss at home against DC United, the Pigeons came roaring back in some style last time out. Marking their return from September's international break with a stellar 3-1 victory away at Chicago, Pascal Jansen will be dreaming of a repeat performance here. Despite watching their Leagues Cup adventure come to a flat end last month, the former AZ Alkmaar boss has seen his squad enjoy an eye-catching domestic flurry."
"Eventually clinching what was a rollercoaster 5-4 victory away at Atlanta, Wilfried Nancy's men will be desperate for his side to use that sensational first-half display as a platform to build on. However, hit with a downbeat 2-1 defeat at home against New England last month, Thursday's guests have won just a pair of their previous seven MLS appearances - a run that stems all the way back to July 13th."
New York City rebounded from a 2-1 home loss to DC United with a 3-1 away win over Chicago after the international break. Pascal Jansen's side have won four of five MLS matches since July 20th, including victories over Nashville and Dallas, and have become more clinical in attack despite only one domestic clean sheet since mid-June. Columbus have shown inconsistency but claimed a 5-4 win at Atlanta; they have won two of seven league matches since July 13th and suffered defensive setbacks such as a 3-1 loss to Orlando. The attacking strengths and defensive frailties suggest both teams could score.
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