Long-time Eastern Conference rivals and MLS Original Clubs, D.C. United and the Columbus Crew kick off the 2011 season by renewing acquaintances at RFK Stadium. Catch real time updates on your favorite Major League Soccer 2012 Match.

DC UNITED Preview

Since losing to the Crew 1-0 on July 21, D.C. (10-7-3, 33 pts.) has not seen any MLS action but did play a friendly against French club Paris Saint Germain on Saturday, July 28, to a 1-1 draw. This is the second of three matches between the clubs and D.C. will look to exact revenge on the loss suffered at Crew Stadium two weeks ago. D.C. United midfielder Chris Pontius has earned a lot of headlines this season. After leading the club in scoring through the first half of 2012, the 25-year-old burst onto the national scene last week with an MVP-performance in the MLS All-Stars' 3-2 win over Chelsea.

Columbus Preview

The Crew (8-7-4, 28 pts.), is coming off three consecutive wins, including a 2-1 victory over Stoke City FC of the English Premier League, in a friendly on July 24, in which homegrown products Aaron Horton and Ben Speas tallied their first professional goals. The Black & Gold will look to carry this momentum into RFK Stadium on Saturday night to capture precious points to help it climb back into playoff contention.

D.C. United vs Columbus Crew Predictions: United 2-1 Over The Crew

This is the game D.C breaks out after a loss to the Crew almost 2 weeks ago. They are at home and United will be hungry for this payback win. This game will be a thriller

D.C. United vs Columbus Crew Betting Odds and Tips:

D.C. United 2.00 - 1.50 - 66.66%
Draw 3.25 - 1.30 - 76.47%
Columbus Crew 3.65 - 1.27 - 78.49%

D.C. United vs Columbus Crew Asian Handicap Betting Odds and Tips:

D.C. United -0.50 2.01 - 49.75%
Columbus Crew +0.50 1.91 - 52.35%

Source: [sbobet]