Football · USA MLS · 26/07, 01:00

Prediction: Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati

Prediction summary
Expected goals
3.77Total
Columbus Crew2.26
FC Cincinnati1.51
1X2
53% 22% 24%
Columbus Crew Draw FC Cincinnati
Markets
Over 3.5 goals 50% Both teams to score 60%
Most likely score
2-1
Recent form · 10 last
Columbus Crew 5-2-3 (W-D-L)
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FC Cincinnati 4-5-1 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Columbus Crew 2–2–2 FC Cincinnati (6 last)
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Columbus Crew 1498 · FC Cincinnati 1542
Columbus CrewDrawFC Cincinnati
Our model54%22%25%
Market53%23%24%
Estimated total (ours) 3.77 goals · Bet365 line 3.5 · +0.3

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 73%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours FC Cincinnati (rating 1498 vs 1542).
  • Cards-heavy: 6.8 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

Columbus CrewFC Cincinnati
Goals for / against (FT)1.7 / 1.33 / 2.3
Goals for / against (HT)1 / 0.51.3 / 1
Half-time result (W/D/L)60/20/20%30/50/20%
Corners (HT / FT)2.7 / 4.12.1 / 4
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)2.7 / 0.14.1 / 0.2

Head-to-head (H2H) · Columbus Crew 222 FC Cincinnati

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DateHomeScoreAway
09/11/25
USA MLS
FC Cincinnati2-1
HT 0-0
Columbus Crew
03/11/25
USA MLS
Columbus Crew4-0
HT 2-0
FC Cincinnati
27/10/25
USA MLS
FC Cincinnati1-0
HT 0-0
Columbus Crew
13/07/25
USA MLS
FC Cincinnati2-4
HT 2-2
Columbus Crew
18/05/25
USA MLS
Columbus Crew1-1
HT 0-1
FC Cincinnati
15/09/24
USA MLS
FC Cincinnati0-0
HT 0-0
Columbus Crew

Standings · USA MLS · MLS 2026, Eastern Conference

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Nashville SC 151131 321136
2 Inter Miami CF 15942 392831
3 Chicago Fire 14824 271626
4 New England Revolution 14815 221825
5 New York Red Bulls 15645 253222
6 Charlotte FC 15636 242321
7 FC Cincinnati 15555 363720
8 New York City FC 15546 252119
9 DC United 15465 212518
10 Columbus Crew 15447 212316
11 CF Montreal 15438 223115
12 Toronto FC 15366 222915
13 Orlando City SC 15429 234414
14 Atlanta United 153210 142411
15 Philadelphia Union 151410 18307

Common opponents 3 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentColumbus CrewFC Cincinnati
Burnley 1-1 D 3-1 W
New York City FC 1-0 W 4-4 D
New York Red Bulls 2-3 L 2-0 W
Record vs common 1 W 1 D 1 L 2 W 1 D 0 L

Better against common opponents: FC Cincinnati (2 of 3 head-to-heads won)

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Columbus Crew

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
12/07 Burnley
Club Friendly List
0-0 1-1 D
24/05 Atlanta United
USA MLS
2-0 2-0 25 W
21/05 New York City FC
USA US Open Cup
0-0 1-0 31 W
17/05 Philadelphia Union
USA MLS
1-0 1-1 44 D
14/05 New York Red Bulls
USA MLS
1-2 2-3 25 L
10/05 New York City FC
USA MLS
0-2 0-3 81 L
03/05 Minnesota United
USA MLS
1-0 2-3 44 L
30/04 One Knoxville SC
USA US Open Cup
2-1 4-1 81 W
26/04 Philadelphia Union
USA MLS
2-0 2-0 23 W
23/04 LA Galaxy
USA MLS
1-0 2-1 41 W

FC Cincinnati

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
11/07 Burnley
World Club Friendlies
1-1 3-1 51 W
24/05 Orlando City SC
USA MLS
2-1 6-2 65 W
17/05 San Diego FC
USA MLS
1-1 3-3 24 D
14/05 Inter Miami CF
USA MLS
1-1 3-5 15 L
10/05 Charlotte FC
USA MLS
2-0 2-2 45 D
03/05 Chicago Fire
USA MLS
2-2 3-2 15 W
26/04 New York Red Bulls
USA MLS
2-0 2-0 43 W
23/04 New York City FC
USA MLS
1-2 4-4 43 D
19/04 Chicago Fire
USA MLS
1-2 3-3 97 D
11/04 Toronto FC
USA MLS
0-0 1-1 45 D

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati?

According to our model, the most likely result is a Columbus Crew win (53%). Probabilities: Columbus Crew 53%, draw 22%, FC Cincinnati 24%.

How many goals are expected in Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati?

The model expects 3.77 goals (Columbus Crew 2.26 · FC Cincinnati 1.51), with a 50% chance of over 3.5 goals.

Will both teams score in Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati?

The model gives a 60% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 2-1.