Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Nov 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati

Columbus Crew host FC Cincinnati in this MLS game at Lower.com Field, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Sunday 2 November. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

The Value Lies With Cincinnati

Cincinnati +0.5 could be the value play when they clash with Columbus. We’ll take the Asian Handicap price of -102 that the away team land a victory or draw, giving us a strong chance of a return.

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Cincinnati 1-0 to the Good in Previous H2H

FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew met on Monday, with hosts FC Cincinnati landing a 1-0 victory. Columbus enjoyed 51% possession, while Cincinnati won the shots on target 6-4. was on hand to score the winner.

In the past 10 meetings between these teams, there has been three draws. Columbus have won four games and Cincinnati three.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	FC Cincinnati	34	20	5	9	52	40	12	52:40	65
12	Columbus Crew	34	14	12	8	55	51	4	55:51	54

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Columbus have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 7.4 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal. The Crew have averaged 53.9% possession and 4.1 corners per game, conceding 1.6 goals and 4.5 corners from 8.7 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal.

Top scorer Diego Rossi has found the net 4 times, with Marcelo Herrera, Daniel Gazdag and Wessam Abou Ali getting 3 each. The top assist makers are Lassi Lappalainen, Max Arfsten and Daniel Gazdag, all of whom have 2 on the board.

Cincinnati have 6 victories, 3 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 11.0 attempts, 6.5 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. Pat Noonan's team average 49.6% possession, 3.8 corners in their favour and 6.1 corners against, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 4.7 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts.

The top scorers have been Kevin Denkey and Brenner da Silva on 4, with Evander Ferreira getting 3. Evander Ferreira has managed 7 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Columbus Crew predicted lineup (4-3-3): Patrick Schulte (GK), Andres Herrera, Steven Moreira, Malte Amundsen, Max Arfsten, Dylan Chambost, Darlington Nagbe, Sean Zawadzki, Hugo Picard, Diego Rossi, Lassi Lappalainen.

FC Cincinnati predicted lineup (3-5-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Teenage Hadebe, Miles Robinson, Nick Hagglund, Ender Echenique, Pavel Bucha, Evander, Samuel Gidi, Yuya Kubo, Kévin Denkey, Brenner.

Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati Prediction & Betting Tips

Take on Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market insight, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re optimistic when it comes to our bet on Cincinnati +0.5 at odds of -102. The visitors should be able to swerve a loss in this MLS match and this wager has the numbers to back up our verdict.

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming MLS action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our football predictions.

Key Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Cincinnati in 8 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Cincinnati in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Cincinnati in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Columbus in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Columbus in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Columbus in 7 of their last 10 games against Cincinnati.

Cincinnati +0.5 Probability

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 50.5% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

Cincinnati Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -102 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Columbus 2 - 2 Cincinnati

There are odds of +900 available that we see a 2-2 scoreline played out. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brenner Over 0.5 Shots On Target -118

Brenner (Cincinnati) is available at -118 to finish with a minimum of one shot on goal. We’ll have a play when it comes to this Shots on Target selection as the betting odds look appealing.

Latest Brenner Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+260

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-133

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Kevin Denkey to Score +210

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati) has found the net in three straight MLS matches. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +210.

Latest Kevin Denkey Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+210

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

+105

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -135

We’ve seen an average 7.00 corners in the past five Columbus home games, while six of the last ten Cincinnati matches have featured under 9.5 corners. It looks a logical viewpoint that the line won’t be reached and you can land a price of -135 for this Total Corners wager.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Columbus

Total

8.60 4.10 4.50

Home

8.10 5.50 2.60

Away

8.70 4.10 4.60

Cincinnati

Total

9.90 3.80 6.10

Home

8.90 3.70 5.20

Away

9.90 3.90 6.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-105

Under 9.5

-135

Columbus Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Cincinnati Corners

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-204

X

+650

2

+205

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Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Crew Made Favourites by the Bookies

Favourites Columbus Crew are regarded as the likeliest winners for this MLS clash. The -122 about them triumphing means a 55% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. FC Cincinnati are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +270.

There’s a Draw No Bet market should you wish to have some insurance and Cincinnati are +175 here. However, if you want to back favourites Columbus, then -244 is on offer.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -222 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-122

X

+310

2

+270

Half-Time Result

1

+128

X

+163

2

+270

Double Chance

1X

-370

12

-435

X2

-106

Draw No Bet

1

-244

2

+175

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-122

2 Hcp +0.5

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+175

Over 2.5

-222

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-222

No

+155

Wessam Abou Ali Heads First Goalscorer Market

There’s the chance to back Wessam Abou Ali at +330 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Wessam Abou Ali (Columbus)

First

-109

Anytime

+330

Diego Rossi (Columbus)

First

+115

Anytime

+400

Evander (Cincinnati)

First

+160

Anytime

+500

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

First

+210

Anytime

+700

Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus)

First

+240

Anytime

+700

Brenner (Cincinnati)

First

+260

Anytime

+850

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

First

+320

Anytime

+1000

Dominik Marczuk (Cincinnati)

First

+340

Anytime

+1100

Yuya Kubo (Cincinnati)

First

+370

Anytime

+1100

Luca Orellano (Cincinnati)

First

+410

Anytime

+1200

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati)

First

+430

Anytime

+1200

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

First

+525

Anytime

+1600

Sean Zawadzski (Columbus)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Darlington Nagbe (Columbus)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Steven Moreira (Columbus)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Evander (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+160

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

+105

Brenner (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-133

Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-147

Wessam Abou Ali (Columbus)

Over 1.5

+107

Under 1.5

-167

Dominik Marczuk (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+116

Under 0.5

-213

Yuya Kubo (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-208

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-250

Luca Orellano (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-227

Diego Rossi (Columbus)

Over 1.5

+148

Under 1.5

-238

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-263

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-556

Darlington Nagbe (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-909

Sean Zawadzski (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-1000

Steven Moreira (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1250

Last Ten Columbus Home Matches Have Led to Five Wins

Columbus have clocked up five wins, three draws and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Cincinnati are unbeaten over their previous eight games on the road. The Orange and Blue have managed seven victories, two draws and one loss in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

The most recent Lower.com Field meeting saw Columbus draw 1-1 with Cincinnati. The past 5 H2H games at Lower.com Field have involved three Columbus wins, one Cincinnati victory and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Columbus Crew Home Stats		5-3-2	3.00	1.70	1.30	7	3	9	1
FC Cincinnati Away Stats		7-2-1	2.80	1.70	1.10	5	5	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati Lineups & Team News

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