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 Game 2 of this MLS Round One playoff game at Lower.com Field, with kick-off set for 18:30 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.

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 Take 1-0 Advantage from Game 1

Cincinnati and Columbus Crew met in Game 1 on Monday, with the hosts securing a 1-0 victory. Columbus enjoyed 51% possession, while Cincinnati led 6-4 in shots on target. Kévin Denkey scored the decisive goal.

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
7	Columbus Crew	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
9	FC Cincinnati	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Columbus Crew confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Patrick Schulte (GK), Marcelo Herrera, Steven Moreira, Malte Amundsen, Max Arfsten, Sean Zawadzki, Dylan Chambost, Darlington Nagbe, Taha Habroune, Diego Rossi, Hugo Picard.

FC Cincinnati confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Alvas Elvis Powell, Miles Robinson, Teenage Lingani Hadebe, Ender Echenique, Pavel Bucha, Evander Ferreira, Samuel Gidi, Yuya Kubo, Brenner da Silva, Kevin Denkey.

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 playoff 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.

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 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

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-147

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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

+220

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-104

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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

-100

Under 9.5

-141

Columbus Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Cincinnati Corners

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-192

X

+600

2

+200

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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.

Favourites Columbus Crew are regarded as the likeliest winners for this MLS clash. The -120 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 +275.

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 -250 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 -213 on the Both Teams to Score market.

If you head to the top football betting sites, you can take your pick when it comes to MLS games. The hundreds of markets always ensure lots of choice.

Full-Time Result

1

-120

X

+295

2

+275

Half-Time Result

1

+130

X

+155

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-385

12

-417

X2

-108

Draw No Bet

1

-250

2

+175

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-119

2 Hcp +0.5

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+155

Over 2.5

-200

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-213

No

+148

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

-105

Anytime

+330

Diego Rossi (Columbus)

First

+120

Anytime

+390

Evander (Cincinnati)

First

+160

Anytime

+500

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

First

+220

Anytime

+700

Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Brenner (Cincinnati)

First

+260

Anytime

+800

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

First

+320

Anytime

+1000

Dominik Marczuk (Cincinnati)

First

+350

Anytime

+1050

Yuya Kubo (Cincinnati)

First

+380

Anytime

+1100

Luca Orellano (Cincinnati)

First

+420

Anytime

+1200

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

First

+510

Anytime

+1600

Sean Zawadzski (Columbus)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Darlington Nagbe (Columbus)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Steven Moreira (Columbus)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Evander (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-286

Under 0.5

+150

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-104

Brenner (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-147

Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-167

Wessam Abou Ali (Columbus)

Over 1.5

+108

Under 1.5

-200

Dominik Marczuk (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-217

Yuya Kubo (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-238

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-263

Luca Orellano (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-270

Diego Rossi (Columbus)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-286

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-303

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-588

Sean Zawadzski (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-1000

Darlington Nagbe (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-1000

Steven Moreira (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1250

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

Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati Lineups & Team News

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