Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Jul 2026

Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Columbus To Win @ -141

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We’re heading to the Full-Time Result market and selecting Columbus to land a victory, with odds of -141 looking generous. We think they should be able to overcome Cincinnati over ninety minutes.

The betting analysis below explores the strongest selections for Columbus vs Cincinnati, including the complete breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati Preview

Columbus Crew take on FC Cincinnati at Lower.com Field, with kick-off set for 19:15 on Saturday 25 July.

Columbus Crew lost when last in action. At Lower.com Field, they were turned over 2-1 at home to New York City FC. The Crew enjoyed 59% possession and managed four shots on target, with Daniel Gazdag registering the goal.

FC Cincinnati have won their previous two MLS games. The latest was a 4-3 home triumph at TQL Stadium against Vancouver Whitecaps. Pat Noonan's side recorded just 38% possession and had six shots on goal, with Pavel Bucha scoring two, while Kevin Denkey and Evander Ferreira also found the net.

Cincinnati Won Last H2H Encounter

It was a 2-1 home victory for Cincinnati at TQL Stadium when they last faced Columbus. In the previous 10 H2H meetings, there have been four wins apiece and two draws.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	FC Cincinnati	16	6	5	5	40	40	0	40:40	23
25	Columbus Crew	16	4	4	8	22	25	-3	22:25	16

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3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 11.4 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. Columbus have had 59.9% possession and 4.4 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.6 goals from 10.2 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal, while earning 2.8 corners.

Diego Rossi leads the way with 4 goals, Max Arfsten has 3, with Daniel Gazdag and Hugo Picard scoring 2. Mohamed Farsi, Hugo Picard and Max Arfsten have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Cincinnati have 4 victories, 1 defeat and 5 draws, with an average of 5.8 shots on goal, 12.8 attempts and 3.1 goals. The Orange and Blue average 47.4% possession, 3.5 corners awarded and 5.9 corners against, while 2.5 goals have been conceded from 17.5 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal.

Evander Ferreira is the leading goalscorer with 10, Kevin Denkey has 8, with Kenji Mboma Dem and Tom Barlow getting 4. Evander Ferreira has managed 6 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Columbus Crew predicted lineup (4-4-2): Patrick Schulte (GK), Mohamed Farsi, Sean Zawadzki, Rudy Camacho, Malte Amundsen, Max Arfsten, Tarun Karumanchi, Sekou Tidiany Bangoura, Taha Habroune, Nariman Akhundzade, Jamal Thiare.

FC Cincinnati predicted lineup (3-5-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Miles Robinson, Matt Miazga, Samuel Gidi, Pavel Bucha, Gerardo Valenzuela, Evander, Obinna Nwobodo, Ender Echenique, Kenji Mboma Dem, Kévin Denkey.

Main Match Prediction

We’ll take Columbus at attractive betting odds of -141 considering that they could be dominant in this MLS game. This match winner wager provides plenty of value and a nice potential return.

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest MLS stats.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• Columbus have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.

The top betting apps make it a 58.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

As an alternative, you could consider the Asian Handicap where you can back Columbus to cover a particular line. That means you might need a margin of victory to yield a return.

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Correct Score Prediction

Columbus 2 - 0 Cincinnati

Columbus can be backed to win 2-0 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +800 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jamal Thiaré Over 0.5 Shots On Target -154

Jamal Thiaré (Columbus) can be wagered to record a minimum of one shot on goal at -154. He looks like a value bet on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop pick.

Latest Jamal Thiaré Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+190

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

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Max Arfsten to Score +270

Max Arfsten (Columbus) has managed three goals in his past ten MLS games. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet at +270 which will hopefully see him find the net.

Latest Max Arfsten Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Columbus Under 5.5 Corners +105

Columbus have not covered the 5.5 corners line in five consecutive home matches. There are odds of +105 for this Columbus Team Corners wager and we think the line is too high.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Columbus

Total

7.20 4.40 2.80

Home

7.30 4.80 2.50

Away

10.40 5.60 4.80

Cincinnati

Total

9.40 3.50 5.90

Home

9.30 4.50 4.80

Away

9.90 4.00 5.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-141

Under 9.5

-102

Columbus Corners

Over 5.5

-152

Under 5.5

+105

Cincinnati Corners

Over 3.5

-114

Under 3.5

-127

Most Corners

1

-286

X

+750

2

+255

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Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookmakers have Columbus Crew as -141 favourites for this MLS encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 58% likely to triumph. The market suggests that FC Cincinnati are least likely to win at +310.

Backing Columbus -0.75 at -116 on the Asian Handicap line means they need to win by two goals or more against Cincinnati for a full payout. A one-goal success would see you get paid out on the -0.5 part and money back on the -1.0 part.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -250.

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Full-Time Result

1

-141

X

+325

2

+310

Half-Time Result

1

+114

X

+163

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-455

12

-476

X2

+108

Draw No Bet

1

-313

2

+200

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-116

2 Hcp +0.75

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+200

Over 2.5

-263

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-250

No

+175

Evander is available at +150 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +500 to find the net first.

Evander (Cincinnati)

First

+500

Anytime

+150

Nariman Akhundzade (Columbus)

First

+510

Anytime

+160

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

First

+525

Anytime

+160

Dániel Gazdag (Columbus)

First

+600

Anytime

+190

Jamal Thiaré (Columbus)

First

+650

Anytime

+190

Brais Méndez (Columbus)

First

+750

Anytime

+230

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

First

+850

Anytime

+270

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

First

+1100

Anytime

+340

Lautaro Giaccone (Columbus)

First

+1200

Anytime

+380

Mohamed Farsi (Columbus)

First

+1200

Anytime

+380

André Gomes (Columbus)

First

+1400

Anytime

+500

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

First

+1500

Anytime

+500

Sean Zawadzski (Columbus)

First

+1800

Anytime

+600

Steven Moreira (Columbus)

First

+2000

Anytime

+650

Malte Amundsen (Columbus)

First

+2200

Anytime

+700

Rudy Camacho (Columbus)

First

+2200

Anytime

+700

Nariman Akhundzade (Columbus)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Dániel Gazdag (Columbus)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Jamal Thiaré (Columbus)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Brais Méndez (Columbus)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-

Evander (Cincinnati)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-

Lautaro Giaccone (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

Over 1.5

+143

Under 1.5

-

Mohamed Farsi (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-

André Gomes (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-

Sean Zawadzski (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-

Steven Moreira (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-

Rudy Camacho (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-

Malte Amundsen (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-

Stats: MLS matches only
Columbus have managed five victories, three losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Cincinnati have avoided defeat in their last five away matches. Pat Noonan's side have recorded four draws, four losses and two wins in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 2.70.

Columbus enjoyed a 4-0 winning scoreline when last meeting Cincinnati at Lower.com Field. The past 6 H2H games at Lower.com Field have involved four 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		5-2-3	2.60	1.70	0.90	5	5	5	5
FC Cincinnati Away Stats		2-4-4	4.40	1.70	2.70	7	3	7	3

• 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

Always review the Columbus vs Cincinnati team news before locking in your bets. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS and all current injury news.

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