Columbus Crew vs Orlando City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Jul 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Columbus Crew vs Orlando City

Columbus Crew host Orlando City in this MLS match at Lower.com Field, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Friday 25 July 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We Can’t Resist Betting Crew to Win

There’s a strong chance that we’ll see Columbus record a victory and they are priced at -103 to beat Orlando. We think that the Full-Time Result market offers bettors plenty of value.

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Crew 4-3 to the Good in Previous H2H

Columbus Crew last game was a 2-1 win over D.C. United at Lower.com Field. That means it’s now been four home victories on the bounce. Wilfried Nancy's side had most of the ball boasting 61% possession and five shots on target, with Daniel Gazdag and Lassi Lappalainen each scoring one goal.

Orlando City won their previous game 2-1. This was an away victory at Gillette Stadium against New England Revolution. The Central Florida outfit recorded six shots on goal and had 41% possession, with Martin Ojeda netting twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Columbus have three consecutive wins against Orlando. In their last encounter, Columbus came out with a 4-3 home victory at Lower.com Field. The past 10 H2H meetings have included five victories for Orlando, four wins for Columbus and a single draw.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Columbus Crew	24	12	8	4	40	33	7	40:33	44
9	Orlando City	24	10	8	6	43	32	11	43:32	38

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5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 9.5 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. Columbus have had 59.3% possession and 4.7 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.9 goals from 8.5 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 2.9 corners.

Top goalscorer Diego Rossi has found the net 4 times, with Jacen Russell-Rowe and Ibrahim Aliyu scoring 2 each. Leading assistor is Dylan Chambost with 3.

Orlando have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, averaging 4.8 shots on goal, 12.0 attempts and 1.6 goals. Oscar Pareja's team average 50.3% possession, 5.6 corners taken and 4.2 corners against them, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 8.7 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Martin Ojeda, Ramiro Enrique and Marco Pasalic, with 4 goals apiece. Eduard Atuesta has been top assists provider with 5 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Columbus Crew predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Patrick Schulte (GK), Steven Moreira, Sean Zawadzki, Yevgen Cheberko, Ibrahim Aliyu, Darlington Nagbe, Dylan Chambost, Max Arfsten, Dániel Gazdag, Diego Rossi, Taha Habroune.

Orlando City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Pedro Gallese (GK), Alex Freeman, Rodrigo Schlegel, Robin Jansson, David Brekalo, César Araújo, Eduard Atuesta, Marco Pašalić, Martin Ojeda, Iván Angulo, Luis Muriel.

Columbus Crew vs Orlando City Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Columbus Crew vs Orlando City tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop picks to corners guidance, a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll take the plunge and back Columbus to secure victory when they line up in this MLS game. There’s plenty of confidence behind this wager and the odds of -103 look attractive.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest MLS team news to make expert football predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Columbus Crew vs Orlando City league stats:

• Columbus have won 4 consecutive games at home.
• Columbus have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Columbus have won 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• Columbus have won the last 3 games between these teams.

Crew to Win Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 50.8% likelihood of our pick winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

It’s worth considering all the options. If you’re looking for tastier odds about Columbus to win and a certain number of goals to be scored, then the Match Result & Total market could be a good way forward.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Columbus 2 - 1 Orlando

We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-1 being landed by Columbus. You can secure odds of +750 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Martín Ojeda to Score +230

Martín Ojeda (Orlando) has managed three goals in his past five MLS matches. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +230 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Martín Ojeda Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+230

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-133

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -119

The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in five consecutive Columbus games, with three of the past five Orlando matches having the same outcome. We’re anticipating the sides to fall short of the line, with this Total Corners bet on offer at -119.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Columbus

Total

7.60 4.70 2.90

Home

9.10 5.90 3.20

Away

7.40 3.70 3.70

Orlando

Total

9.80 5.60 4.20

Home

8.30 4.80 3.50

Away

10.80 4.10 6.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-118

Under 9.5

-120

Columbus Corners

Over 5.5

+105

Under 5.5

-149

Orlando Corners

Over 3.5

-156

Under 3.5

+110

Most Corners

1

-159

X

+550

2

+155

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Columbus Crew vs Orlando City 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.

Bookies Make Crew Most Likely Winners

The bookmakers have Columbus Crew at +125 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 44% chance of winning this MLS clash based on the betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +210 about Orlando City.

If you want to side with Columbus winning against Orlando, then the -0.25 on the Asian Handicap is one potential option. You can land -104 and also have the insurance of half stake returns in the event of a draw.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -233.

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Full-Time Result

1

+125

X

+240

2

+210

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

+145

2

+225

Double Chance

1X

-278

12

-313

X2

-161

Draw No Bet

1

-159

2

+118

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-104

2 Hcp +0.25

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+145

Over 2.5

-185

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-233

No

+163

Diego Rossi Favourite to Score the First Goal

Those interested in favourite Diego Rossi to find the net first can get +410, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +140.

Diego Rossi (Columbus)

First

+140

Anytime

+410

Dániel Gazdag (Columbus)

First

+205

Anytime

+540

Luis Muriel (Orlando)

First

+210

Anytime

+540

Martín Ojeda (Orlando)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus)

First

+235

Anytime

+600

Marco Pasalic (Orlando)

First

+265

Anytime

+650

Ramiro Enrique (Orlando)

First

+295

Anytime

+700

Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Alexander Freeman (Orlando)

First

+460

Anytime

+1400

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

First

+475

Anytime

+1300

Iván Angulo (Orlando)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Darlington Nagbe (Columbus)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Sean Zawadzski (Columbus)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Steven Moreira (Columbus)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Eduard Atuesta (Orlando)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Dagur Thórhallsson (Orlando)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Luis Muriel (Orlando)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-102

Dániel Gazdag (Columbus)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-103

Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-125

Marco Pasalic (Orlando)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-130

Martín Ojeda (Orlando)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-133

Ramiro Enrique (Orlando)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-167

Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-182

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-200

Diego Rossi (Columbus)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-286

Iván Angulo (Orlando)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-370

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-417

Alexander Freeman (Orlando)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-455

Darlington Nagbe (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-714

Sean Zawadzski (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-714

Steven Moreira (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+295

Under 0.5

-833

Eduard Atuesta (Orlando)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-1000

Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+335

Under 0.5

-1111

Dagur Thórhallsson (Orlando)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-1111

Can Columbus Continue Unbeaten Home Streak?

Columbus have avoided defeat in their last ten matches at Lower.com Field. Wilfried Nancy's side have recorded seven victories and three draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Orlando haven’t tasted defeat in four consecutive away matches. The Central Florida outfit have recorded five victories, four draws and one defeat in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Columbus enjoyed a 4-3 winning scoreline when last meeting Orlando at Lower.com Field. We’ve seen the previous 4 H2H meetings at Lower.com Field involve two triumphs for Columbus, one draw and one win for Orlando.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Columbus Crew Home Stats		7-3-0	2.90	1.90	1.00	7	3	8	2
Orlando City Away Stats		5-4-1	2.50	1.60	0.90	6	4	5	5

• 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 Orlando City Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Columbus vs Orlando, check the team news first. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS along with up-to-date injury news.

Columbus Crew Team Page Orlando City Team Page