FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Jul 2025

MLS Betting Preview: FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew

FC Cincinnati host Columbus Crew in this MLS match at TQL Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 12 July. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

The Asian Handicap offers us the chance to back Cincinnati at 0.0 against Columbus. The odds of -163 can be taken, knowing that there will be money back if the contest ends all square.

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FC Cincinnati have enjoyed four consecutive victories, most recently beating Chicago Fire 2-1. It was a home win at TQL Stadium. Pat Noonan's men recorded 49% possession and managed four shots on target, with Evander Ferreira and Kevin Denkey scoring one goal each.

Columbus Crew played Seattle Sounders on the road in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Lumen Field. The Crew enjoyed 57% possession and had three shots on goal, with Diego Rossi on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cincinnati haven’t lost to Columbus in their past three games, with the last clash ending 1-1 at Lower.com Field. The past 10 H2H games have featured four triumphs for Columbus, two for Cincinnati and four draws.

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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6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 11.0 attempts and 5.9 shots on goal. Cincinnati have had 50.0% possession and 5.0 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.4 goals from 8.5 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.7 corners.

Evander Ferreira and Kevin Denkey are the leading goalscorers with 6, while Gerardo Valenzuela has 3. Evander Ferreira is the leading assists maker on 6.

Columbus have won 3, lost 2 and drawn 5, with an average of 1.6 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts. There’s been an average of 60.9% possession, 4.7 corners taken and 3.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts.

Diego Rossi is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4 goals, Jacen Russell-Rowe has 3 and Ibrahim Aliyu is on 2. Dylan Chambost is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Cincinnati confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Matt Miazga, Miles Robinson, Lukas Engel, DeAndre Yedlin, Pavel Bucha, Evander Ferreira, Brian Anunga, Luca Orellano, Kei Ansu Kamara, Kevin Denkey.

Columbus Crew confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Patrick Schulte (GK), Steven Moreira, Sean Zawadzki, Evgen Cheberko, Max Arfsten, Daniel Gazdag, Dylan Chambost, Darlington Nagbe, Ibrahim Aliyu, Diego Rossi, Jacen Russell-Rowe.

FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew Prediction & Betting Tips

Our FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation, corners betting angle and best bet builder insights.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our verdict that Cincinnati are going to win, consider backing them at -163 on the Asian Handicap 0.0. The home team could have the upper hand in this MLS clash.

The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the MLS form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.

Key FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew league stats:

• The -0.25 line has been covered by Cincinnati in 4 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line has been covered by Cincinnati in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line has been covered by Cincinnati in 12 of their last 20 games.

The top betting apps make it a 61.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cincinnati 2 - 1 Columbus

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Cincinnati winning 2-1. Odds of +700 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Luca Orellano Under 0.5 Shots On Target -161

Luca Orellano (Cincinnati) can be wagered to fail to register a shot on goal at -161. It’s hard to turn down such attractive odds for this player when it comes to Shots on Target.

Latest Luca Orellano Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+155

First

+440

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-167

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Kevin Denkey to Score +118

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati) has scored in three straight MLS home games. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +118 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Kevin Denkey Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+130

First

+390

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-286

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Corners Prediction

Cincinnati Under 4.5 Corners -104

The 4.5 corners line has not been covered by Cincinnati in four straight games, while the past six Columbus matches have seen under 4.5 corners conceded. For Team Corners, we’re expecting Cincinnati to fall short and you can land odds of -104.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cincinnati

Total

10.30 3.60 6.70

Home

8.90 3.70 5.20

Away

9.40 3.40 6.00

Columbus

Total

8.80 4.20 4.60

Home

7.60 5.50 2.10

Away

8.70 4.10 4.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-112

Under 9.5

-125

Cincinnati Corners

Over 4.5

-127

Under 4.5

-111

Columbus Corners

Over 4.5

-111

Under 4.5

-128

Most Corners

1

-109

X

+550

2

+107

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FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew 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.

FC Cincinnati are the +130 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 43% chance of triumphing in this MLS encounter according to the latest odds. Columbus Crew are the outsiders at +175 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

If you fancy Cincinnati to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of +180. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Columbus at +210 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at +148.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -217.

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Full-Time Result

1

+130

X

+280

2

+175

Half-Time Result

1

+180

X

+148

2

+210

Double Chance

1X

-227

12

-370

X2

-167

Draw No Bet

1

-139

2

+102

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-100

2 Hcp +0.25

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+148

Over 2.5

-189

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-217

No

+155

Those interested in Kevin Denkey to find the net anytime can get +130, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +390.

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

First

+130

Anytime

+390

Luca Orellano (Cincinnati)

First

+155

Anytime

+440

Diego Rossi (Columbus)

First

+165

Anytime

+480

Dániel Gazdag (Columbus)

First

+200

Anytime

+525

Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus)

First

+245

Anytime

+600

Sergio Santos (Cincinnati)

First

+255

Anytime

+600

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Aziel Jackson (Columbus)

First

+325

Anytime

+800

Mohamed Farsi (Columbus)

First

+540

Anytime

+1500

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Sean Zawadzski (Columbus)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Steven Moreira (Columbus)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Darlington Nagbe (Columbus)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Lukas Engel (Cincinnati)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Diego Rossi (Columbus)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

+148

Dániel Gazdag (Columbus)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+102

Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-128

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-164

Luca Orellano (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-167

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-179

Aziel Jackson (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-189

Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+104

Under 0.5

-179

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-286

Mohamed Farsi (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-476

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-455

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-833

Sean Zawadzski (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-833

Steven Moreira (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+295

Under 0.5

-833

Lukas Engel (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+295

Under 0.5

-769

Darlington Nagbe (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-909

Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-1250

Cincinnati have racked up five victories, four draws and one defeat in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Columbus haven’t triumphed in five straight games on the road. The Crew have finished with five draws, three wins and two defeats in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

When Cincinnati last played Columbus at TQL Stadium, they drew 0-0. In the past 5 H2H games at TQL Stadium, there have been three draws and one triumph for both Cincinnati and Columbus.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
FC Cincinnati Home Stats		5-1-4	2.40	1.40	1.00	5	5	4	6
Columbus Crew Away Stats		2-4-4	3.20	1.40	1.80	4	6	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

FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew Lineups & Team News

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