FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Nov 2025

MLS Betting Preview: FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew

FC Cincinnati welcome Columbus Crew to TQL Stadium in Game 3 of this Round One playoff encounter, with kick-off set for 18:00 on Saturday 8 November. Our betting preview features expert MLS predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Columbus have a strong chance against Cincinnati and we’ll side with the visitors on the Asian Handicap. It’s worth chancing the -127 with a +0.25 goal headstart, meaning that our stake is split between 0 and +0.5.

Crew Hit Four in Game 2 Win

Columbus faced Cincinnati in Game 3 on Sunday and ran out emphatic 4-0 winners at home. The hosts dominated possession with 62% and completely controlled the contest, finishing 9-0 ahead on shots on target. Max Arfsten, Dylan Chambost, Marcelo Herrera and Jacen Russell-Rowe were all on the scoresheet.

In the past 10 H2H meetings, there has been three draws. Columbus have won four games and Cincinnati three.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	FC Cincinnati	2	1	0	1	2	1	1	2:1	3
21	Columbus Crew	2	0	1	1	4	5	-1	4:5	1

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Cincinnati have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.4 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. The Orange and Blue have averaged 48.3% possession and 3.6 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.2 goals from 5.3 shots on goal, 10.9 attempts and 6.7 corners.

Kevin Denkey and Brenner da Silva are the leading goalscorers with 4, while Evander Ferreira has 3. Evander Ferreira is the top assists maker with 7.

Columbus have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.7 goals from 8.1 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. Wilfried Nancy's team average 54.3% possession, 4.2 corners in their favour and 4.6 corners against, while conceding 1.5 goals from 8.3 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal.

Marcelo Herrera has top scored with 4, while Daniel Gazdag, Wessam Abou Ali and Diego Rossi are next on 3. Max Arfsten has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Cincinnati confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Nick Hagglund, Miles Robinson, Teenage Lingani Hadebe, Ender Echenique, Pavel Bucha, Evander Ferreira, Samuel Gidi, Lukas Engel, Kevin Denkey, Brenner da Silva.

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

FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover the top FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to corners market advice, key prop plays and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

Columbus +0.25 on the Asian Handicap looks like a sensible play at a price of -127. They should be able to swerve a loss in this MLS game and we’re confident that the away team can land a victory.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the MLS form guide are important duties ahead of making football predictions. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can sometimes be effective.

Key FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Columbus in 14 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Columbus in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 7 of their last 10 games against Columbus.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 55.9% chance of landing a return. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Columbus Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -127 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Cincinnati 1 - 2 Columbus

We’re betting on Columbus to secure a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +750 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brenner Over 0.5 Shots On Target -164

Brenner (Cincinnati) is available at -164 to finish with at least one shot on goal. All things considered, we think that the betting odds are really appealing when it comes to backing him on the Shots Target market.

Latest Brenner Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+210

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-102

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Diego Rossi to Score +150

Diego Rossi (Columbus) has racked up six goals in his past eight MLS away games. We’re content to land the +150 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Diego Rossi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+150

First

+440

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-286

Under 0.5

+148

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Corners Prediction

Cincinnati Under 4.5 Corners -106

8 of the past 10 Cincinnati games have seen them fail to cover the 4.5 corners line, with Columbus conceding under 4.5 corners in their previous three matches. We recommend backing the -106 that Cincinnati aren’t able to cover the line, with this Team Corners wager hopefully providing a return.

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 8.5

-130

Under 8.5

-109

Cincinnati Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-138

Columbus Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-125

Most Corners

1

+102

X

+575

2

+105

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FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew 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 priced up the Full-Time Result odds and Columbus Crew are +150 to come out on top, while FC Cincinnati are +155. The draw is available at +260 if you expect the clash to finish level.

Columbus and Cincinnati can be backed at -118 and -115 respectively on the Draw No Bet market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want to ensure they have money back if the scoreline ends level.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -192.

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Full-Time Result

1

+155

X

+260

2

+150

Half-Time Result

1

+205

X

+138

2

+195

Double Chance

1X

-200

12

-357

X2

-204

Draw No Bet

1

-115

2

-118

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-149

2 Hcp -0.25

+120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+123

Over 2.5

-154

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-192

No

+138

Evander can be backed to find the net anytime at +130. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +390.

Evander (Cincinnati)

First

+130

Anytime

+390

Wessam Abou Ali (Columbus)

First

+135

Anytime

+380

Diego Rossi (Columbus)

First

+150

Anytime

+440

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

First

+180

Anytime

+550

Brenner (Cincinnati)

First

+210

Anytime

+650

Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Dominik Marczuk (Cincinnati)

First

+360

Anytime

+950

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati)

First

+370

Anytime

+1000

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Diego Rossi (Columbus)

Over 0.5

-286

Under 0.5

+148

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

+130

Brenner (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-102

Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-192

Evander (Cincinnati)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-208

Dominik Marczuk (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-238

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-233

Wessam Abou Ali (Columbus)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-263

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-303

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-714

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-909

Cincinnati have swerved defeat at TQL Stadium in the previous four matches. Pat Noonan's side have clocked up five wins, four defeats and one draw in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Columbus have not won in the past four away matches. The Crew have finished with four draws, four defeats and two win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

Cincinnati enjoyed a 1-0 winning scoreline when last meeting Columbus at TQL Stadium. The past 7 H2H matches at TQL Stadium have seen both teams win two games along with three draws.

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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