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 07:30 on Sunday 13 July. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Cincinnati on the Asian Handicap Gives Nice Insurance

The Asian Handicap offers us the chance to back Cincinnati at 0.0 against Columbus. The odds of 1.62 can be taken, knowing that there will be money back if the contest ends all square.

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1-1 Draw in Pair’s Last Meeting

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
3	FC Cincinnati	30	17	4	9	44	37	7	44:37	55
10	Columbus Crew	30	13	10	7	50	46	4	50:46	49

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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 1.62 on the Asian Handicap 0.0. The home team could have the upper hand in this MLS clash.

The football tipsters at jeetwin24.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.

Cincinnati 0.0 Probability

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 8.00 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Cincinnati Under 4.5 Corners

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 1.96.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cincinnati

Total

9.70 5.00 4.70

Home

9.40 4.60 4.80

Away

9.70 4.30 5.40

Columbus

Total

8.10 4.70 3.40

Home

9.40 6.20 3.20

Away

7.20 3.70 3.50

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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.

Cincinnati Could Have Edge According to Bookies

FC Cincinnati are the 2.30 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 2.75 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

If you fancy Cincinnati to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of 2.80. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Columbus at 3.10 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at 2.48.

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 1.46.

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Kevin Denkey Favourite to Find the Net First

Those interested in Kevin Denkey to find the net anytime can get 2.30, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of 4.90.

Past Ten Cincinnati Home Games Have Yielded Five Wins

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		5-4-1	2.90	1.70	1.20	6	4	8	2
Columbus Crew Away Stats		3-5-2	3.20	1.50	1.70	6	4	9	1

• 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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