Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Columbus Crew welcome FC Cincinnati to Lower.com Field for a Major League Soccer fixture on Sunday 26 July (00:15 WAT). In the table, Columbus Crew are 7th, upper half, on 47 points after 34 matches; FC Cincinnati are 9th (lower half) with 46. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Columbus Crew, last 5: LDWWD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to New York City FC, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
FC Cincinnati, last 5: WWWDL Their latest outing: 4–3 win over Vancouver Whitecaps, at home. Scoring is no problem – 3.5 a game lately.
Momentum favours FC Cincinnati, collecting 1.8 points per game to 1.3 for Columbus Crew.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Columbus Crew 2.3 xG, FC Cincinnati 1.4 xG – a total near 3.7. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 70% and GG at 69%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Columbus Crew 58%, draw 19%, FC Cincinnati 23%.
GG/NG: GG (69%) at 1.40.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (70%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Columbus Crew 2–1 FC Cincinnati. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Columbus Crew58%fair 1.72 · @1.73
Draw19%fair 5.35 · @4.20
FC Cincinnati23%fair 4.34 · @3.90
3.71Expected goals
2.31Columbus Crew xG
1.41FC Cincinnati xG
69%Both score
70%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
2–06%
2–26%
1–06%
From our goals model: Columbus Crew 2.3 – 1.4 FC Cincinnati expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Columbus Crew to win✓
58%
1.72
1.73
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.23
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
69%
1.44
1.40
Draw no bet
Columbus Crew (draw no bet)✓
72%
1.40
–
Asian handicap
FC Cincinnati +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
64%
1.57
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
1.11
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
70%
1.44
1.40
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
51%
1.97
1.80
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
70%
1.43
1.33
First team to score
Columbus Crew to score first
61%
1.65
–
Half-time result
Columbus Crew ahead at half-time✓
44%
2.26
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Columbus Crew / FT Columbus Crew✓
37%
2.69
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
9%
10.95
–
Recent results
Columbus Crew – last 6
LDWWDL
23 Jul
vs New York City FC
1–2
L
12 Jul
vs Burnley
1–1
D
24 May
vs Atlanta United FC
2–0
W
21 May
vs New York City FC
1–0
W
17 May
@ Philadelphia Union
1–1
D
14 May
@ New York Red Bulls
2–3
L
1.3Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
FC Cincinnati – last 6
WWWDLD
23 Jul
vs Vancouver Whitecaps
4–3
W
11 Jul
vs Burnley
3–1
W
24 May
vs Orlando City SC
6–2
W
17 May
@ San Diego
3–3
D
14 May
vs Inter Miami
3–5
L
10 May
@ Charlotte
2–2
D
3.5Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati.
What is the prediction for Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati?
On our numbers Columbus Crew have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 19% and FC Cincinnati 23%.
How many goals will there be in Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 70% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati?
Our predicted score is Columbus Crew 2–1 FC Cincinnati, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati?
Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 26 July 2026 at 00:15 (West Africa Time) at Lower.com Field.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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