FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
00:00 WAT, Monday 19 October: FC Cincinnati v Columbus Crew in the Major League Soccer, played at TQL Stadium. In the table, FC Cincinnati are 9th, lower half, on 46 points after 34 matches; Columbus Crew are 7th (upper half) with 47. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
FC Cincinnati, last 5: LWLDD Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to New England Revolution, at home. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 2.8 conceded per game.
Columbus Crew, last 5: WLWWW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Charlotte, at home. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Columbus Crew, collecting 2.0 points per game to 0.8 for FC Cincinnati.
Head to head
When they last met (26 Jul 2026) it ended Columbus Crew 2–1 FC Cincinnati.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give FC Cincinnati 1.9 xG, Columbus Crew 1.9 xG – a total near 3.8. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 74% and GG at 70%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – FC Cincinnati 40%, draw 20%, Columbus Crew 40%.
GG/NG: GG (70%) at 1.35.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (70%, odds 1.35). Most likely score in line with that pick: FC Cincinnati 1–1 Columbus Crew. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
FC Cincinnati40%fair 2.53 · @2.25
Draw20%fair 4.97 · @3.60
Columbus Crew40%fair 2.48 · @2.62
3.84Expected goals
1.91FC Cincinnati xG
1.93Columbus Crew xG
70%Both score
74%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–18%
1–28%
2–18%
2–27%
1–35%
3–15%
From our goals model: FC Cincinnati 1.9 – 1.9 Columbus Crew expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.35.
Who will win FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew?
On our numbers FC Cincinnati have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Columbus Crew 40%.
How many goals will there be in FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 74% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew?
Our predicted score is FC Cincinnati 1–1 Columbus Crew, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew?
FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Monday 19 October 2026 at 00:00 (West Africa Time) at TQL Stadium.
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.
