Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.40 · Won ✓
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1.40Odds
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Value bet: Columbus Crew to win @ 1.91 – our chance 57% vs 52% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultColumbus Crew to win ✓57% · @1.91
Double chanceEither team to win ✓81% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓66% · @1.40
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓71% · fair 1.41
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓9% · fair 10.94
Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Thursday 17 September the US Open Cup brings Columbus Crew against Orlando City SC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Kick-off: 00:00 WAT.
Current form
Columbus Crew, last 5: LLWLL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to New York Red Bulls, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Orlando City SC, last 5: WWWDW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Toronto FC, at home. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours Orlando City SC, collecting 2.2 points per game to 0.5 for Columbus Crew.
Head to head
When they last met (13 Apr 2026) it ended Columbus Crew 1–1 Orlando City SC.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Columbus Crew 2.2 xG, Orlando City SC 1.4 xG – a total near 3.7. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 71% and GG at 66%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Columbus Crew 57%, draw 19%, Orlando City SC 25%.
GG/NG: GG (66%) at 1.40.
Price worth noting: Columbus Crew to win @1.91 – the bookmaker implies 52%, our ratings say 57%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (66%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Columbus Crew 2–1 Orlando City SC. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Columbus Crew57%fair 1.77 · @1.91
Draw19%fair 5.34 · @3.60
Orlando City SC25%fair 4.04 · @3.00
3.67Expected goals
2.24Columbus Crew xG
1.43Orlando City SC xG
66%Both score
71%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
2–27%
2–06%
1–26%
From our goals model: Columbus Crew 2.2 – 1.4 Orlando City SC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC?
On our numbers Columbus Crew have a 57% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Orlando City SC 25%.
How many goals will there be in Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC?
Our predicted score is Columbus Crew 2–1 Orlando City SC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC?
Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC (US Open Cup) kicks off on Thursday 17 September 2026 at 00:00 (West Africa Time) at ScottsMiracle-Gro 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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