Lower.com Field will host one of the standout fixtures of the MLS round as Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati square off in a highly-anticipated Ohio derby. The hosts are eager to bounce back from a disappointing 2-1 defeat to New York City in their first match after the season restart. Columbus have been particularly strong at home of late, collecting 2.29 points per game from their last seven matches in front of their supporters, while winning five of those fixtures. Wilfried Nancy's men have averaged 2.00 goals per home game during that spell and remain a dangerous attacking outfit despite injury concerns. Both Lennon and Abou are sidelined, while midfielder Andre Gomes remains a major doubt for the derby.
FC Cincinnati, meanwhile, head into Sunday's clash in excellent spirits after edging Vancouver Whitecaps 4-3 in a thrilling encounter. Pat Noonan's side have been one of the league's most entertaining teams, averaging a remarkable 5.30 total goals per game across their last ten outings, with both teams scoring in nine of those matches. Pavel Bucha was the hero against Vancouver with a brace and the midfielder will once again be one of the players to watch. With no fresh injury concerns in the away camp, Cincinnati should stick to their attack-minded approach.
Columbus are strong at home, while Cincinnati have seen BTTS land in 90% of their last ten matches. Therefore, Both Teams to Score seems like a sure bet, alongside Over 2.5 and Over 3.5 goals (Cincinnati's games are packed with goals, and 13 of the last 18 H2H meetings have produced at least three goals).
This MLS match will be played on Sunday 26 July 2026 at 00:15.
What is our Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Columbus Crew 2 - 2 FC Cincinnati
Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1000 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 120 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Ahoueke Denkey @ 140 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Ahoueke Denkey @ 550 Odds
- To be Booked: Stiven Jimenez @ 140 Odds
- Asian Handicap: FC Cincinnati +0.5 @ -134 Odds
- European Handicap: FC Cincinnati +1 @ -163 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -125 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Columbus Crew to Win @ -275 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 550 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Columbus Crew - No @ -400 Odds
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View OfferColumbus Crew Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwllldwwdl | 1.40 |
| Home | wwlwwdl | 1.86 |
| Away | lld | 0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 57% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 2.86 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 1.86 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.00 | 2.33 |
| BTTS | 60% | 57% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 43% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.42 | 1.54 | 1.18 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.21 | 1.12 | 1.40 |
FC Cincinnati Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddwwdldwww | 1.90 |
| Home | dwlwww | 2.17 |
| Away | dwdd | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 5.80 | 5.83 | 5.75 |
| Scored | 3.30 | 3.50 | 3.00 |
| Conceded | 2.50 | 2.33 | 2.75 |
| BTTS | 90% | 83% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.56 | 1.73 | 1.30 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.98 | 1.86 | 2.16 |
Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Columbus Crew (45%)
20 Matches
FC Cincinnati (25%)
Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati Past Results
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