Columbus Crew vs Orlando City – Match Preview

Columbus Crew is gearing up to face Orlando City at the vibrant Lower.com Field this Friday. The match starts at 23:30 GMT. Columbus Crew, currently 4th with 53 points, has had a strong campaign. Orlando City, 11th with 43 points, aims to climb the standings. A win for Columbus could cement their elite status, while Orlando City looks to improve their season finish.

Columbus Crew – Form

The Columbus Crew’s recent performances have been mixed. They won 2-0 against Toronto FC on September 18. A goalless draw followed this against FC Cincinnati on September 14. Their last home match on September 7 ended in a 4-0 defeat to Seattle Sounders FC. This loss ended their 7-game winning streak at home. Albert Rusnak scored a hat-trick for the Sounders in that match.

Orlando City – Form

Orlando City comes into this match on a high note. They won 2-0 against Charlotte FC on September 19th. Before that, they had a 3-0 victory over New England Revolution. This win ended a 20-match streak of conceding against them. Their match against Nashville SC also ended in a 3-0 win. Rafael Santos, Facundo Torres, and Duncan McGuire have been key to these victories.

Columbus Crew – Orlando City – Head to Head

The last match between these teams was on May 25, 2024. Columbus Crew won 2-0. In their last 10 meetings, Columbus Crew has won 3 times, and Orlando City has won 6 times. Both teams scored in 4 of the recent 5 clashes. Columbus Crew has been strong at home, avoiding defeat in 6 of their last 8 home matches against Orlando City. However, they have conceded in 11 of the last 13 matches against Orlando.

Columbus Crew – Orlando City – Standings

The standings highlight the gap between Columbus Crew and Orlando City. Columbus is 4th with 53 points from 28 matches. They have scored 54 goals and conceded 28. Orlando City is 11th with 43 points from 29 matches. They have scored 47 goals but conceded 41. This match is crucial for both teams’ aspirations this season.

Columbus Crew vs Orlando City – Top scorers

Juan Hernandez leads Columbus Crew with 14 goals this season. Diego Rossi follows with 10 goals. Christian Ramirez has added 7 goals. Jacen Russell-Rowe and Max Arfsten each have 4 goals. For Orlando City, Facundo Torres has scored 12 goals. Duncan McGuire has 9 goals. Ivan Angulo and Ramiro Enrique each have 4 goals. Luis Muriel has contributed 3 goals.

Columbus Crew vs Orlando City – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor a Columbus Crew victory at 1.73, with a draw at 3.60 and an Orlando City win at 4.75. Columbus Crew’s strong home form makes them favorites. However, Orlando City’s recent streak, including six wins in their last eight matches, suggests they could surprise. They have won six out of the last ten encounters against Columbus Crew.

For alternative betting markets, the “halftime-fulltime” option for Columbus Crew to win the first half is at 2.30. The “draw-no-bet” option for Columbus Crew is at 1.30. The “double-chance” market for Orlando City to win or draw is at 1.286.

Columbus Crew vs Orlando City – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals option is at odds of 1.57. This bet is appealing given the teams’ scoring trends. The average goals per game in their meetings is 3.1. Columbus Crew’s last five matches and Orlando City’s recent victories suggest a high-scoring match. The “Under 2.5” goals option is at 2.35.

Columbus Crew vs Orlando City – BTTS Betting

The odds for “Both Teams to Score” are 1.57 for “Yes” and 2.25 for “No”. In the last 10 meetings, both teams scored in 7 matches. Columbus Crew’s and Orlando City’s recent forms suggest “BTTS: Yes” at 1.57 is likely.

Columbus Crew vs Orlando City – Prediction