Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round of 16 match between Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Columbus Crew enjoy home advantage, when visitors FC Cincinnati swing by this coming Monday for a clash in the Major League Soccer. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.
Form: Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati
Columbus Crew Form
Columbus Crew have seen it all in their last three matches, which added four points to their account. They first shared the points in a 1-1 draw with Orlando City, before claiming 3 points in a 3-1 win against New York Red Bulls. Unfortunately for them, this was followed by a 1-0 defeat at the hands of FC Cincinnati. Columbus Crew won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the Major League Soccer, while also drawing one. They suffered two defeats, while they scored nine and conceded eight goals.
FC Cincinnati Form
In their last three matches, FC Cincinnati first beat New York Red Bulls 0-1, then CF Montreal by 3-0 and finally Columbus Crew by 1-0. FC Cincinnati picked up five wins from a possible six on their recent travels in the Major League Soccer, while scoring ten and conceding five goals. They also drew once but remained without defeat.
Betting stats for Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 7 of the last 9 Columbus Crew home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Columbus Crew matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Columbus Crew matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Columbus Crew home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Columbus Crew matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 13 FC Cincinnati matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 FC Cincinnati matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- FC Cincinnati have won 3 of the last 4 away matches and the sum of goals was over 4.5
- In 3 of the last 4 FC Cincinnati away matches the sum of goals was over 4.5
- FC Cincinnati have won 3 of the last 4 away matches while scoring more than 2.5 goals
Players on top: Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati
Daniel Gazdag is the most prolific Major League Soccer marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. FC Cincinnati look to Brenner da Silva, hoping he can add to his current total of four Major League Soccer goals in his latest games.
Popular betting markets: Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati
Full-time result
Columbus Crew claimed seven wins, drew one and lost two of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. FC Cincinnati won eight, drew one and lost one of their last 10 games away. FC Cincinnati remained unbeaten in their last 6 games on the bounce. FC Cincinnati have hit a nice vein of form away from home with 9 matches now without losing.
Both teams to score
Columbus Crew scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. FC Cincinnati scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. FC Cincinnati have not conceded a goal in 3 consecutive games. Of the previous 10 outings, Columbus Crew scored the opening goal five times, whereas their opponents were first on target in seven of their last 10 games. Columbus Crew have scored in 7 consecutive home meetings with FC Cincinnati.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Columbus Crew, who scored an average of 1.4 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of FC Cincinnati’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.4 goals in these matches. Columbus Crew conceded a goal in their last 7 matches.
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