FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew – Match Preview

FC Cincinnati is set to host Columbus Crew at TQL Stadium on Thursday, September 14th, at 23:30 GMT. This opening round clash of Major League Soccer is eagerly awaited. FC Cincinnati, in third place with 51 points, aims to strengthen their league standing. Columbus Crew, close behind in fourth place with 49 points, seeks a win to overtake their hosts. Both teams have their sights set on a top-six finish and silverware this season.

FC Cincinnati – Form

FC Cincinnati has shown mixed results recently. Their last game on August 31 against CF Montreal ended in a 4:1 victory. Kevin Kelsy, Luca Orellano, and Sergio Santos were instrumental in this win. However, they faced a 2:4 defeat to Philadelphia Union and a 1:1 draw against Santos Laguna earlier. These results did not meet bookmakers’ expectations.

Columbus Crew – Form

Columbus Crew has shown commendable form, with two wins and one loss in their last three games. They suffered a 0-4 defeat to Seattle Sounders FC but recovered with victories over New York City FC and Philadelphia Union. These outcomes were in line with bookmakers’ predictions.

FC Cincinnati – Columbus Crew – Head to Head

The last encounter between FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew was on May 11, 2024. FC Cincinnati won 2:1 at Columbus Crew’s ground. In their last 10 meetings, FC Cincinnati won 3 times, and Columbus Crew won 5 times. Both teams scored in all of the last 5 matches at TQL Stadium. FC Cincinnati has a strong home record against Columbus Crew, not losing 5 of their last 6 matches.

FC Cincinnati – Columbus Crew – Standings

FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew are competing closely in the Major League Soccer standings. FC Cincinnati is in 3rd place with 51 points, while Columbus Crew is in 4th place, trailing by just 2 points. Both teams have shown strong offensive and defensive performances, aligning with their ambitions for the season. This match is crucial for both sides.

FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew – Top scorers

Luciano Acosta leads FC Cincinnati’s attack with 11 goals. Yuya Kubo and Luca Orellano have also made significant contributions. On the Columbus Crew side, Juan Hernandez is the top scorer with 13 goals. Diego Rossi and Christian Ramirez have been key players as well.

FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor FC Cincinnati slightly, with odds of a home win at 2.38. The odds suggest a close match. FC Cincinnati’s strong home record and recent performances give them an edge. The “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” options offer interesting alternatives for bettors.

FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals option is set at 1.50, reflecting expectations of a high-scoring game. Both teams have demonstrated strong offensive capabilities, making the “Over 2.5” and “Over 3.5” goals options attractive to bettors.

FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew – BTTS Betting

Odds of 1.444 for “BTTS: Yes” indicate a high likelihood of both teams scoring. Given the history of encounters and both teams’ current form, “BTTS: Yes” is a probable outcome.

FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew – Prediction