Our tips
Locked two hours before kick offSafe tip78%
Over 2.5 goalsMost likely to winFair 1.282 units
Bold tip43%
FC Cincinnati to win and Over 2.5Bigger price, loses more oftenFair 2.311 unit
Shujaa verdict
From results, prices, form and restOur prediction for FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew is FC Cincinnati to win, with a 50% chance. The most likely score is 2-1. Our best bet is Over 2.5 goals at 1.28.
Cincinnati recent form-4%Columbus recent form+1%Columbus league table0%
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Team records
Last 20 games, all competitions
CincinnatiColumbus
20Games played20
6Wins7
9Draws2
5Losses11
46Goals scored30
49Goals conceded33
2.3Scored per game1.5
2.5Conceded per game1.6
5W 3D 1LHome record6W 0D 5L
1W 6D 4LAway record1W 2D 6L
5%Clean sheets20%
85%Both teams scored70%
80%Over 2.5 goals75%
Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.
League table
MLSGood to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full MLS table
Key players
Top of each side this seasonGood to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.
Goals and markets
Chance and fair priceBoth teams to score78%1.28
Cincinnati or draw70%1.42
Cincinnati win and over 2.544%2.28
Columbus win and over 2.525%3.93
Most likely scores
2-17.3%
2-27.0%
1-16.3%
3-16.0%
3-25.7%
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Where to bet on Cincinnati v Columbus
Our top pick is Over 2.5 goals. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.
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Match preview
FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew: FC Cincinnati are favourites- 1
What our numbers sayThe model gives FC Cincinnati 50%, the draw 20% and Columbus Crew 30%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.
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Recent formFC Cincinnati took 2 points from their last 5 games and Columbus Crew took 9 from 5. Columbus Crew come in with the better run.
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Home and awayFC Cincinnati won 5 of their last 9 games at home. Columbus Crew won 1 of their last 9 on the road.
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GoalsFC Cincinnati score 2.3 goals a game and let in 2.5. Columbus Crew score 1.5 and let in 1.6. Over 2.5 goals landed in 16 of FC Cincinnati games and 15 of Columbus Crew games in that run.
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Head to headIn the last 4 meetings, FC Cincinnati won 2 and Columbus Crew won 2 with 0 draws. The last one ended Columbus Crew 2, FC Cincinnati 1.
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The safest betOver 2.5 goals has a 78% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.
FC Cincinnati form
FC Cincinnati have 6 wins, 9 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 46 goals scored and 49 conceded. At home they have 5 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss from 9. Their last 5 results read L, D, D, L, L, newest first.
Columbus Crew form
Columbus Crew have 7 wins, 2 draws and 11 losses in their last 20 games, with 30 goals scored and 33 conceded. Away from home they have 1 win, 2 draws and 6 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read W, W, L, L, W, newest first.
Head to head
These two have met 4 times in our records. FC Cincinnati won 2, Columbus Crew won 2 and 0 games ended level. Last time out it finished Columbus Crew 2, FC Cincinnati 1.
Our call
We expect FC Cincinnati to score about 2.5 goals and Columbus Crew about 1.9. That points to FC Cincinnati to win, with 2-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 2.5 goals at 1.28. Our bold bet is FC Cincinnati to win and Over 2.5 at 2.31.
Questions people in Kenya ask
Who will win FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew?
Our prediction for FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew is FC Cincinnati to win, with a 50% chance. The most likely score is 2-1. Our best bet is Over 2.5 goals at 1.28.
What is the score prediction for FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew?
2-1 is the most likely score, followed by 2-2 and 1-1. We expect FC Cincinnati to score 2.5 goals and Columbus Crew 1.9.
Will both teams score in FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew?
Both teams to score has a 78% chance. Both sides scored in 17 of FC Cincinnati last 20 games and 14 of Columbus Crew last 20.
How are FC Cincinnati playing?
FC Cincinnati have 6 wins, 9 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 46 goals scored and 49 conceded. At home they have 5 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss from 9. Their last 5 results read L, D, D, L, L, newest first.
How are Columbus Crew playing?
Columbus Crew have 7 wins, 2 draws and 11 losses in their last 20 games, with 30 goals scored and 33 conceded. Away from home they have 1 win, 2 draws and 6 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read W, W, L, L, W, newest first.
What happened when FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew last met?
It ended Columbus Crew 2, FC Cincinnati 1. In the last 4 meetings FC Cincinnati won 2 and Columbus Crew won 2.
What is the best bet for FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew?
Over 2.5 goals at 1.28, with a 78% chance.
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