FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew | Expert Betting Tip & Odds (10/18/2026)

The MLS is the pinnacle of the game in its association — and matchday 1 delivers a fixture worthy of that billing. FC Cincinnati (.) host Columbus Crew (.) at TQL Stadium on Sunday at 21:00. The hosts won their last outing 1 - 3 against Atlanta United FC and have won 4 of their last 9 games — determined to show they belong at this level with a strong home performance. Columbus Crew lost 3 - 2 against Orlando City SC last time out. Our statistical model gives a 61% probability to FC Cincinnati claiming a home win on the top-flight stage.

The Best Bets for FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew on Sunday

Three-Way BetFC Cincinnati61%10/11·ZizobetT&C's apply | +18 Total Goals Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 Goals84%2/5·ZizobetT&C's apply | +18 ★ Expert TipExpert TipOver 3.5 Goals67%10/11·RollinoT&C's apply | +18

Latest expert prediction with statistical analysis

Three-Way BetFC Cincinnati 61% · X 18% · Columbus Crew 21%FC CincinnatiXColumbus CrewBoth Teams To Score Yes/NoYes 76% · No 24%YesNoTotal Goals Over/Under 2.5Over 84% · Under 16%OverUnderTotal Goals Over/Under 3.5Over 67% · Under 33%OverUnderCorrect Score3-17%2-17%3-26%

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The Best Bookmaker Odds for FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew – Side by Side

ProbabilityFC Cincinnati61%Draw18%Columbus Crew21%

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FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew: Head-to-Head Record and Current Form

FC Cincinnati Form

Last 5 games

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FC Cincinnati most recently faced Atlanta United FC, winning the match 1 - 3. It was a result that left the squad in confident mood ahead of this next challenge.

The last 6 months have seen FC Cincinnati play 9 competitive matches, winning 4 and losing 1. Of their 4 home games during this stretch, they have won 2 and lost 1. They have scored 29 goals at home and away combined, conceding 22.

FC Cincinnati's most recent 9 games tell an interesting story. They have scored 29 goals (3.22 per game) while conceding 22 (2.44 per game). In terms of home performances, FC Cincinnati have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their 4 home matches – a record that provides useful context ahead of this fixture.

Columbus Crew Form

Last 5 games

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The last outing for Columbus Crew was against Orlando City SC — a match they lost 3 - 2. A defeat they will be eager to put right when they travel to TQL Stadium.

In the last 6 months, Columbus Crew have played 9 games, winning 3 of them. Their away record in that period reads wins and 4 defeats from 5 matches on the road. Offensively, they have netted 14 goals while conceding 16 – a defensive average of 1.78 per game.

A closer look at Columbus Crew's last 9 games reveals a side that has scored 14 goals and conceded 16. Their away performances stand out: wins from 5 away fixtures, with 4 defeats — averaging 1.56 goals scored and 1.78 conceded per game.

Stats per Game

FC Cincinnati Columbus Crew

Goals scored

1.5

Corners

3.8

5.1

Fouls

12.7

Saves

1.9

MLS

MLS Table

#	Team	Played	Diff.	Pnts
1	Nashville S.C.	28	37	63
2	Inter Miami CF	28	18	49
3	Chicago Fire FC	28	11	48
· · · 4 places · · ·
8	New York Red Bulls	28	-14	36
9	FC Cincinnati Home	27	-7	36
10	New York City FC	28	4	33
· · · 1 place · · ·
12	D.C. United	27	-12	30
13	Columbus Crew Away	28	-5	29
14	Atlanta United FC	28	-15	27

Last Meetings

07/13/2025

FC Cincinnati
Columbus Crew

2-4

05/17/2025

Columbus Crew
FC Cincinnati

1-1

09/14/2024

FC Cincinnati
Columbus Crew

0-0

05/11/2024

Columbus Crew
FC Cincinnati

1-2

Form Trend – Points per Game (Last 5 Matches)

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FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew: AI Analysis and Our Top Bet for Matchday 1

Taking into account the current form of both FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew, our statistical model points to FC Cincinnati claiming the three points at TQL Stadium — 61% probability, odds of 10/11 at Zizobet. Our AI pick for maximum value in this fixture is "Total Goals Over/Under 3.5" — 67% probability with odds of 10/11 at Rollino.Best Tip Over 3.5 Goals10/11Place betT&C's apply | +18