Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati Prediction
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AI call
Columbus Crew or draw
43%
26%
31%
Home Win
Draw
Away Win
Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati prediction: Sportiko gives Columbus Crew a 43% chance of winning, FC Cincinnati 31% and the draw 26%. Last updated 26 Jul 2026, 01:24.
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Timeline
⚽
0–1
9'
Kévin Denkey
assist: Evander
Jamal Thiaré
assist: Dylan Chambost
41'
⚽
1–1
Dániel Gazdag
Penalty
45+6'
⚽
2–1
HT 2–1
Sekou Tidiany Bangoura
⇄ André Gomes
46'
⇄
⇄
65'
Kenji Mboma Dem
⇄ Tom Barlow
⇄
65'
Ender Echenique
⇄ Bryan Ramirez
▮
66'
Matt Miazga
Yellow Card
⇄
71'
Matt Miazga
⇄ Kyle Smith
⇄
71'
Kévin Denkey
⇄ Ayoub Jabbari
Dylan Chambost
⇄ Tarun Karumanchi
72'
⇄
Jamal Thiaré
⇄ Hugo Picard
79'
⇄
⇄
85'
Obinna Nwobodo
⇄ Tah Anunga
Dániel Gazdag
86'
⇄
Steven Moreira
⇄ Malte Amundsen
86'
⇄
▮
90+4'
Gerardo Valenzuela
Red Card
FT 2–1
Columbus Crew
Match Stats
FC Cincinnati
53%
Ball Possession
47%
2.29
Expected Goals (xG)
0.80
13
Total Shots
11
6
Shots on Goal
5
5
Shots off Goal
5
2
Blocked Shots
1
7
Shots insidebox
5
6
Shots outsidebox
6
4
Corner Kicks
4
1
Offsides
1
11
Fouls
6
0
Yellow Cards
1
Red Cards
4
Goalkeeper Saves
4
523
Total passes
452
475
Passes accurate
399
91%
Passes %
88%
1.19
goals_prevented
1.19
Columbus Crew
| Player | Rating | Min | G | A | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dylan Chambost M | 8.3 | 70' | – | 1 | 1 | 64 (57%) | – |
| 27 Maximilian Arfsten M | 7.3 | 90' | – | – | 1 | 40 (32%) | 3 |
| 8 Dániel Gazdag F | 7.3 | 85' | 1 | – | 3 | 46 (41%) | – |
| 20 André Gomes M | 7.3 | 45' | – | – | – | 33 (32%) | 2 |
| 16 Taha Habroune F | 7.2 | 90' | – | – | 2 | 49 (44%) | 3 |
| 19 Jamal Thiaré F | 7.2 | 79' | 1 | – | 3 | 6 (5%) | – |
| 28 Patrick Schulte G | 7.0 | 90' | – | – | – | 31 (27%) | – |
| 23 Mohamed Farsi M | 6.9 | 90' | – | – | – | 34 (33%) | 2 |
| 25 Sean Zawadzki D | 6.9 | 90' | – | – | – | 56 (51%) | 3 |
| 50 Tarun Karumanchi M | 6.7 | 20' | – | – | – | 8 (6%) | 2 |
| 4 Rudy Camacho D | 6.6 | 90' | – | – | – | 69 (67%) | 2 |
| 17 Sekou Tidiany Bangoura M | 6.5 | 45' | – | – | – | 37 (33%) | 1 |
| 31 Steven Moreira D | 6.3 | 85' | – | – | 1 | 48 (46%) | 1 |
| 30 Hugo Picard M | 6.3 | 11' | – | – | – | 1 (1%) | – |
| 18 Malte Amundsen D | — | 5' | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| 46 Chase Adams F | — | 5' | – | – | – | – | 1 |
FC Cincinnati
| Player | Rating | Min | G | A | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Roman Celentano G | 8.7 | 90' | – | – | – | 12 (10%) | – |
| 9 Kévin Denkey F | 7.6 | 70' | 1 | – | 3 | 11 (9%) | 1 |
| 5 Obinna Nwobodo M | 7.2 | 85' | – | – | – | 36 (32%) | 5 |
| 29 Bryan Ramirez D | 7.2 | 26' | – | – | – | 12 (12%) | 1 |
| 10 Evander F | 7.0 | 90' | – | 1 | 4 | 41 (34%) | 2 |
| 11 Samuel Gidi D | 6.7 | 90' | – | – | – | 68 (59%) | 1 |
| 22 Gerardo Valenzuela M | 6.7 | 90' | – | – | 1 | 44 (38%) | 1 |
| 99 Ayoub Jabbari F | 6.7 | 20' | – | – | – | 3 (2%) | – |
| 12 Miles Robinson D | 6.6 | 90' | – | – | – | 56 (52%) | 1 |
| 20 Pavel Bucha M | 6.6 | 90' | – | – | – | 54 (48%) | 3 |
| 24 Kyle Smith D | 6.6 | 20' | – | – | – | 23 (20%) | – |
| 17 Kenji Mboma Dem F | 6.3 | 64' | – | – | 1 | 25 (23%) | 1 |
| 16 Tom Barlow F | 6.3 | 26' | – | – | 1 | 6 (5%) | – |
| 66 Ender Echenique M | 6.2 | 64' | – | – | – | 19 (16%) | – |
| 21 Matt Miazga D | 5.9 | 70' | – | – | – | 37 (34%) | – |
| 27 Tah Anunga M | — | 5' | – | – | – | 5 (5%) | 1 |
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Low (43%)
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Match summary
In the upcoming Major League Soccer match, Columbus Crew will face FC Cincinnati in what promises to be a competitive encounter. Columbus Crew has shown a solid home record, averaging 1.8 points per game, while FC Cincinnati has been resilient on the road, with a 1.5 points per game average. Key players to watch include Columbus' leading scorer, who has netted 12 goals this season, and Cincinnati's playmaker, who leads the team in assists. Both teams will look to capitalize on defensive weaknesses, as Columbus has conceded an average of 1.3 goals per game, while Cincinnati has improved their defensive stats recently. This derby clash could significantly impact playoff positions in the Eastern Conference.
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Columbus Crew
No scorer data.
FC Cincinnati
K. Denkey
14 gls
Evander
12 gls
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No head-to-head history found between these teams.
Columbus Crew — Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | A CF Montreal | W | 0 - 2 |
| 16 Sep | H Orlando City SC | W | 2 - 1 |
| 12 Sep | H New York Red Bulls | L | 0 - 1 |
| 09 Sep | A DC United | L | 2 - 1 |
| 05 Sep | H Colorado Rapids | W | 3 - 0 |
FC Cincinnati — Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | A Houston Dynamo | D | 2 - 2 |
| 12 Sep | H Charlotte | D | 3 - 3 |
| 09 Sep | A Philadelphia Union | L | 5 - 0 |
| 30 Aug | A Nashville SC | L | 4 - 0 |
| 22 Aug | H Seattle Sounders | D | 1 - 1 |
Major League Soccer Standings
Eastern Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nashville SC
|
26 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 53 | 21 | +32 | 57 |
| 2 |
New England Revolution
|
26 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 45 | 33 | +12 | 46 |
| 3 |
Inter Miami
|
26 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 63 | 48 | +15 | 46 |
| 4 |
Charlotte
|
26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 47 | 37 | +10 | 43 |
| 5 |
Chicago Fire
|
25 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 45 | 38 | +7 | 39 |
| 6 |
Philadelphia Union
|
26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 50 | 42 | +8 | 36 |
| 7 |
Orlando City SC
|
26 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 46 | 60 | -14 | 34 |
| 8 |
New York Red Bulls
|
26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 34 | 48 | -14 | 33 |
| 9 |
FC Cincinnati
|
25 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 54 | 61 | -7 | 33 |
| 10 |
New York City FC
|
26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 39 | 34 | +5 | 32 |
| 11 |
DC United
|
25 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 31 | 39 | -8 | 29 |
| 12 |
Toronto FC
|
26 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 39 | 49 | -10 | 29 |
| 13 |
Columbus Crew
|
26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 37 | 42 | -5 | 26 |
| 14 |
Atlanta United FC
|
26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 30 | 43 | -13 | 26 |
| 15 |
CF Montreal
|
26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 31 | 53 | -22 | 21 |
Western Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vancouver Whitecaps
|
25 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 56 | 23 | +33 | 49 |
| 2 |
Houston Dynamo
|
26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 34 | 30 | +4 | 44 |
| 3 |
St. Louis City
|
26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 45 | 36 | +9 | 44 |
| 4 |
FC Dallas
|
26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 49 | 42 | +7 | 44 |
| 5 |
San Jose Earthquakes
|
26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 46 | 38 | +8 | 42 |
| 6 |
Los Angeles FC
|
27 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 43 | 29 | +14 | 41 |
| 7 |
Colorado Rapids
|
26 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 36 | 35 | +1 | 36 |
| 8 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
|
27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 34 | 42 | -8 | 33 |
| 9 |
Portland Timbers
|
26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 47 | 48 | -1 | 32 |
| 10 |
Seattle Sounders
|
25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 30 | 33 | -3 | 32 |
| 11 |
San Diego
|
26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 44 | 44 | 0 | 31 |
| 12 |
Austin
|
26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 32 | 44 | -12 | 30 |
| 13 |
Real Salt Lake
|
26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 37 | 44 | -7 | 29 |
| 14 |
Minnesota United FC
|
26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 39 | 46 | -7 | 29 |
| 15 |
Sporting Kansas City
|
25 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 29 | 63 | -34 | 18 |
Columbus Crew
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Coach: Laurent Courtois
28
Schulte
25
Zawadzki
4
Camacho
31
Moreira
27
Arfsten
17
Bangoura
7
Chambost
23
Farsi
8
Gazdag
16
Habroune
19
Thiaré
Starting XI
| # | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Patrick Schulte | G |
| 31 | Steven Moreira | D |
| 4 | Rudy Camacho | D |
| 25 | Sean Zawadzki | D |
| 23 | Mohamed Farsi | M |
| 7 | Dylan Chambost | M |
| 17 | Sekou Tidiany Bangoura | M |
| 27 | Maximilian Arfsten | M |
| 16 | Taha Habroune | F |
| 8 | Dániel Gazdag | F |
| 19 | Jamal Thiaré | F |
Substitutes
| 1 | Nicholas Hagen | G |
| 18 | Malte Amundsen | D |
| 12 | Cesar Ruvalcaba | D |
| 45 | Owen Presthus | D |
| 50 | Tarun Karumanchi | M |
| 30 | Hugo Picard | M |
| 14 | Amar Sejdic | M |
| 20 | André Gomes | M |
| 90 | Nariman Akhundzade | F |
| 46 | Chase Adams | F |
FC Cincinnati
Formation: 3-4-3
Coach: Pat Noonan
18
Celentano
12
Robinson
21
Miazga
11
Gidi
66
Echenique
5
Nwobodo
22
Valenzuela
20
Bucha
10
Evander
9
Denkey
17
Dem
Starting XI
| # | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Roman Celentano | G |
| 11 | Samuel Gidi | D |
| 21 | Matt Miazga | D |
| 12 | Miles Robinson | D |
| 20 | Pavel Bucha | M |
| 22 | Gerardo Valenzuela | M |
| 5 | Obinna Nwobodo | M |
| 66 | Ender Echenique | M |
| 17 | Kenji Mboma Dem | F |
| 9 | Kévin Denkey | F |
| 10 | Evander | F |
Substitutes
| 13 | Evan Louro | G |
| 2 | Alvas Powell | D |
| 24 | Kyle Smith | D |
| 4 | Nick Hagglund | D |
| 15 | Teenage Hadebe | D |
| 29 | Bryan Ramirez | D |
| 27 | Tah Anunga | M |
| 16 | Tom Barlow | F |
| 99 | Ayoub Jabbari | F |