Prediction for match Columbus Crew — FC Cincinnati, 03.11.2025

Match Analysis: Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati

In the MLS, Columbus Crew will face FC Cincinnati on November 2, 2025. The odds for a Columbus Crew win are set at 1.85, for FC Cincinnati at 3.70, and for a draw at 3.90. The probabilities are distributed as follows: 50.65% for Columbus Crew's success, 25.32% for FC Cincinnati, and 24.03% for a draw. Columbus Crew is the favorite, but the gap between the teams isn't too large, adding intrigue to the match in terms of power distribution. It's worth noting that both teams are capable of fighting for the result based on the odds, and a draw isn't ruled out according to the percentages.

Team Results and Statistics

Looking at secondary metrics, Columbus Crew has an average possession of 53.2% over the last 5 matches, with an average of 1 yellow card, 9.8 fouls, and 4.8 offsides. FC Cincinnati has 48% possession, 2 yellow cards, 9.8 fouls, and 1.4 offsides. In the last five matches, Columbus Crew: 27.10 - FC Cincinnati 1-0 Columbus Crew; 18.10 - Columbus Crew 3-1 New York Red Bulls; 04.10 - Orlando City 1-1 Columbus Crew. For FC Cincinnati: 27.10 - FC Cincinnati 1-0 Columbus Crew; 18.10 - FC Cincinnati 3-0 CF Montréal; 04.10 - New York Red Bulls 0-1 FC Cincinnati. The last head-to-head match was on 27.10.2025, ending with a 1-0 win for FC Cincinnati, and the total of 2.5 was not surpassed.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In terms of totals over the last 5 games, Columbus Crew surpassed the total of 2.5 goals only once, with 4 games under 2.5. FC Cincinnati went over 2.5 goals twice, under three times. In the first halves, both teams went over 1.5 goals twice; in the second halves, Columbus Crew did so in 1 out of 5, FC Cincinnati in 3 out of 5. On average, Columbus Crew scores 1 and concedes 1.2 over 5 matches, while FC Cincinnati scores 1.8 and concedes 0.6. Average match goals: Columbus Crew 2.2, FC Cincinnati 2.4. In terms of goal intervals: Columbus Crew scores most frequently between 16-30 minutes (38%), FC Cincinnati in the final stretch, 76-90 minutes (43%). Columbus Crew concedes most often in three intervals: 0-15, 31-45, and 46-60 minutes (33% each), while FC Cincinnati concedes in 0-15 and 76-90 minutes (33% each). Considering both teams' average scoring and totals close to 2-3 goals per match, and FC Cincinnati's slightly brighter attack, betting on both teams to score seems logical. The odds for this event are 1.50.

Corners in the Match

Columbus Crew averages 4.4 corners in 5 matches, FC Cincinnati 3.2. The total corners over 9.5 occurred in 2 out of 5 for Columbus Crew and 3 out of 5 for FC Cincinnati. Corner odds: over 8.5 is at 1.67, under 9.5 also at 1.67, over 9 at 1.88, under 9 at 1.92. Columbus Crew is the favorite for corners with odds of 1.50. Based on the average corner activity and frequency of totals, betting on over 8.5 or over 9 corners seems reasonable, but the success rate is less than 60%.