Prediction for match FC Cincinnati — Columbus Crew, 09.11.2025

Match Analysis: FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew

In the upcoming MLS clash between FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew on November 8, 2025, the odds for the main outcomes are as follows: a win for FC Cincinnati is priced at 2.38, a draw at 3.60, and a victory for Columbus Crew at 2.70. The probability percentages calculated from these odds suggest a 39.33% chance of a win for FC Cincinnati, a 26% chance of a draw, and a 34.67% chance of a win for Columbus Crew. The teams are closely matched, and the bookmakers don't see a clear favorite, although FC Cincinnati holds a slight edge in the odds.

Team Results and Statistics

Over the last five matches, FC Cincinnati has averaged 44.2% possession, 2.4 yellow cards, 10.2 fouls, and 1.2 offsides per game. Columbus Crew, on the other hand, has maintained 56.6% possession, with fewer yellow cards at 0.6, 9.2 fouls, and 4.4 offsides per match. In their last three encounters, FC Cincinnati lost to Columbus Crew 0-4 on November 2, defeated Columbus Crew 1-0 on October 27, and beat CF Montréal 3-0 on October 18. During the same period, Columbus Crew beat FC Cincinnati 4-0 on November 2, lost to FC Cincinnati 0-1 on October 27, and won against New York Red Bulls 3-1 on October 18. In their last head-to-head on November 2, Columbus Crew thrashed FC Cincinnati 4-0, with the total goals exceeding 2.5.

Goals Statistics

In their last five matches, both teams have played over 2.5 goals twice and under 2.5 goals three times. In the first half, FC Cincinnati had 2 out of 5 matches with at least two goals, while Columbus Crew had 3 out of 5. In the second half, FC Cincinnati had 3 out of 5 matches with over 1.5 goals, while Columbus Crew had 2 out of 5. On average, FC Cincinnati scores 2.2 goals per match (scoring 1.2, conceding 1), and Columbus Crew averages 2.6 goals per game (scoring 1.6, conceding 1). FC Cincinnati most frequently scores between the 31st-45th and 61st-75th minutes (33% each), while Columbus Crew scores most often between the 61st-75th minute (36%). In terms of goals conceded, FC Cincinnati has an even distribution across three intervals - 0-15, 31-45, and 76-90 minutes (33% each), whereas Columbus Crew concedes half their goals in the 0-15 and 31-45 minute intervals (50% each). Overall, neither team has been consistently high-scoring, with the under 3.5 goals bet winning in 8 of their last 10 matches. Given the average goal activity and the frequency of the under 3.5 total in their series, betting on under 3.5 goals seems logical.

Corner Kicks in the Match

On average, FC Cincinnati earns 3 corners per game, while Columbus Crew earns 5. The frequency of over 9.5 total corners has been 3 out of 5 for both FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew. The market offers over 8.5 corners at 1.67 and under 8.5 at 2.10. Based on recent match statistics, betting on over 8.5 total corners appears justified. For the outcome on corners, FC Cincinnati is favored with odds of 2.05. Notably, Columbus Crew tends to earn more corners, but the distribution in head-to-head matches is significant. Overall, considering a bet on over 8.5 total corners is reasonable.