FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew Prediction 13.07.2025
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FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew Prediction
FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew Prediction and Betting Tips for this key MLS encounter at TQL Stadium on Saturday. In this article, you’ll find our trusted insights and MLS Predictions from the XpertStats team.
- FC Cincinnati top the Eastern Conference with a strong home record
- Columbus Crew have scored in 12 straight MLS matches
- Both teams average over 2.8 goals per match combined
- Recent meetings suggest another tight, high-scoring affair
FC Cincinnati come into this clash riding high on confidence after four consecutive league wins, including a tight 2-1 result against Chicago Fire. That result kept them clear at the top of the Eastern Conference with 42 points and showed just how tough they are to break down at TQL Stadium. The Knifey Lions have now claimed six wins from nine home matches in 2025, with a trend of narrow victories and strong starts — they’re unbeaten when leading at halftime, with nine of their wins by a single-goal margin.
Pat Noonan’s side have been efficient at both ends, netting 33 goals while conceding 27 so far. With an average of 2.89 goals per match and a 67% record for Both Teams to Score, Cincinnati fans can expect another open game. Injuries could test their depth, with key players like Nick Hagglund and Sergio Santos likely to miss out, but the squad’s resilience has been on display since the international break.
Columbus Crew, meanwhile, sit fourth in the East and have shown they can frustrate Cincinnati — unbeaten in the last four meetings (W2, D2). Wilfried Nancy’s team are unbeaten in four league games since the break, although they’ve struggled to pick up wins on the road, with no victory in their last five away trips. Despite that, they continue to find the net consistently, averaging 1.44 goals per game and boasting a league-high 89% BTTS rate this season.
With Diego Rossi and Evander both in fine form and the Crew netting in 12 consecutive matches, they’ll back themselves to keep Cincinnati’s defence busy. However, their generosity at the back — conceding an average of 1.67 goals — suggests another thriller could be on the cards. Given the trends, this clash promises goals and drama, and our second MLS Predictions tip underlines the potential for Both Teams to Score.
Backing Both Teams to Score for this MLS showdown is well-supported by the stats and recent trends. FC Cincinnati’s home games have delivered entertainment, with six wins in nine at TQL Stadium and an average of 2.89 goals per game across the season. They have failed to keep a clean sheet in 67% of matches, despite their position at the top of the table. Columbus Crew’s record screams goals too: they average more goals conceded than Cincinnati (1.67) but have no problem finding the net themselves, scoring in each of their last 12 league outings. Their away record has been inconsistent but they remain potent up front with players like Diego Rossi and Evander in form. The head-to-head trend also favours goals at both ends, with both sides netting in several recent meetings. Given both defences’ tendency to leak and both attacks’ consistency, BTTS feels like excellent value.
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