Cincinnati FC vs Columbus Crew Prediction for the Match on July 13, 2025
In-high-stakes Eastern Conference encounter at TQL Stadium on Sunday, 13 July 2025, FC Cincinnati welcome Columbus Crew. Cincinnati are looking down from atop the Summit with a 13-5-3 record, 42 points, and are in the middle of a good momentum streak, having won their last four MLS matches . Columbus Crew is the fourth with 10 wins, 8 draws, and 3 losses and thus closing in with their in-state competitors . The previous league engagement between the two teams ended in a 1-1 draw at Lower.com Field, with Kevin Denkey scoring early for Cincinnati and Columbus holding up well defensively. This contest carries enormous importance for the standings and so for bragging rights in one of MLS's oldest rivalries. With momentum on both sides and key players in form, the match will not only be tactically intense but also tightly structured as each team strives to assert its dominance.
Claim Your Welcome BonusCincinnati FC: form and statistics
Adding four straight wins to their tally, including a 2-1 victory against the Chicago Fire at home, Cincinnati is sitting at the peak of the Eastern Conference, 42 points (13-5-3). With a big draw at home, Cincinnati has now gone five games without tasting defeat in front of its own faithful at the TQL Stadium. In terms of goals per game, the side stands at an average of 1.66 and figures towards the best in goals scored at home, with 78.6% of their outings being over 1.5 goals scored. Midfielder Evander has also found his way to the net in three straight games, while Kevin Denkey has given 12 goals and an assist this season. The club's official X account started the excitement for the Orange Out at TQL Stadium this coming weekend. Head coach Pat Noonan put emphasis on the importance of the match for the fans and for the representation of the league . Boston interview insights: Noonan describes it as an "exciting game... trying to entertain... make your fan bases proud.”
Cincinnati FC Lineup
Lineup: Roman Celentano, DeAndre Yedlin, Miles Robinson, Matt Miazga, Lukas Engel, Luca Orellano, Tah Brian Anunga, Evander, Pavel Bucha, Gerardo Valenzuela, Kevin Denkey
Out:Gilberto Flores, Nick Hagglund
Head coach: Pat Noonan
Columbus Crew: form and statistics
Columbus Crew are sitting fourth in the Eastern Conference with a 10-8-3 tally and 38 points. They played out a 1-1 draw away from home in Seattle, with 57 % possession and with three shots at target, Diego Rossi getting the goal. The squad averages 1.48 goals per match with more than 83 % of away fixtures seeing an over 1.5 goals. Striker Rossi has garnered ten goals and three assists this season, with depth offered to the team by midfielders like Max Arfsten and Daniel Gazdag. Crew manager Wilfried Nancy confirmed goalkeeper Patrick Schulte is still recuperating from a torso concern, whereas Malte Amundsen and Rudy Camacho are still out. According to the coach, the team "survived winless droughts in May" and have remained unbeaten since.
Columbus Crew Lineup
Lineup: Evan Bush, Steven Moreira, Sean Zawadski, Yevhen Cheberko, Mo Farsi, Dylan Chambost, Darlington Nagbe, Max Arfsten, Daniel Gazdag, Diego Rossi, Jacen Russell-Rowe
Out: Malte Amundsen (knee), Rudy Camacho (thigh), Nicho Hagen (thigh), Patrick Schulte (questionable torso)
Head coach: Wilfried Nancy
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Cincinnati FC vs Columbus Crew Head-to-Head Statistics
This has been 19 MLS matches for the Ohio derby: Columbus earned eight victories, Cincinnati four, and seven were draws. On their last visit to Lower.com Field, the two sides ended 1–1 after an early strike from Denkey for Cincinnati. The recent H2H reveals tight margins: Columbus won four out of five whilst Cincinnati got the one.
Cincinnati FC vs Columbus Crew Betting Tips and Odds
- 88 % of H2H matches featured over 1.5 goals
- Both teams scored in 63 % of meetings
- Cincinnati has over 1.5 goals in 78.6 % of home matches
- Columbus featured over 1.5 total goals in 83 % of away games
- Cincinnati is unbeaten in four, including three clean sheets at home
- Columbus are unbeaten in June and early July, including a draw with Seattle
Cincinnati FC vs Columbus Crew Match Prediction
I predict a close 2–1 win for Cincinnati FC. Cincinnati's four-game winning streak and strong home scoring form give me confidence—they average around 1.66 goals per match at home. I see Evander and Denkey continuing to impact—Evander has scored in the last three matches, and Denkey has 12 goals on the season. Meanwhile, Columbus have been consistent, unbeaten in recent fixtures, but their away record shows they concede under pressure—83 % of away games see at least two goals, but their defence drops late.
My top betting tips:
Cincinnati to win @ 2.359 odds on 1xbet — back a narrow home victory based on current form.
Over 2.5 goals @ 1.607 odds on Betway — both teams tend to score, and matches often exceed 2.5 goals (75 %).
Both teams to score @ 1.6 odds on Bet365 — high BTTS frequency (63 %) in the derby.
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