FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew Prediction & Stats | MLS | 18/10
The encounter between FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew is set to kick off at 22:00 on Sunday, 18/10.
This MLS fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
Draw
Why we predict a draw
We expect the match between FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew to end in a draw.
Both teams appear evenly matched, and we expect a balanced contest where neither side fully dominates. A draw looks like a likely outcome after 90 minutes.
Key Betting Insights
FC Cincinnati
Scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches
6 matches against Columbus Crew ended in a draw
Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
Columbus Crew
Scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
6 matches against FC Cincinnati ended in a draw
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Draw: 3/1
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FC Cincinnati Preview
FC Cincinnati has completed 27 fixtures in the MLS, securing 9 wins, 9 draws, and 9 losses — an average of 1.33 points per game. In the MLS, the team has scored 58 goals (2.15 per game) and conceded 65 (2.41 per game).
Across all competitions this season, FC Cincinnati has played 27 matches, scoring 58 goals (2.15 per match) and conceding 65 (2.41 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
FC Cincinnati
Goals Scored:60
Goals Conceded:68
Average Goals Scored:2.14
Average Goals Conceded:2.43
Wins:9
Goal Difference:-8
Date
Game
Result
14/10
FC Cincinnati
2 - 3
New England Revolution
L
10/10
Atlanta United FC
1 - 3
FC Cincinnati
W
26/09
CF Montréal
3 - 1
FC Cincinnati
L
20/09
Houston Dynamo
2 - 2
FC Cincinnati
D
12/09
FC Cincinnati
3 - 3
Charlotte
D
FC Cincinnati to win the match: 10/11
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Columbus Crew Preview
Across 28 MLS matches, Columbus Crew has posted 8 victories, 5 stalemates, and 15 defeats, averaging 1.04 points per fixture. In those games they scored 41 (1.46 per match) and conceded 46 (1.64 per match).
During the whole 2026 campaign, Columbus Crew has earned 8 wins from 28 matches across all competitions, scoring 41 goals (1.46 per match) and conceding 46 (1.64 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Columbus Crew
Goals Scored:44
Goals Conceded:47
Average Goals Scored:1.52
Average Goals Conceded:1.62
Wins:9
Goal Difference:-3
Date
Game
Result
14/10
Columbus Crew
3 - 1
Charlotte
W
10/10
Orlando City
3 - 2
Columbus Crew
L
27/09
Columbus Crew
2 - 1
Inter Miami
W
19/09
CF Montréal
0 - 2
Columbus Crew
W
12/09
Columbus Crew
0 - 1
New York Red Bulls
L
Columbus Crew to win the match: 11/5
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Statistical Insights for FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
FC Cincinnati
USA - MLS
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
L
D
D
1
Home
L
D
D
W
W
1.6
Away
W
L
D
L
L
0.8
Columbus Crew
USA - MLS
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
L
W
W
L
1.8
Home
W
W
L
W
L
1.8
Away
L
W
L
L
L
0.6
Favourite
Home Win
23/20
46.73%
Draw
3/1
25.32%
Away Win
11/5
31.95%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
FC Cincinnati
11
last 5 matches
Columbus Crew
9
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
FC Cincinnati scored +22% more goals than Columbus Crew in the last 5 matches.
FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew goals scored count, last 5 matches
New England Revolution
2
Atlanta United FC
3
CF Montréal
1
Houston Dynamo
2
Charlotte
3
3
Charlotte
2
Orlando City
2
Inter Miami
2
CF Montréal
0
New York Red Bulls
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
FC Cincinnati
12
last 5 matches
Columbus Crew
6
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
FC Cincinnati conceded +100% more goals than Columbus Crew in the last 5 matches.
FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew goals conceded count, last 5 matches
New England Revolution
3
Atlanta United FC
1
CF Montréal
3
Houston Dynamo
2
Charlotte
3
1
Charlotte
3
Orlando City
1
Inter Miami
0
CF Montréal
1
New York Red Bulls
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Key metrics
Corners
FC Cincinnati
41
last 5 matches
Columbus Crew
38
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
FC Cincinnati received +8% more corners than Columbus Crew in the last 5 matches.
FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew corners count, last 5 matches
New England Revolution
12
Atlanta United FC
4
CF Montréal
6
Houston Dynamo
7
Charlotte
12
10
Charlotte
11
Orlando City
9
Inter Miami
1
CF Montréal
7
New York Red Bulls
Key metrics
Cards
FC Cincinnati
10
last 5 matches
Columbus Crew
12
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Columbus Crew received +20% more cards than FC Cincinnati in the last 5 matches.
FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew cards count, last 5 matches
New England Revolution
3
Atlanta United FC
3
CF Montréal
2
Houston Dynamo
0
Charlotte
2
2
Charlotte
2
Orlando City
5
Inter Miami
1
CF Montréal
2
New York Red Bulls
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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