| Odds via Tonybet | |
| FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew | Saturday, November 8, 2025, 6 PM EST |
| FC Cincinnati odds | +134 |
| Columbus Crew odds | +165 |
| Draw | +265 |
| Both teams to score | Yes -209, No +148 |
FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew Preview and Team News
FC Cincinnati Team News
FC Cincinnati saw their six-match undefeated run across all competitions end abruptly in Game 2 of this three-game series as they suffered a 4-0 loss in Columbus.
That defeat was the team’s third in their previous nine encounters (W5, D1, L3), and there’s no doubt they’ll need to produce a better effort if they’re to secure a spot in the next round of the 2025 MLS Playoffs.
Fortunately for them, they’ll be playing at TQL Stadium, where they’re unbeaten in four straight outings (W3, D1). However, before that stretch, they had also lost three in a row, so it might be a bit hard to trust them to get the job done. The inconsistencies Cincinnati have shown on both sides of the ball at times are what have them with their backs against the wall heading into this matchup.
The squad looked so overmatched in Game 2 that they produced just one shot on target, three corner kicks, and a minuscule 0.01 xG. However, they’ve posted a higher xG than their opponents in three of their previous four fixtures at home, so they could have a strong chance to bounce back here.
The head-to-head (H2H) record also backs them up, as Cincinnati are undefeated in four of their previous five encounters with Columbus at TQL Stadium (W2, D2, L1).
FC Cincinnati predicted lineup vs Columbus Crew (3-4-1-2): Celentano; Engel, Hagglund, Robinson; Echenique, Bucha, Gidi, Orellano; Evander; Denkey, Brenner.
Columbus Crew Team News
The Columbus Crew needed to bounce back after losing Game 1 of the series at TQL Stadium, and that’s exactly what they did in Game 2, thrashing Cincinnati 4-0 and delivering one of their most dominant performances of the campaign.
However, it’s worth exercising some caution regarding what Columbus can bring to the table in this decisive contest, given their recent form.
In their last 10 outings across all competitions, the Crew have won just three times (W3, D3, L4). Perhaps the most concerning trend is that they haven’t posted the same result in back-to-back fixtures over that span.
Playing away from home hasn’t been kind to Columbus either, as they’re on a four-match winless skid on enemy territory (D1, L3) and have failed to score in two of the last three.
If the Crew deliver something close to what they did in Game 2, they might have a good chance of pulling off an upset in this new edition of the “Hell Is Real” derby.
However, based on the way they’ve been playing on the road in recent weeks, it’s easy to see why the team enter this make-or-break contest as underdogs.
Columbus Crew predicted lineup vs FC Cincinnati (3-4-2-1): Schulte; Amundsen, Moreira, Zawadzki; Herrera, Chambost, Nagbe, Arfsten; Picard, Habroune; Rossi.
FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew Main Match Info
- Date and Kickoff Time: Saturday, November 8, 2025, 6 PM EST
- Stadium: TQL Stadium
- Location: Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Last match: Columbus Crew 4:0 FC Cincinnati (November 2, 2025, MLS)
FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew Prediction, Odds
- Pick: FC Cincinnati to win and both teams to score
- Odds: +280 (Tonybet)
- Correct score prediction: FC Cincinnati 3-2 Columbus Crew
Each of Cincinnati’s last four outings across all competitions has ended with only one team scoring, and only three of their last nine have seen both sides find the back of the net. However, given what’s at stake here, it’s hard to see either squad trying to play with a defensive approach or excessive caution. These 90 minutes will determine which club will move into the next round of the postseason and which one will need to pack their bags and go home.
While this fixture looks extremely even on paper, it’s fair to see Cincinnati as the favourites here. The support of the home fans should make the difference, and they’ll be counting on their four-game undefeated run at TQL Stadium to get the job done here. We could also see both teams score, even if that hasn’t been the trend lately.
FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew Betting Tip
- Pick: Over 3.5 total goals
- Odds: +129 (Tonybet)
Two of the previous four meetings between these two clubs have produced over 3.5 total goals, including the most recent one that ended in a 4-0 win for Columbus. It’s also worth noting that two of those four games have seen both sides find the back of the net, so there could be potential for a high-scoring matchup here.
Considering that seven of the last 10 encounters between these teams have seen at least three total goals, both the body of work and historical data also point towards another open, attacking contest.
FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew: Where to Watch (Canada)
- MLS Season Pass
- Amazon Prime Video
- EA Sports FC
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