Сincinnati vs Columbus Crew Prediction 8 November 2025
🔊 It's another MLS playoff series that has reached its decisive match. Now, the winner takes it all. Let's take a closer look at the battle between Cincinnati and Columbus Crew. Here’s our prediction for the game. The betting tip will be at the very end.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the long stretch of matches, Columbus hold the upper hand against their opponent. This season, they've also secured more victories, winning two out of four matches, along with one draw.
Head-to-head statistics Сincinnati - Columbus Crew
Cincinnati Team Overview
🔵 The regular MLS season was marked by inconsistent results, a trend that continued into the playoffs. A prime example is Cincinnati's performance. They clinched the first match of the series against Columbus with a 1-0 victory, only to suffer a crushing 4-0 defeat away from home. Such an outcome was unexpected, but football often defies prediction.
⚪️ In the second match of the series, Yuya Kubo received two yellow cards in the first half, leaving his team a man down with the score at 0-1. Cincinnati's response was somewhat puzzling, as they stuck to their usual approach. The result was a dismal 0-4 loss. The team failed to register a single shot on target, and their xG was a shameful 0.03. Once again this season, we highlight a recurring issue: the team lacks a backup plan. On that day, even club leader Evander faltered, earning a low rating and being substituted during the game. Expectations for the Brazilian are high, and rightly so.
Match Results: Cincinnati
Columbus Crew Team Overview
⚪️ The intrigue is alive as Crew reignited it in the second match. Understanding what influences team football is incredibly challenging. The combination of disastrous and triumphant matches leaves many questions. In the series against Cincinnati, the club delivered two starkly different performances, yet they have reached the decisive battle.
⚫️ Once again, let's talk about the second game. What if there hadn't been a sending-off? The match could have unfolded quite differently. Had Cincinnati adjusted their tactics, an upset might have been on the cards. Columbus, on the other hand, deserves praise for sticking to their game plan and effectively capitalizing on key opportunities. It's surprising that the forwards didn't find the net, despite the team registering 10 shots on target and an xG of 3.25.
Match Results: Columbus Crew
Latest news
Cincinnati
❌ As you've gathered, Kubo will not be playing (red card). We also won't see Matthew Miazga, as he is still recovering from an injury.
Columbus Crew
✅ Columbus only have injuries among their rotational players. These absences are unlikely to impact the result.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 21;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 4; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.57;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.67, while the visitors net 0.9.
First-Half Stats: Cincinnati (home) vs Columbus Crew (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- wins: 6 (33.33%) vs 3 (16.67%);
- losses: 1 (5.56%) vs 6 (33.33%);
- draws: 11 (61.11%) vs 9 (50%);
- Average goals scored: 0.78 vs 1.83;
- Average goals conceded: 0.22 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- losses: 1 vs 2;
- draws: 5 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.4) vs 1.8 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.7).
- Cincinnati have drawn in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 home games (MLS).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 21;
- home team wins - 5, away team wins - 10, draws - 6.
Statistics: Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew
- matches played in the tournament: 34 vs 34;
- wins: 21 vs 15;
- win percentage: 58% vs 42%;
- losses: 10 vs 9;
- draws: 5 vs 12.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 3;
- losses: 3 vs 4;
- draws: 1 vs 3.
- Columbus Crew have not won in 8 of last 9 away games.
- Columbus Crew have not won in 7 of last 8 away games (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.1, the guests - 2.05;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.14;
- both teams scored: overall - 11; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew
- average total in the tournament: 2.69 vs 3.08;
- average total goals scored: 1.47 vs 1.64;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.69 vs 0.94;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.78 vs 0.69;
- Cincinnati: average total at home in the tournament - 1.56;
- Columbus Crew: average total away in the tournament - 1.44;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.17) vs 1.7 (away - 1.33).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 8 Cincinnati home games (MLS).
Prediction on corners
Cincinnati: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.17; at home field - 4.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.6; at home field - 4.17.
Columbus Crew: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.97, away - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.2; away - 3.83.
- Columbus Crew have taken under 4.5 corners in 6 of last 7 away games against Cincinnati (MLS).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4.76 (2.38 for home team and 2.38 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4.73 (2.73 for home team and 2 for away team).
Cincinnati: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.03; at home - 2.17;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.8; at home - 2.
Columbus Crew: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.25, away - 1.44;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1; away - 1.17.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 21;
- both teams scored all-time - 11 times;
- on the home team’s field - 7 times.
Statistics: Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew
- number of matches played in the tournament: 34 vs 34;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 18 vs 26;
- number of BTTS matches for Cincinnati at home - 9 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Columbus Crew away - 13 (72%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Cincinnati at home - 2 (33%);
- BTTS matches for Columbus Crew away - 3 (50%).
Editorial Prediction
Choosing a winner is off the table here; the match could go either way. What seems obvious sometimes doesn't pan out in MLS. We suggest focusing on goal scoring potential, which offers a betting opportunity. The first match at Cincinnati's ground was a low-scoring affair, and if you look at the trends, the team has seen under totals in eight consecutive home games. It's a solid option: Cincinnati will likely adopt a defensive strategy again, trying to stifle their opponent. Columbus, on the other hand, is far more effective on home turf but tends to struggle away from their fans. We'll bet on under 3.5 goals total. This choice appears to be the most reasonable among the options available. We wouldn't be surprised if Cincinnati clinches a narrow 1-0 victory.
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Betting Tips: Cincinnati - Columbus Crew
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