Columbus Crew vs Orlando City Prediction 12 April 2026
🔊 Columbus Crew and Orlando City are gearing up for a tense clash, with both teams eager to climb the standings. Columbus, despite an inconsistent run in their last five matches, have been showing solid performances at home. Orlando, on the other hand, are struggling with both scoring and defense, losing the majority of their games.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 04 October 2025 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative analysis of that encounter (Orlando City were the home side):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corners: 7 vs 7;
- fouls: 11 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 6.
📊 Statistical preview for the official matchups between Columbus Crew and Orlando City:
- 26 matches played;
- home wins - 9, away wins - 12, draws - 5;
- goals scored - 44 for Columbus, 46 for Orlando;
- average goals in the 1st half - 1.23, in the 2nd half - 2.23;
- average total goals per match - 3.46.
Head-to-head statistics Columbus Crew - Orlando City

Columbus Crew Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the MLS, with Atlanta United hosting Columbus Crew. The game concluded with a 1-3 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United):
- possession percentage: 42% vs 58%;
- corners: 8 vs 4;
- fouls: 9 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
Columbus Crew are currently sitting in 11th place on the table, and their recent form raises some concerns. In their last five matches, they've managed just one win, drawn twice, and suffered two losses. Columbus averages 1.33 goals per game, indicating some struggles in their attacking play. However, their defense isn't always reliable either, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match. Despite these challenges, Columbus show an ability to maintain control at home, which could prove crucial in their upcoming clash against Orlando City.
Match Results: Columbus Crew

Orlando City Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the MLS, with Los Angeles hosting Orlando City. The game concluded with a 6-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Orlando City vs Los Angeles):
- possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 8;
- fouls: 14 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 8.
Orlando City find themselves in a tough spot, sitting 14th in the standings. The team is enduring a rough patch, having suffered four defeats in their last five matches. Their attack fails to impress, with an average of less than one goal per match. While Orlando adopt an aggressive approach on the road, their lack of consistency and defensive frailties make it challenging to secure points even against mid-table teams.
Match Results: Orlando City
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 26;
- home team wins - 9, away team wins - 12, draws - 5.
Statistics: Columbus Crew vs Orlando City
- matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- wins: 1 vs 1;
- win percentage: 17% vs 17%;
- losses: 3 vs 5;
- draws: 2 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 1;
- losses: 5 vs 8;
- draws: 2 vs 1.
- Orlando City won with a +1.5 handicap in last 7 away games against Columbus Crew (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.69, the guests - 1.77;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.46;
- both teams scored: overall - 17; at the home team's field - 6.
Statistics: Columbus Crew vs Orlando City
- average total in the tournament: 2.83 vs 4.67;
- average total goals scored: 1.33 vs 0.83;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.67 vs 0.67;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.67 vs 0.17;
- Columbus Crew: average total at home in the tournament - 0;
- Orlando City: average total away in the tournament - 0;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.6 (home - 1.75) vs 1 (away - 0.6).
- Columbus Crew have scored under 2.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games (MLS).
Prediction on corners
Columbus Crew: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.67; at home field - 6.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6; at home field - 6.25.
Orlando City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.17, away - 4.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.4; away - 5.
- Over 9.5 corners in 8 of last 9 Columbus Crew games against Orlando City (MLS).
- Over 9.5 corners in 7 of last 8 Columbus Crew games (MLS).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 26;
- both teams scored all-time - 17 times;
- on the home team’s field - 6 times.
Statistics: Columbus Crew vs Orlando City
- number of matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 4 vs 3;
- number of BTTS matches for Columbus Crew at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Orlando City away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Columbus Crew at home - 1 (25%);
- BTTS matches for Orlando City away - 2 (40%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 0:1 (8/89, 9%);
- Columbus Crew at home most often finish matches: 0:0 , 0:1 (1/2, 50%);
- Orlando City away most often play: 5:0 (2/3, 66.7%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
2:0 - 11.81% (odds 8.5)
3:0 - 11.05% (odds 11)
1:0 - 8.41% (odds 10)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering current trends and statistics, this match promises to be intriguing. Columbus have been scoring under 2.5 goals in most of their recent games, and their inconsistent attacking form suggests the hosts might struggle to convert scoring opportunities. Meanwhile, Orlando often play aggressively on the road. Historically, the club maintains a positive record against Columbus with a spread of (+1.5). Given this, betting on Orlando City with a spread of (+1.5) seems like a well-founded prediction.