Columbus Crew vs Orlando City Prediction and Betting Tips | 22nd September 2024
Columbus Crew will play host to Orlando City at Lower.com Field in Major League Soccer action on Sunday. The sides are next to each other in the table but are separated by a gap of 10 points.
Columbus Crew vs Orlando Preview
Columbus Crew have six more matches to play while most of the other teams have between five and four. The hosts are fighting for the second spot in the Eastern Conference table, with Inter Miami already eight points clear at the top. Columbus Crew sit third on 53 points and are assured of qualification for round one of the playoffs.
The Crew finished third in the Eastern Conference last season and went on to clinch the MLS Cup after winning the playoffs. Defending their title with success appears to be their main objective. Earning a qualification for the playoffs is a huge step forward. Columbus Crew have won their last two clashes with Orlando City.
Orlando City placed fourth, just below the hosts. They hold 43 points on the board, tied on the same points as fifth-placed New York Red Bulls. Both teams are pushing to safeguard their tickets to round one of the playoffs. The visitors will head into the clash on the back of three straight wins and could be staring at a fourth win in a row.
The Lions finished second in the Eastern Conference last season and made it to the semi-finals of the playoffs. They are in search of their first MLS Cup. Orlando City boast three wins in their last five away matches and could take confidence from that record heading into this game. The visitors’ last victory at Lower.com Field dates back to April 2022.
Columbus Crew vs Orlando Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Columbus Crew have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches at home.
- Columbus Crew have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches against Orlando.
- Columbus Crew have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in the last five matches at home against Orlando.
- Orlando have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches on the road in all competitions.
- Columbus Crew have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches while Orlando have won thrice and lost twice. Form Guide: Columbus Crew – W-D-L-W-W, Orlando – W-W-W-L-L.
Columbus Crew vs Orlando Prediction
Cucho Hernández has been a top performer for Columbus Crew this season, racking up 14 goals. He remains the hosts’ main attacking threat.
Orlando boast 11 wins as opposed to eight for Columbus Crew in their 24 clashes so far. The visitors are expected to draw confidence from that record heading into this clash.
Columbus Crew are expected to win based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: Columbus Crew 2-1 Orlando
Columbus Crew vs Orlando Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Columbus Crew to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Columbus Crew to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Orlando to score - Yes