FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew Prediction and Betting Tips | 14th September 2024

The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another round of matches this weekend as Columbus Crew take on an impressive FC Cincinnati side in an important clash at the TQL Stadium on Saturday. Both teams have been impressive this season and will want to win this game.

FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew Preview

Columbus Crew are in third place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have stepped up to the plate over the past year. The Crew slumped to a damaging 4-0 defeat at the hands of Seattle Sounders in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.

FC Cincinnati, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table and have been excellent over the past year. The home side thrashed CF Montreal by a comprehensive 4-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.

FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Columbus Crew have a good recent record against FC Cincinnati and have won seven out of the last 15 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to FC Cincinnati's four victories.
FC Cincinnati are unbeaten in their last five matches at home against Columbus Crew in the regular season of MLS, but lost against the Crew at home in the Eastern Conference final last season.
Columbus Crew suffered a 4-0 defeat against Seattle Sounders in their previous game in MLS - their largest margin of defeat in all competitions since another 4-0 loss in 2018.
Luciano Acosta has scored five goals against Columbus Crew in MLS - the joint-highest number of goals by an FC Cincinnati player against a single opponent in the competition.

FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew Prediction

Columbus Crew have been excellent in recent months and will look to make the most of their impressive form. The Crew were disappointing against Seattle Sounders and will need to make amends in this fixture.

FC Cincinnati can pack a punch on their day but have blown hot and cold this season. Both teams are evenly matched on paper and could play out a draw in this match.

Prediction: FC Cincinnati 1-1 Columbus Crew

FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Draw

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No

Tip 3: FC Cincinnati to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Luciano Acosta to score - Yes