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Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 2.33 expected goals for Columbus Crew and 2.07 for FC Cincinnati, a combined total of 4.40. That distribution gives Columbus Crew the largest share of the 1X2 market at 45%, with the draw at 20%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 81% for over 2.5 goals and 79% for both teams to score, with 2–2 the single most likely scoreline at 7%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 45% favourite still loses or draws roughly 55% of the time.
Model pick
Columbus Crew to Win
45.1% probability
Expected goals
2.33 – 2.07
Model version
poisson-v2
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
65%
Double chance 12
81%
Double chance X2
55%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 2–27.1%
- 2–16.9%
- 1–26.1%
- 1–15.9%
- 3–25.5%
Why the model likes this
Most likely outcome
The model rates Columbus Crew to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 45%, against 45% / 20% / 35% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 2.33 goals for Columbus Crew and 2.07 for FC Cincinnati, a combined 4.40 — an open game on paper.
Goals markets
Over 2.5 goals lands at 81% and both teams to score at 79%, with 2–2 the single most likely scoreline at 7%.
Model confidence
Columbus Crew to Win is the headline pick at 45% with low confidence, built from team strength, home advantage and competition baselines while season data is still limited.
Recent form
Columbus Crew
FC Cincinnati
- 2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z · H vs Atlas · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-08-08T00:00:00.000Z · H vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-08-04T23:45:00.000Z · H vs CF Pachuca · 3-1 (W)
- 2026-08-01T23:30:00.000Z · H vs San Jose Earthquakes · 4-2 (W)
- 2026-07-25T23:15:00.000Z · A vs Columbus Crew · 1-2 (L)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction below is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Major League Soccer table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 34 |
| 2 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 34 |
| 3 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 33 |
| 4 | Houston Dynamo | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 32 |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 27 |
| 6 | FC Dallas | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 27 |
| 7 | St. Louis City | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
| 8 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 24 |
| 9 | Seattle Sounders | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | -2 | 24 |
| 10 | Minnesota United FC | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | -5 | 24 |
| 11 | Colorado Rapids | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 22 |
| 12 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | -5 | 22 |
| 13 | San Diego | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 21 |
| 14 | Austin | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -14 | 17 |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | -28 | 14 |
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 40 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 38 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 30 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 29 |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 26 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 26 |
| 7 | Charlotte | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 25 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | -10 | 25 |
| 9 | DC United | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | -3 | 23 |
| 10 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | -17 | 20 |
| 11 | Columbus Crew | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | -2 | 20 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | -8 | 17 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | -8 | 16 |
| 14 | CF Montreal | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | -11 | 16 |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | -14 | 12 |
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.