FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew prediction, odds & betting tips – 13/07/2025

MLS Eastern Conference top dogs FC Cincinnati welcome fourth-placed Columbus Crew at TQL Stadium, as they battle it out for all three points on Sunday, 13 July.

Keep close tabs on MLS predictions after viewing our FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew predictions below.

FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew prediction: Draw the probable outcome

Key Stats

• Cincinnati are unbeaten in 13 of their last 14 home matches (L1).
• The Knifey Lions are on a four-match winning streak in the league.
• Columbus Crew are undefeated in four straight MLS games (W3, D1).
• The Crew are winless in five successive away league outings (D3, L2).

Correct score prediction: FC Cincinnati 1-1 Columbus Crew

Cincinnati sit atop the Eastern Conference standings with 42 points from 21 games – one ahead of Nashville SC and four above the visitors. Pat Noonan’s side have been a force to deal with at home, winning six and drawing two of their nine league games at TQL Stadium – boasting a 67% win rate.

Meanwhile, Columbus arrive here with the hope of overturning their dismal away form which has seen them claim just three points out of 15 in their previous five games. Despite their recent 1-1 draw against Seattle Sounders, they remain unbeaten in four successive league matches, and we foresee the visitors claiming a difficult point away at the league leaders.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies back Cincinnati

• HOME: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.7%
• DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.7%
• AWAY: 15/8 (2.87) – 34.8%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Without reservations, the Knifey Lions are clear favourites to claim all three points thanks to their superior form of late – winning all four of their recent games. They are backed by favourable odds of 21/20 (2.05), implying a 48.7% chance of winning on home turf.

The visitors need all three points if they seek to make their way into the top three. Columbus carry their own threat at 15/8 (2.87) odds, giving them a 34.8% probability of returning home with three points.

With such intriguing odds at play, be sure to check out all our predictions for today’s games on our football betting tips page.

Most recent H2Hs: Mixed results

Columbus have claimed victory twice while Cincinnati have won once in their previous five H2Hs, with the last two meetings ending in draws.

USA MLS 18/05/25

Columbus Crew

1

FC Cincinnati

1

USA MLS 15/09/24

FC Cincinnati

0

Columbus Crew

0

USA MLS 12/05/24

Columbus Crew

1

FC Cincinnati

2

USA MLS 02/12/23

FC Cincinnati

2

Columbus Crew

3

USA MLS 21/08/23

Columbus Crew

3

FC Cincinnati

0

Cincinnati preview: Momentum on their side

The hosts, led by Noonan, have three injury concerns on their hands: Alec Kann, Obinna Nwobodo and Nick Hagglund. Meanwhile, Sergio Santos and Yuya Kubo are also doubtful for this clash.

Predicted lineup: Celentano (GK), Engel, Miazga, Robinson, Orellano, Anunga, Bucha, Yedlin, Evander, Kamara & Denkey

USA MLS 10/05/25

W

Austin FC

1

FC Cincinnati

2

USA MLS 04/05/25

L

New York City FC

1

FC Cincinnati

0

USA MLS 26/04/25

W

Sporting Kansas City

1

FC Cincinnati

2

USA MLS 20/04/25

W

Chicago Fire

2

FC Cincinnati

3

USA MLS 12/04/25

W

DC United

0

FC Cincinnati

1

Columbus preview: Can they upset the hosts?

Wilfried Nancy is hoping goalkeeper Patrick Schulte will be fit in time, while Rudy Camacho and Malte Amundsen are sidelined due to injuries.

Predicted lineup: Schulte (GK), Zawadzki, Cheberko, Moreira, Arfsten, Chambost, Nagbe, Farsi, Gazdag, Rossi & Russell-Rowe

USA MLS 10/05/25

D

Philadelphia Union

2

Columbus Crew

2

USA MLS 03/05/25

W

Charlotte FC

2

Columbus Crew

4

USA MLS 26/04/25

W

San Jose Earthquakes

1

Columbus Crew

2

USA MLS 19/04/25

L

Inter Miami CF

1

Columbus Crew

0

USA MLS 13/04/25

W

St. Louis City SC

1

Columbus Crew

2

Player to watch: Evander

Evander arrives in confident form after finding the back of the net in each of his last three appearances, wherein he has racked a terrific five-goal tally and two assists. The Brazilian’s form should be a cause for concern for the visitors, who have conceded 27 goals in 21 games this campaign.