All true fans of MLS are eager for the start of the Columbus Crew vs Orlando City head-to-head as they want to find out if the Champions will be able to make a step in the right direction or if the Lions will chip points away from them at Lower.com Field. Check out our Columbus Crew vs Orlando City betting tips for more info.
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Columbus Crew vs Orlando City prediction: Goals galore at Lower.com Field
Key Stats
- We saw over 2.5 goals in six of the last 10 Columbus Crew vs Orlando City head-to-heads.
- Cucho Hernandez was the top goalscorer for his team during the 2023 Major League Soccer campaign.
- The Colombian scored 13 goals since the start of the current race.
Correct score prediction: Columbus Crew 3-2 Orlando City
We already got to see a 3-2 Columbus Crew win over the Lions on the 28th of October, 2021. Almost three years have passed since then, and we believe it’s about time we see another 3-2 Crew win. We trust our key Columbus Crew vs Orlando City prediction will succeed, as the home team is the current MLS champion.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Crew massive favorites at home
- HOME: -110 – 51.4%
- DRAW: +245 – 27.6%
- AWAY: +310 – 21.0%
*These Columbus Crew vs Orlando City odds are subject to change
We checked the odds to see if Cucho Hernandez to score anytime is worth it. With odds valued at +135, the Colombian goalscorer has a 42.55% chance of sliding it past the Lions’ shot-stopper this weekend.
Moreover, Columbus Crew are also considered by the bookmakers as the expected winners, with a 51.4% win probability behind them.
Last five H2Hs: No advantage to be shown
Check out these interesting Columbus Crew vs Orlando City statistics if you want to make a successful bet on this game.
USA MLS 26/05/24
Orlando City SC
Columbus Crew
USA MLS 25/11/23
Orlando City SC
Columbus Crew
USA MLS 17/09/23
Orlando City SC
Columbus Crew
USA MLS 14/05/23
Columbus Crew
Orlando City SC
USA MLS 09/10/22
Orlando City SC
Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew team news and form: Tremendous stuff by Crew
After winning the Leagues Cup, coach Nancy is completely focused on defending his MLS title. With a goal difference of 24, the Crew managed to match the Herons’ tally. It’s only a matter of time before the two teams collide in MLS again and we can’t wait for this game.
Predicted lineup: Schulte (GK), Zawadzki, Camacho, Moreira, Matan, Nagbe, Farsi, Arfsten, Rossi, Ramirez & Hernandez
USA MLS 02/10/24
L
Inter Miami CF
3
Columbus Crew
2
USA MLS 28/09/24
D
DC United
2
Columbus Crew
2
Campeones Cup 25/09/24
D
Club America
1
Columbus Crew
1
USA MLS 21/09/24
W
Orlando City SC
3
Columbus Crew
4
USA MLS 18/09/24
W
Toronto FC
0
Columbus Crew
2
Orlando City team news and form: Lions eye 5th place
There’s only a three-point gap between Orlando City and New York Red Bulls. If the visitors at Lower.com Field can prove our Columbus Crew vs Orlando City predictions wrong, perhaps they’ll have a chance of knocking down Sandro Schwarz’s boys from 5th place.
Predicted lineup: Gallese (GK), Borhallsson, Schlegel, Jansson, Santos, Araujo, Cartagena, Angulo, Ojeda, Torres & Enrique
USA MLS 02/10/24
W
Philadelphia Union
1
Orlando City SC
2
USA MLS 29/09/24
W
FC Dallas
1
Orlando City SC
3
USA MLS 21/09/24
L
Columbus Crew
4
Orlando City SC
3
USA MLS 19/09/24
W
Charlotte FC
0
Orlando City SC
2
USA MLS 14/09/24
W
New England Revolution
0
Orlando City SC
3
Player to watch: Cucho Hernandez
As stated earlier in our Columbus Crew vs Orlando City prediction, Hernandez is the key weapon for coach Nancy in the last two seasons. Since the start of the current campaign, Hernandez managed to score a total of 13 goals. He still has a shot at the Top Goalscorer Award, but he needs to be at his lethal best versus the Lions.
Second player to watch: Diego Rossi
With 10 goals and eight assists in 2024, Rossi is the other player who has a reserved spot on coach Nancy’s starting XI.
