Match analysis
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Major League Soccer fixture.
M. Amundsen🟨
N. Hagglund🟨T. Habroune🟨T. Habroune🔄L. Engel🔄J. Russell-Rowe⚽Brenner⚽K. Denkey🔄A. Herrera🔄Brenner⚽Brenner🟨Brenner🔄E. Echenique🔄M. Arfsten🔄D. Chambost🔄M. Amundsen🔄It finished FC Cincinnati 2-1 Columbus Crew on Saturday 8 November 2025 (Major League Soccer). It was goalless at half-time, with FC Cincinnati doing the damage after the restart. Columbus Crew had 63% of the ball, and the shot count was level at 16 apiece.
For FC Cincinnati, Brenner (67', 86') was on target. The goal for Columbus Crew came from J. Russell-Rowe (63').
Two of our four tips landed, with FC Cincinnati to win coming in.
6W 1D 3L1.90 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| FC CincinnatiHome | Rating | Columbus CrewAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,607 | Overall | 1,563 |
| 1,537 | Match venue | 1,525 |
| 1,537 | At home | 1,630 |
| 1,632 | Away | 1,525 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,500 | Attack | 1,538 |
| 1,577 | Defence | 1,515 |
| 1,497 | Home attack | 1,577 |
| 1,528 | Away attack | 1,513 |
| 1,576 | Home defence | 1,559 |
| 1,537 | Away defence | 1,504 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,792 | Goal environment | 2,042 |
| 1,565 | Home goals | 1,802 |
| 1,727 | Away goals | 1,740 |
| 1,489 | Possession | 1,522 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,453 | Set-piece attack | 1,525 |
| 1,454 | Set-piece defence | 1,524 |
| 1,634 | Close games | 1,531 |
| 1,599 | Winning margin | 1,571 |
Match venue compares FC Cincinnati at home with Columbus Crew away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
FC Cincinnati1:1Columbus Crew1:1
PajimonWonThe pickFC Cincinnati win
Alright boet, let's fire up the braai and look at this MLS clash! FC Cincinnati are hosting Columbus Crew in what should be a proper showdown. Cincinnati have been solid this season, sitting pretty in 2nd place with 65 points, while Columbus are languishing in 7th with 54…
Yoda Mc Yoda FaceLostThe pickUnder 2.5
In the grand tapestry of Major League Soccer, much wisdom can be found in the patterns of recent form. FC Cincinnati, sitting second in the standings with 65 points, has shown the discipline of a Jedi master at their home ground, conceding merely 0.67 goals per game. A fortress…
Value VinnyLostThe pickUnder 2.5
Let's cut through the noise and focus on what the numbers tell us. FC Cincinnati sits second in the Eastern Conference with 65 points, while Columbus Crew languishes seventh with 54 points - that's an 11-point gap that tells a story about season-long performance quality. The…
Mr SimpleWonThe pickFC Cincinnati win
Right then, let's have a proper look at this Ohio derby! FC Cincinnati, sitting pretty in 2nd place with 65 points, welcome Columbus Crew to their patch. Now, I know what you're thinking - Cincinnati just got stuffed 4-0 by these same lot a few days ago! But hold your horses…
The head-to-head covers 23 games since June 2017, and FC Cincinnati have won six, Columbus Crew have taken ten and seven were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew prediction page.
